Ruth Johnson, 88, Mar. 6, 1923 - Apr. 26, 2011

Ruth Johnson of Wheaton died Tuesday, Apr. 26. She was 88.

She was born March 6, 1923 at Ponte Nove, Lenocoes, Bahia, Brazil to Frederick Johnson and Margaret Johnson. 

She graduated from Wheaton College in 1946 as a zoology major and then taught for 2 years in the sciences at the college. She worked for different ministries in Wheaton, including the Sudan Interior Mission, Christian Life Mission, and Chapel of the Air where she spent most of her working years. She faithfully attended Wheaton Bible Church for over 60 years and served as a Sunday School teacher.

She is survived by a brother-in-law Robert White; one nephew, Mark White; two nieces, Manya Gyuro and Martha Laks, their spouses and children. 

A memorial service for Ruth Johnson was held on Friday, Apr. 29 at Wheaton Bible Church, 27W500 North Ave. in West Chicago.