Laura
Laura Johnson
d. June 22, 2007
Laura Ingersoll Johnson
Marine on St. Croix, Minn
Big Sky, Montana
Died June 22, 2007. Born in St. Paul in 1941, Laura is a direct descendent of two St. Paul and Minnesota pioneering families: the Ingersolls and the McLarens. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archibald Ingersoll and Helen Goodell Ingersoll, and her twin brother Bruce. An avid athlete, Laura spent hours swimming in the St. Croix River, biking the countryside, paddling in the BWCA, hiking mountains in Montana, backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park and downhill skiing the steepest terrain at Big Sky Resort. Laura had a rare ability to see the beauty and grace in all of life. She was a trusted friend and steadfast confidant who would patiently listen to anyone who came to her. She inspired those around her to nurture their own authenticity. Laura is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, James Wm.; son Todd and Alice Johnson of St. Paul; daughter Maclaren and Jamie Latta of Bozeman, Mont.; and four grandchildren: Tessa, Maren, Yates and Seamus. She is also survived by sister Brenda Ingersoll of Deerfield, Wisc., and the family?s foreign exchange student Yvonne Fosser of Norway. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, attended Macalester College and graduated from the College of St. Catherine. Laura was an art teacher at Stillwater Junior High for 12 years, and continued her passion for art and architecture throughout her life. She spent seven years as the president of the Marine Restoration Society and served as a board member for YMCA Camp Widjiwagan and Minnesota Museum of Art, among others. Laura was co-chair of Marine?s sesquicentennial celebration and was a docent at the Walker Art Center. Laura restored, redesigned and plumbed an 1889 row house for her family?s residence in 1977. It was one of her many unique and challenging accomplishments. In 1994, Laura and Jim began splitting their time between Marine and Big Sky, widening their wonderful and supportive circle of friends. Visitation Thursday, June 28, 4-8 PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. (NW corner of Hwy. 36 & Co. 5), Still, MN 55082. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 29, at 11 AM, at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Kent St., St. Paul, 55102. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Marine Restoration Society or Greater Yellowstone Coalition.
Bradshaw
2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater
651-439-5511
Marine on St. Croix, Minn
Big Sky, Montana
Died June 22, 2007. Born in St. Paul in 1941, Laura is a direct descendent of two St. Paul and Minnesota pioneering families: the Ingersolls and the McLarens. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archibald Ingersoll and Helen Goodell Ingersoll, and her twin brother Bruce. An avid athlete, Laura spent hours swimming in the St. Croix River, biking the countryside, paddling in the BWCA, hiking mountains in Montana, backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park and downhill skiing the steepest terrain at Big Sky Resort. Laura had a rare ability to see the beauty and grace in all of life. She was a trusted friend and steadfast confidant who would patiently listen to anyone who came to her. She inspired those around her to nurture their own authenticity. Laura is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, James Wm.; son Todd and Alice Johnson of St. Paul; daughter Maclaren and Jamie Latta of Bozeman, Mont.; and four grandchildren: Tessa, Maren, Yates and Seamus. She is also survived by sister Brenda Ingersoll of Deerfield, Wisc., and the family?s foreign exchange student Yvonne Fosser of Norway. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, attended Macalester College and graduated from the College of St. Catherine. Laura was an art teacher at Stillwater Junior High for 12 years, and continued her passion for art and architecture throughout her life. She spent seven years as the president of the Marine Restoration Society and served as a board member for YMCA Camp Widjiwagan and Minnesota Museum of Art, among others. Laura was co-chair of Marine?s sesquicentennial celebration and was a docent at the Walker Art Center. Laura restored, redesigned and plumbed an 1889 row house for her family?s residence in 1977. It was one of her many unique and challenging accomplishments. In 1994, Laura and Jim began splitting their time between Marine and Big Sky, widening their wonderful and supportive circle of friends. Visitation Thursday, June 28, 4-8 PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. (NW corner of Hwy. 36 & Co. 5), Still, MN 55082. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 29, at 11 AM, at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Kent St., St. Paul, 55102. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Marine Restoration Society or Greater Yellowstone Coalition.
Bradshaw
2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater
651-439-5511
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