Barbara Ann Johnson

Barbara "Barb" Ann Johnson, age 68 of south Toledo, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday January 18, 2010. Barbara was born in Chicago IL, on June 10, 1941 to Henry and Florence Brynelsen. Barbara was a Health Aid Care Giver at the Toledo Mental Health Center for over 16 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Wes Brynelsen. She is lovingly survived by her husband Bill Johnson, sons Mike Moore, Chris (Megan) Moore and Jeff (Jenny) Moore. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Barb and Bill married on August 3, 1983 in Toledo, Ohio. They cherished the 26 years they shared together. One of their favorite things to do was to go with family to the cottages: eenie, meenie, minie, and moe. Many weekends were spent there sitting around the campfire enojying family. Barb and Bill would like to tease and have fun with each other often. Barb's favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys. So when the game would come on, she would root for them and Bill would root for whoever they were playing against. Also when the weather permitted, and sometimes even when it didn't, you would find them outside in their yard grilling. Barb was the mother of three sons who pushed their personal boundaries of safety on a daily basis. She described them as a "handful," but loved them unconditionally just as any mother would. Her oldest son, Mike, kept in touch with his mother throughout the years despite his frequent traveling. Mike would send his mother cards for her birthday and would call her as often as he could. Her middle son, Chris, is married to Megan and lives and works in Waterville as a steelcaster. Chris and Megan, along with the family, recently surprised her with a fireplace that she cherished. One of Barb's requests was that her remains be placed on top of this mantle. Chris and his mother also had a running joke regarding a tree that he had planted for her. He joked that it was just a stick and Barb teased him because this "stick" is now a beautiful tree. Her youngest son, Jeff, is married to Jenny and also lives in Waterville. Jeff recently had a career change that required him to study and obtain his CDL. On graduation day Barb and Bill were at the ceremony with the proudest smiles on their faces. Last month Barb asked him to make her fried chicken and even though he was nervous to be cooking for the mother that had always prepared delicious meals for him, he did and she loved it. Barb had 13 grandchildren that she adored. The grandchildren include Mike's children: Shannon, Tony, Amber, and Jessica; Chris's children: Stacey, Heather, Ashley, and Nicole; Jeff's children: Tiffani, Jeff, Nathan, Andy, and Ashley. Barb enjoyed having as many of these grandchildren over for the holidays. That way, she could cook a lot of delicious food for them, which was one of her favorite things to do. Barb also had 15 great grandchildren. Shannon's children: Matthew, Hayleigh, and Payton; Tony's children: Christian, Cera, Ethan, and Clara Belle; Tiffani's children Ali and another one due in September; Amber's children: Lupe, Ceci, and Juan; Jessica's children Xhavier and another due in May; and Nathan's child Landon. In everything she did she was accompanied by her two lovingly spoiled dogs (babies) Shana and Misty. They were known to the family as ShayShay and Missy/Misfit. They will miss her dearly...including the leftovers they would receive. Barb really enjoyed spending time outside in her yard and garden. She would always have visitors come out and look at her "pretties" that were growing. In the winter, when she couldn't garden, she would start her outside Christmas decorating as early as she could. She joked that she had a running competition with her neighbors, Tim and Linda. Barb was the rock of our family, always there for any of us, for anything. Although she is gone, she will never be forgotten. She is forever in our hearts, dreams, and thoughts. Memorial services will be held at the Coyle Funeral Home; 1770 S Reynolds Rd on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to either Hospice of Northwest Ohio or any cancer research of choice.

Barbara Ann Johnson

June 10, 1941 - January 18, 2010