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The Life of GLORIA JOAN JOHNSON

Gloria Joan Johnson, 81, passed away September 7, 2016. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4-6pm, Monday, September 12, 2016 at Iles Westover Chapel. Private burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery will be at a later date.

Gloria was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 3, 1935, the daughter of Clyde and Agda Cox. She graduated from Conrad High School, Conrad, Iowa Class of 1952. She married Eugene Johnson and they made their home in Marshalltown. They had three children, Steve, Jan and Doug. They were later divorced. In the early 60''s Gloria and the children moved to Des Moines. She had numerous occupations prior to beginning her own company, Gloria''s Cleaning.

Gloria loved spending time with her family and her dog, Jax. She enjoyed fishing, boating, waterskiing and shopping for her grandchildren.

Gloria is survived by her children, Steve (Sue) Johnson of Urbandale, Jan (Terry) Knudsen of Des Moines and Doug (Teri) Johnson of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, Matt (Katie) Johnson, Kristi (Josh) Shortell, Derek Knudsen and Shawn (Andrew) Johnson East; and six great grandchildren, Anthony, Caleb, Kora, Cayden, Kaya and Mylah; She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Kathy Viers and Marilyn Mattingly.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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