Obituary of Joyce A Johnson

Joyce A. Johnson, 73, of Saginaw, MN, passed away May 16, 2017 surrounded by her family. Joyce (Backer) was born Sept. 10, 1943 in Duluth, the daughter of Lester and Lois (Telega) Rustad. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1961. On September 19, 1964 she was united in marriage to Larry Elwell and together they had 3 sons. Joyce worked several jobs in the Duluth; including, interior decorating and daycare. On July 7, 1988 she married Bruce Johnson. Together they traveled the country for nearly 20 years attending gun and trade shows. They lived in Clarksville, TN, Scottsburg, IN, and Bloomfield, IA before returning to Minnesota. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching sports especially the Minnesota Twins, attending her grandchildrens events, and riding around in her convertible. Joyce is preceded in death by her mother Lois; Fran Backer; husband, Bruce; son, John Elwell; brother-in-laws, Paul Fink & Dean Johnson. She is survived by her father Lester Rustad; sons, Jim Elwell (Terri), Martin (Nikki) Elwell; step-daughter, Stacey Johnson; brother, Kevin Rustad; grandchildren, Dylan, Jacob, Isaac, Lucas and Hunter; sister-in-laws, Nancy Fink & Geri Johnson, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: 3 pm Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave, Duluth. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.