Sharon A. Johnson

Sharon Anne Johnson (Lord), age 85, was born on November 5, 1938 to Kenneth Terry Lord and Hazel Evelyn Bergstrom Lord in Crosby, MN. She was ushered into Heaven on December 10, 2023 by her Lord and Savior Jesus. There she was united with her loving husband, Ronald; infant son, Terrence Gene; parents and sister, Kay Gasal and brother, Vincent Terry. Her Sunny, kind and loving disposition earned her the nickname Sunny, Grandma Sunny to a few blessed people!

Sharon graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1956. She then moved to Minneapolis and worked for the Minneapolis Water Department for 6 years. She then began her career of bookkeeper for her husband’s companies, which she loyally did for 40 years.

Sharon is survived by her three children, Deborah (Michael), Elizabeth, Rebekah (Mike), her 13 grandchildren, Benjamin (Courtney), Jennifer (Philip), Matthew (Tianna), Johnathan (Courtney Lark), Joshua (Amanda), Danielle (Tyler), Grant, Bethany, Rachel, Zechariah, Michael Jr., Ryan (Holly) and Reid. 13 Great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews.

Sharon’s quirky sense of humor, lighthearted spirit, love of animals, children, and music, endeared her to many. She had a fascination for antiquity, and was an archaeology buff, avid reader, enjoyed baking, gardening, murder mysteries, crime, shows, knitting, sewing, and had a big love for British humor.
ALL kids were welcome at her home and pool for swimming & chocolate malts.
She loved the holidays and her Halloween parties were memorable.

After attending her Bible Study Fellowship class approximately 20 years ago, she called her daughter joyfully, exclaiming, “I gave my heart to Jesus today!”
She would choose a DQ blizzard over anything offered, but enjoyed preparing and decorating for holiday feasts as well.

Sharon is Loved, remembered and admired for her carefree spirit and love and devotion to her husband of 60 years, the family they created and all the critters they cared for along the way.