Beata Johnson Obituary (1921

Beata (Bea) Olivia Johnson, 98, of Yakima, Washington passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan Care Center under the care of Heartlink Hospice. She was born to Anna (Garies) and Bernard Ehlert on June 4, 1921 in Foxhome, MN. Beata graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1939 and then Cosmetology School. She worked in that profession for several years. Bea met the love of her life, Ralph Johnson, when she lost a bet with friends and had to ask him to dance. Throughout their marriage, Bea and Ralph owned several businesses throughout Minnesota until relocating to Yakima in 1967 to be closer to Ralphs parents. They were married for 46 years. She was the life of social events. She enjoyed dancing, cooking and crafting, but mostly she enjoyed being with her family. Bea was a devoted Catholic, a loyal patriot and was always eager to help out wherever and whenever she was needed. Bea is lovingly remembered by her children, Jackie (Lanny) Ward, Jay Johnson, Jenifer (Jerry) Hester, Jeff (Cheryl) Johnson and Julie (Ed) Updike, nine grandkids and 13 great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Johnson, her parents, Anna and Ben, her siblings Loretta Andrews, Robert Ehlert, Norbert Ehlert and Loren Ehlert. A viewing for the family will be held Friday, November 15, 2019 from 4:00 6:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (500 W. Prospect Pl., Moxee, WA) and a Graveside service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park (3001 Terrace Heights Dr., Yakima, WA. There will be a Celebration of Beas life from 1:00 4:00 PM at the home of Jeff and Cheryl Johnson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Beas name to VFW Wm. Wharton Post 379 C/O Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936. Graveside Service Terrace Heights Memorial Park Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:00 AM 3001 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, WA 98901 A Celebration of Life will follow the Graveside Service from 1:00-4:00pm at the Home of Jeff and Cheryl Johnson