Bonnie Jean "BJ" Johnson

It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie Jean "BJ" Johnson announces her passing on July 28, 2015 in Fallbrook, Calif. at the age of 83. There are no words to adequately describe our loss, but there are many to describe the tapestry of her life and the quality of her character. Her life was spent in service to her family and the community.

She was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Long Beach, Calif. She graduated from Lemon Grove High School, Visalia, Calif. in 1947. She was married to Kenneth John Wion on April 18, 1948 in Oakland, Calif. They had two daughters. He passed away on Feb. 15, 1966.

Out of necessity, being recently widowed with two teenage daughters to raise, she managed a jewelry store in Montebello, Calif. for several years and she also worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon in Buena Park, Calif.

She married Edward F. Johnson on July 1, 1968. She was very proud that both of her husbands served in the Navy during WWII. She moved to Fallbrook in 1975. She reluctantly retired from Alpha Beta in 2002 after 34 years of service at the age of 70.

Our mom always blossomed with joy when her family was near. She loved Easter Egg hunts at her house, always ready for a family barbeque, loved Thanksgiving, and the traditional Christmas and her grandchildren loved fishing in her pond.

What brought joy to our mom's heart was making baskets for events that would help someone else; stuffing socks to take to the convalescent home at Christmas; making care packages for our soldiers overseas; and putting on baby showers for military wives.

She played a big part in the community and served as president of the VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary for six years. She also served as president for the Fallbrook Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary for eight years.

Survivors include her two daughters, Cheryl Manno and Linda Shirey; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

There will be a viewing on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 Vine St., Fallbrook from 4 to 8 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at Sonrise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. with reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary, 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Please sign the guest book online at www.berry-bellandhall.com.