Norma Elaine Johnson

Norma Elaine Johnson, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully Thursday, February 13th, 2025. She was born May 24th, 1941 in Anoka, Minnesota to Emmett and Mildred ((Nelson) Bonde. Norma attended church her whole life starting at Glen Cary Lutheran Church, then Constance Evangelical free church where she met and ultimately married the love of her life, William (Bill) Johnson. Norma vowed "Wherever thou goest I will go" and 3 years after they were married they packed up their belongings and two small children and moved to Alaska. They lived a rich, full life there, first in Anchorage, then on the Kenai Peninsula, added two more children then settled in Port Alsworth. They thoroughly enjoyed the remote community and subsistence life they led. Bill loved to fly, hunt, fish and garden with Norma often by his side. Norma also enjoyed crocheting, reading and traveling. They enjoyed several trips Bill earned from various offices, and later Norma loved to travel to visit family and friends. Bill preceded her in death in 1989 and Norma became a strong, independent woman who faced many challenges on her own for the rest of her life. Norma moved back to Minnesota in 1993 to care for her mother until she passed away in 1998. She then returned to Alaska, living and working in Anchorage until her daughter convinced her to move to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2017. Norma made friends everywhere she lived and always found a church community she enjoyed. She was fondly called "Mom", or "Mom J" by many friends of her children. She is survived by her sister Ardith (Stub) Nelson, children Scott Johnson, Connie (James) Gallagher, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Amanda Bowen, son Bradley Johnson, his wife Cheryl and their daughter Brianna. In keeping with Norma's wishes cremation will take place. An inurnment at Lindenwood Cemetery will take place at a later time. Memorial 's may be sent to Children's Shelter of Cebu, PO Box 247, Cambridge, MN 55008, or via the website www.cebushelter.org