Donna S. Johnson

Donna Sue Johnson of Delaware, Ohio passed away March 5, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She found eternal peace at the age of 66. Donna was born on October 6, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Hiram (Pat) and Mary (Christy) Cassidy. A native of Marietta, Ohio, Donna graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1964 and from Valley Beauty School in 1965. She was employed at Stepps Beauty Salon after beauty school from 1966 to 1970. She was united in marriage to David Johnson on January 25, 1969 in Marietta. When David left Navel Air after four years of service in 1970, they moved to Columbus and she was employed by Food Machine Corporation (FMC) as a Purchasing Agent from 1970 to 1972. Donna then devoted her life to raising her two boys Patrick and David Jr. and supporting her husband David. She became an Assistant Cub Scout Leader for Den 1 of Pack 185 and PTA member of both Dublin Middle and High Schools. Donna was a member of the St. Brigid of Kildare-Dublin. Donnie (David’s pet name for her) and David where married 44 wonderful years. She was known to say “I almost have him trained”! Donna was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was also mom and confidant to countless friends of her own children and provided a safe haven for whatever needs they had. She always had a smile, snack or food, a place to stay, and most importantly an ear for listening and a hug for love. You never knew who would be on the couch or on one of her son’s floors when coming home in the evening, but everyone was welcomed with open arms. She spent many long hours nurturing and fostering her Mother during her time in an assisted living facility. After her mother’s passing, she continued as a volunteer – helping family members better understand the special needs of their parent or loved one. She often spent time with the unfortunate ones who did not have local family or visitors. Donna was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed gardening, shopping with coupons and thrifting, vacationing at her sister’s place in La Quinta California, and traveling throughout Europe. She also had a soft spot for rescuing animals. There wasn’t an animal she didn’t love and that didn’t love her back. David was devoted to his career and Donna supported him by being both mother and father to their young children when he travelled the US and especially internationally. She was often a delightful hostess to both US and International Clients of the Nuclear Engineering Team of Solidstate Controls. She helped host business dinners, special events, often entertaining spouses and companions. Donna is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Johnson of Delaware; Sons, Patrick Johnson and David Johnson and his significant other, Kristen Haumschild; Sister, Linda (Jim) Rooney of Littleton, Colorado. Donna is preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on March 15, 2013 at the LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 7080 Olentangy River Road (315) Delaware, Ohio 43015 with Pastor Becky Hart and Reverend Nancy Odell officiating. The Service will start at 1PM and lunch will be served afterwards. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Peace for Paws Ohio, PO Box 1343, Dublin, OH 43017 (peaceforpawsohio.org) or American Diabetes Association 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Cards can be sent to 8459 Concord Rd, Delaware, OH 43015. RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL 450 W. Olentangy Street Powell, Ohio 43065 is honored to assist the Johnson family. To send an online condolence please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com