[msb-alumni] Re: Junior Play Writer Fran Johnson Dies at 85
- From: "Bea Furman" <healing_song@xxxxxxx>
- To: <msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:24:42 -0500
Karen, you’re right. She mainly wrote the Christmas programs.
Bea.
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Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Junior Play Writer Fran Johnson Dies at 85
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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