Linda Johnson

A celebration of life for Linda Kaye Johnson will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 22 at First Presbyterian Church in Gillette, Wyoming. The Lord called Linda Kaye Johnson home Friday, December 24, 2021; Linda was 73. She passed away at her daughter's home in Billings, Montana surrounded by her family. Linda was born February 6, 1948, in Wheatland, Wyoming to Wesley Sr. and Randena J. Wagner (Baker). One of nine children, the family moved around Wyoming, finally settling in Wheatland for good in the mid-1960's. Linda graduated from Wheatland High School in 1966. She worked as a nurse aid during and after high school at the Wheatland Hospital. On August 20, 1967, she married the love of her life, Stanley Arvid Johnson upon his return from Vietnam. They moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in January 1968 where she worked at Hewlett Packard. In 1971 they returned to Wheatland where she became a homemaker. The family moved to Sydney, Nebraska and Sinclair, Wyoming before settling in Gillette, Wyoming in 1982. Linda was an active member in the community becoming a Girl Scout and 4-H leader for both daughters, volunteering for various boards, and becoming involved in many social groups. She also spent a good deal of time as the chauffeur for her daughters. In her spare time, she enjoyed cross-stitching, crafting, reading, cooking, and baking. Everyone looked forward to her culinary creations. She valued time with her family above all else. She is survived by her daughters Christie A. Johnson of Casper, WY, and JoLana K. Zimmerman (Jason L.) of Billings, MT; granddaughters Steffany K. and Jasmyn K. siblings, David (Jean) Wagner, Dewight (Debbie) Wagner, sister-in-law Gayle Wagner, all of Gillette, Lavonna (Steve) Melius of Cheyenne, WY; Debra Havard, Phyllis (Perry) Haggeman, Duane Wagner all of Wheatland, WY along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, twin daughters, her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, her brothers Wesley Jr. and Kerry, a nephew, many aunts and uncles, and a cousin. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in Linda's name to the cancer charity of your choice. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of First Presbyterian Church 511 Carey Ave, Gillette, WY 82716.