Lorene Beverly "Bev" Johnson, 81, of Tower, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Bev was born to Laurie and Vienna (Milbridge) Tuominen on April 19, 1937 in Soudan, MN. She attended Embarrass School, graduating in 1955. In 1956 she was crowned "Miss Embarrass". In 1958 she was united in marriage to Donald Johnson. They were blessed with two sons, Keith and Ricky.

Bev's life was centered around her love for Jesus and family. She was a devoted wife and mother who was always joyful and loved having friends in her home. She truly cherished her family and friends. Bev was also a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Cook, MN.

Bev loved going for long walks, enjoying the outdoors and all the sights of nature. Her family lovingly remembers her great laugh and her generous spirit. She was always there to lend a helping hand. Bev can be best described as someone who "brought sunshine wherever she went."

Bev was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband-Donald "Pee Wee" Johnson; and one brother Jim Tuominen.

Bev is survived by her sons: Keith (Trish) Johnson and Ricky (Cheryl) Johnson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Bianca Colley and her daughter Natalia Colley; Royce (Jessica) Johnson and their children-Fischer and Hunter; Allanna (Joshua) Critchlow and their children-Callan and Ruby; Austin Johnson; Larissa (Tyler) Campbell and their children-Eliam and Edelyn; Justin Johnson; Azalea (Hannibal) Wolong; Ariel (Mike) Wolf and their son Niel; Channyn (Sam) Hess and their daughter Cayllie; a sister: Joyce Wiitala; and brothers: Carl Tuominen, Laurie Jr. Tuominen, and Michael Tuominen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com