Catherine M. Johnson left this earthly life for her Heavenly home on January 30, 2019. She was born on Staten Island, New York on May 19, 1932. Catherine spent her early years working as a legal secretary for various firms throughout Manhattan before moving to Phoenix with her husband, Robert, whom she was preceded in death by in 1970. She was then employed for 28 years as a legal assistant to Richard Mallery at Snell & Wilmer before her retirement in 1997. Catherine is survived by her niece, Claudia Burns, (Joe Taylor) as well as many, many dear and wonderful friends throughout the Phoenix area. A graveside service is scheduled at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Avenue in Phoenix. A memorial service will be held to honor Catherine at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Christ Church Lutheran.
Helen Hubbard
Dear Claudia, I’m so sorry to hear about your Aunt Catherine. She actually was my aunt as well. She had been married to my Uncle Robbie. We had lost touch many years ago. I used to get Christmas cards from her, it was always so nice to hear how she was doing, playing tennis, volunteering at the church. She was a kind woman. Sending you warm wishes, Helen (Johnson) Hubbard
Joyce Johnson Keehan
I just heard of Aunt Catherine’s passing, after getting her Christmas card returned and feel very sad. I spoke with her just weeks before. She was our only aunt, married to our Uncle Robbie.. all others were great aunts.
Aunt Catherine always talked about her activities, playing tennis, singing in the choir and working so hard at the law firm prior to retirement. She loved her trips with Lottie and visiting you, Claudia.
Sending condolences Claudia as I’m sure it must have been so difficult for you.
Kind regards,
Joyce Johnson Keehan