Arlene Sheron JOHNSON

1937 - 2012  (75 years)

• Name	Arlene Sheron JOHNSON
  Birth	4 Jun 1937	Goodhue County, Minnesota
  Gender	Female
  Minnesota Death Certificate	2012-MN-026192
  Death	3 Sep 2012	Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota
  Burial	Cremated
  Notes	She must have married Wendell Melroy Edwin Quale in the 1950s but there is no record of it on-line. Arlene married Robert Dale Thorne in Clark County, Nevada, in April of 1984. Thorne, Arlene S. (Johnson) Age 75, of Edina. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend found peace, surrounded by her family, on September 3rd, 2012 after a short, and hard-fought, battle with brain cancer. Born in Cannon Falls, MN on June 4th, 1937. Preceded in death by father, Arnold; mother, Sally. Arlene is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Terri (Jay) Cope; grandchildren, Hannah and Ben Cope of Shorewood; son, Jeff (Angie) Quale and grandsons, Dylan and Justin Quale of Minnetonka; sister, Marilyn (Bruce) Kabot of Green Valley, AZ; brother, Jerome (Jan) Johnson of Cannon Falls. Arlene is also survived by nieces, nephews and many beloved cousins around southern Minnesota along with Bob's children, Sarah (Brant) Johnson and Erik (Amy) Thorne. A 1955 graduate of Cannon Falls HS, Arlene worked for many years as an Executive Assistant, most recently at FiServ. After retiring, Arlene found a new passion, making jewelry. As word got out, Arlene's hobby grew into a small business and she started selling her jewelry at Boutiques, Art Shows and several retail stores. She loved creating and using the most beautiful, natural and semi-precious stones and beads to make unique and artistic creations. Arlene's favorite activity was attending her grandchildren's, activities - sporting events, concerts, and their birthday lunches. Arlene enjoyed spending time with the "YaYa's" and the wonderful women and work of the West Suburban Women's Club. Arlene was also known for her extraordinary baking skills. Arlene enjoyed many memorable trips both in the U.S. and Europe. Special thanks to the Methodist Hospital Hospice and LifeSpark Hospice teams. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2:00 pm at Lakewood Memorial Chapel with a reception following at Lakewood Garden Center. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
  Person ID	I8602	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	13 May 2021

  
  

  Father	Arnold William JOHNSON   d. Unknown
  Mother	Selma Bergitte (Sally) SOINE,   b. 28 Feb 1909, Goodhue County, Minnesota d. 24 Jul 1997, Goodhue County, Minnesota (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	1 Dec 1934	Goodhue County, Minnesota
  Family ID	F5868	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Wendell QUALE,   b. 7 Apr 1937, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota d. 11 Sep 2013, Ramsey County, Minnesota (Age 76 years)
  Divorce	14 Feb 1984	Hennepin County, Minnesota
  Children	1. Jeff Kamon QUALE,   b. 17 Feb 1961, Hennepin County, Minnesota d. 17 May 2013, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Age 52 years)
  Family ID	F6472	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2018

  
  

  Family 2	Robert Dale THORNE
  Marriage	27 Apr 1984	Clark County, Nevada
  Family ID	F22435	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 May 2021