Barbara Johnson

Barbara Joan Johnson passed unexpectedly Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the age of 82. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ella E., and John W. Engel. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Walter H. Johnson; her children, Crystal L. Johnson and Sean M. (Lisa Sampsell) Johnson; granddaughter, Meagan E. (Robbie G.) Saunders; her sister, Patricia McCaffrey; several nephews; and many dear friends. Barbara was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 5, 1939. She graduated Nazareth Academy and continued to Kalamazoo College, where she studied English and was a part of the Drama Club. She acted in multiple plays during this time, but her fondest memory was being a part of the Tennessee Williams play, "The Glass Menagerie." Barbara met the love of her life, Walter, shortly after her sophomore year at Kalamazoo College. They were joined in marriage October 10, 1958. Barbara had many talents and hobbies, including beachcombing along Lake Michigan, bead working, reading, nature, and always looking for new adventures. Barbara enjoyed life and always said, "I never learned to walk. I went from crawling to running." She was selfless and strong, nurturing, and never turned a deaf ear to anyone. The family would like to express love and gratitude to all who knew Barbara. GYONYORU NO (Beautiful Woman in Hungarian) Please visit Barbara's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com