CATHERINE JOHNSON
Catherine Johnson of Balboa died peacefully in her
home on July 3, 2008 at the age of 100 years and 9
months. Kay, as she was known by her many friends,
was born in Pasadena, CA. On October 6, 1907. She
attended Grant Elementary School there and Pasadena
High School. She graduated from the Huntington
Hospital School of Nursing in 1929. She was preceeded
in death by her husband, John Johnson and her two
sons, John Jr. and Richard. She is survived by one niece,
Beverly Blackwood, 11 great nieces and nephews, 15
great, great nieces and nephews and 2 great, great, great
nieces and nephews.
Kay was a loving lady and a great friend to all. She
spent many hours volunteering at the Hoag Memorial
Hospital in Newport, the Newport Assistance League
and the American Red Cross. She had many friends
and they were all very special to her. She will be dearly
missed by her loving family and many friends.
Her funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to he Hoag Memorial
Hospital or the Newport Assistance League.
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