Mabel Johnston

Mabel Johnston

December 20, 1917 - March 04, 2006

Obituary

Mabel Johnston, 87, Fargo, ND died Saturday afternoon March 4, 2006 at her daughter's home in Fargo, ND.

Mabel Fode was born December 20, 1917 at the family farm near Jud, ND, the daughter of George Fode and Elizabeth (Koenig) Fode. She attended the local school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood in the vicinity.

She and Joseph L. Johnston were married October 31, 1946 at Jamestown, ND. They made their home on a farm near Windsor, ND until 1949 when they bought a farm NW of Woodworth, ND. In 1966 they moved to Carrington where she worked at the Carrington Hospital as a nurse aid until 1980 when she retired. They enjoyed traveling and wintering in California. In 1993 they moved to Jamestown. Following the death of her husband March 12, 1995, she continued to reside in Jamestown until moving to Fargo in 1996 where she live with her daughter Shirley.

She was a member of the Federated Church in Carrington, ND.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shirley (Laurel "Slim") Herrmann, Fargo, ND, Ruth (fiance - Craig Gaier ) Johnston, Jamestown, ND, 6 grandchildren, Joseph Johnston, Tammy (Dyke) Landberg, Teresa Pahl, Tanya Pahl, Melissa Herrmann and Michele Herrmann, 6 great grandchildren, David, Victoria, Tabitha Landberg, Brady, Anthony and Sage Pahl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers and 7 sisters.

The graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday March 6, 2006 at the Highland Home Cemetery at Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran, officiating.

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I am so sorry, but I missed Mabel's obit in last Monday's Forum. I had an early Dr. appointment, so I must have read the paper too fast. I remember the years when we visited with your mom & dad before either of us had children. My fondest memory is of the wedding gift they gave us. It was a cute baby piggy. We named her "Petinia" & we tamed her. When she grew up she delivered 15 babies. They were born just before George was born. Fritz was in Jamestown that day but I checked on her & watched them all come into the world. She was comforted by my voice. They were so cute & fun to watch.That was a wonderful Wedding gift!! Petunia knew her name & one time when Sara's brother was visiting, he was near the fence between the 2 farms where Putunia & the babies were near & heard Fritz call "Putunia" - she raised her head - gave a grunt - looked at the farm (there was a creek between farms, but must have been low tide,) because she quickly came home with all the babies trailing along behind. Yes, your folks were good people. Your mom was the last of the family & I am the only Fode in-law left. You gave her good care. And now you can get to the next chapter of your lives. God bless you & comfort you as you adjust to life without MOM. Love, Marie

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