Obituaries: N. Marie (Cooper) Johnson, 2001, Harrison, Clare County, 
Michigan

Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Alice A. Eaton  
aaeaton@voyager.net

Obituary from the Clare County Cleaver, Harrison, MI, February l, 200l

N. Marie (Cooper) Johnson was born December 9, 1919 in Norwich, Canada, as 
the daughter of George and Nellie (Barham) Cooper. She was one of four 
children, with two brothers surviving; Winfred (wife Joan) Cooper and 
Norman (wife Marge) Cooper. On April 13, 1940, she was wed to Ralph 
Johnson. Together they raised three children, son: Ralph "Doug" Johnson of 
Brooklyn, MI and daughters: Dianne (husband Norman) Mercier of Harland and 
Mary Marcucci of White Lake.

While living in Livonia, Marie worked as a dairy manager at Farmer Jack and 
was member of the Yacht Club in Keego Harbor. She moved to Harrison in 1973 
where she became a member of the 20 Lakes Antique Engine and Tractor Club 
and St. Athanasius Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, sailing, reading 
and bird watching.

Mrs. Johnson died on Friday, January 26, 200l at the age of 81. She leaves 
her husband of 60 years, children, two brothers, nine grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents and one 
brother. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 28 at 2-4 and 6-8pm,with a 
rosary service at 7:30 pm at Stocking Funeral Home, with a funeral service 
to celebrate her life on Monday, January 29, at ll:00 am at St. Athanasius 
Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Renal 
Network. Arrangements were entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, 
MI.


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