[msb-alumni] Re: Junior Play Writer Fran Johnson Dies at 85
- From: Karen Carter <kcmm54@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2015 09:57:22 -0500
I thought she wrote all the all the Christmas plays.
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> On Jan 7, 2015, at 13:41, Steve <pipeguy920@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> If memory serves, she was involved in some of our junior plays. I know whe
> worked with Yvonne Whitmore on a production in 2009 that I think Be and Marie
> may have seen.
>
> My sympathies to Joan Brunger, Shirley and Mike Ellis.
>
> Steve
> Class of '72
>
> Frances Johnson Frances Johnson Lansing Age 85, was called home by her Lord
> on December 18, 2014. Fran was born in Chicago, raised in Whitehall, Michigan
> and lived in the East Lansing and Lansing area since 1947. She graduated from
> Michigan State in 1951 with a degree in journalism and was employed by the
> John Henry Company for 40 years. She held a variety of creative positions,
> ending her career as the senior marketing coordinator for the firm's idea
> works division. Fran retired in 1991, leaving behind a job she loved and a
> host of friends. Fran is survived by cousins, Margaret (Ed) Meehan of Wall,
> N.J., and Nancy Doyle of South Bend, IN. As well as special friends, Joan
> Brunger and her daughter and family; Shirley (Mike) Ellis, grandson, Doug
> (April) great grandchildren, Nitsa and Jordan; Ann Smith and family of
> Veazie, ME; Claire (Rob) Milne, Russ Fitzgerald and Sam; Peggy Wagner and
> family; Jim and Lela Doll. Fran was blessed with "special families" the Eric
> Wright's and the Derrick Turner's. Fran was a longtime member of University
> Lutheran Church, 1030 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823. A memorial
> services will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. Contributions
> may be made to the Fran Johnson Scholarship, sponsored by the American Floral
> Endowment, 1601 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. To leave online condolences
> visit www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com . Published in Lansing State Journal on Jan.
> 4, 2015
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