8/5/1931 – 12/2/2018
Beverly was born August 5, 1931 to Nelle and Emil Richmann in Casey Iowa. She moved to Irvington Nebraska when she was 3. She graduated from High School from Irvington in 1948. She worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 3 years. She married Kenneth Johnson April 23, 1952. She went with him to the West Coast while he finished his Navy Enlistment. They returned to Omaha and made their home there. They had 2 children, Linda, born February 18, 1953 and Rick, born February 18,1957. Beverly liked to joke that she had twins 4 years apart. She loved the great outdoors, and liked to hike, fish, golf and garden. She and Ken hiked down the Grand Canyon and back when they were 47. They loved to travel, and have been in all 50 states and all the bordering provinces of Canada, plus 4 cruises. They wintered in Pharr, Texas for many years.
Beverly liked to do hand work, Sudoku puzzles, and to cook for her family. Also, to have the family over. She was active at Northwest Hills Church, VFW Auxiliary Post 250, Open Door Mission Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her Parents: Laurence and Nelle Petersen; 2 Brothers: Larry Petersen & Lee Richmann; and Great Grandson: Tyler Johnson.
She is survived by her Husband of 66 years: Ken Johnson; Son: Rick (Tamra) Willett-Johnson; Daughter: Linda (Jeff) Crytzer; Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren; and Sister: Evelyn Westergaard.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2018, with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service, at Northwest Hills United Church of Christ 9334 Fort Street Omaha, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Northwest Hills United Church of Christ or VFW Post #2503.
