Obituary for Gayle B. Johnson

Johnson, Gayle B. (Foss/Kise)

Age 89, passed away peacefully in my Osseo home on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Gayle was born on April 19, 1932 in rural Clarkfield, Minnesota, to Selmer and Florence Foss. Gayle was proud to be a full-blooded Norwegian.

In her early years, she spent much of her time on the family farm. This is where she learned to be a wonderful cook and quilter, hobbies she continued throughout her life. Family moved to Crystal in 1965 and she spent several years being office manger with last being at Brookdale Ford. She was very loyal to Ford Company and purchased 20 vehicles for family and friends over time. She married Harold Johnson in 1977 and became a stay at home mom. In later years, they spent many summers at their lake home on Norway Lake near New London MN. They spent many years traveling visiting all the US states, much of Canada, plus Norway, Germany and British Isles.

Gayle will be remembered for her big heart, quilting, baking and shopping skills. She loved to bake banana bars and deliver the treats for all to enjoy at Realife. Gayle also was a frequent customer at Dayton’s and Kohls. She knew how to find a good sale and kept her family well dressed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harold; Children, David (Sarah) Kise, LaVonne (Keith) Vanderpoel, Lori Roehl; daughter-in-law, Nancy Kise; Grandchildren, John (Kayla) Kise, Carrie (Jamshid) Fehresti-Kise, Sondra Roehl, Noah Kise and Ben Kise; Great Grandchildren, Cayden, Ava and Emma; Niece, Wendy (Joe) Graves; Nephews, Cole (Molly) Foss and Joe Foss. Preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Florence Foss; Brother, Larry Foss; son, Darryl Kise; Grandson; Mathew Kise.

Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Gayle are invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday, June 18 at 11 AM at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Highway, Maple Grove MN. Visitation at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2^nd St. NE, Osseo on Thursday, June 17 from 4 to 7 PM & one-hour prior to services at church. The Church service will be live streamed on www.adventlutheran.com for viewing as well. Due to current restrictions, seating is limited, and masks are required. Light lunch will be in Church fellowship hall after service. Private interment will follow at Brooklyn Crystal Cemetery.

In honor of Gayle’s favorite color yellow, we ask that you wear something bright and happy. We are very thankful for the loving care she received from North Memorial Hospice. If desired a memorial contribution is preferred. Please make memorial contributions to City of Osseo Flowers, 415 Central Ave. Osseo MN, Advent Lutheran Church, or North Memorial Health Foundation, 3300 Oakdale Drive Suite 425 Robbinsdale MN 55422.