[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 15:08:34 -0500
Oh ok thanks Marie. I did hear about Thunderhoof and the Prince.
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> On Jan 8, 2015, at 14:51, Marie Reh <cmreh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Fran Johnson didn't write all of the Christmas programs for MSB, although in
> the 70's and maybe early 80's she wrote several of them. I Saw the Last play
> that she Wrote, with Yvonne Whitmore composing the music. It was called
> Thunderhoof and the Prince. It was performed at the River Walk Theater.
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> Marie 72
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> [mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Carter
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> To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Junior Play Writer Fran Johnson Dies at 85
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> 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:
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> 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.
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> My sympathies to Joan Brunger, Shirley and Mike Ellis.
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> Steve
> Class of '72
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> 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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