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Birth	:	18 Nov 1919 Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	8 Oct 2011 Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2097015, -72.1971970
Description	:	Ruth Laurbelle (Broberg) Johnson, 91 years of age, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly of Long Beach, California) passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her home in Springfield, MO. Ruth was born November 18, 1919 on the family farm in Phelps County, Nebraska, one of nine children born to John "J.G." and Hilma (Peterson) Broberg. On April 9, 1938, she was united in marriage to Paul Oscar Johnson in Oberlin, Kansas. In May 1947 after Paul returned from World War II, they bought a home in Long Beach and remained there until they moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1995. In 1947, her... Read More	Ruth Laurbelle (Broberg) Johnson, 91 years of age, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly of Long Beach, California) passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her home in Springfield, MO. Ruth was born November 18, 1919 on the family farm in Phelps County, Nebraska, one of nine children born to John "J.G." and Hilma (Peterson) Broberg. On April 9, 1938, she was united in marriage to Paul Oscar Johnson in Oberlin, Kansas. In May 1947 after Paul returned from World War II, they bought a home in Long Beach and remained there until they moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1995. In 1947, her sister, Lenore Brokaw and her daughter, Joyce became part of the household. Ruth became a "second mother" to Joyce and became "Nana" to Joyce's children and grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed harmonizing with her sister, Beverly and brother, Dean throughout her life. Ruth and Paul were members of the First Orthodox Presbyterian Church from the early 1940's until their move to Springfield. Ruth enjoyed singing in the church choir and was involved with the Women's Missionary Society. In 1985, Ruth was delighted to be a member of the choir that was formed to sing at the Billy Graham Crusade held at the Anaheim Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. In the early 1960's, Ruth became the Wedding Consultant at the church. She continued planning weddings for over 25 years. Ruth loved to play cards with her neighborhood friends. She was a great cook known especially for her homemade rye bread. She also enjoyed those that visited her in Springfield. She loved her God, family and friends and had a way of making others feel special. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul; brothers: Lawrence, Quinton, Welton and Dean, Broberg; sisters: Betty, Lenore and Doris. Ruth is survived by her sister Beverly Duff of Mansfield, Texas and a host of relatives and friends. Published in Kearney Hub on October 10, 2011

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Ruth Laurbelle Broberg Johnson's memorial is located at: Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren, Worcester County, USA.
When did Ruth Laurbelle Broberg Johnson death?
Ruth Laurbelle Broberg Johnson death on 8 Oct 2011 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 42.2097015
Longitude: -72.1971970

Family Members:

Parent

John Godtfred “J. G.” Broberg Sr.

(1880 - 1955)

Hilma Carolina Peterson Broberg

(1886 - 1949)

Spouse

Paul Oscar Johnson

(1912 - 1996)

Siblings

Lawrence Fred Oscar Broberg

(1907 - 1995)

Quinton Oliver Densmore Broberg

(1911 - 1990)

Lenore Evelyn Broberg Brokaw Sirago

(1914 - 1981)

Welton L. Broberg

(1917 - 1985)

Doris Hilma Elaine Broberg Renken

(1922 - 2010)

Dean Godtfred Broberg Jr.

(1924 - 1990)

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Coordinate: 42.2097015, -72.1971970

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