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Jan (Janice M. Johnson) Jan had her 76th birthday on April 1, 2008, this year and passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2008, from colon cancer. Jan was born to Harry and Mary Paulus in Los Angeles, CA in 1932 and met her future husband, Bob Johnson, when she was 15 years old. They were married on February 2, 1952. Jan was preceded in death by her oldest son Scott. Jan has four surviving children, Kathy Brown of Highlands Ranch, CO; Steve of Fountain Valley, CA; Matt of Albuquerque; and Craig of Stockton, CA plus her husband of 56 years, Bob. She leaves four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren plus a brand new great-grandson, Scott J., born February 21, 2008. Jan was very active with the Good Shepherd Center and its Auxiliary. She is a Past Treasurer of the Auxiliary and was its Secretary when she died. Jan met Brother Mathias Barrett, founder of the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd, shortly after arriving in Albuquerque in 1983. They chatted for over an hour at their first meeting, due in part to her knowing Brother's cousin, Fr. Vince Barrett, in California. She called Brother Mathias a saint and he said she was an angel. Cremation has taken place and a memorial Mass with Father John Daniel as celebrant will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be handled by the Brothers at the crypt of Brother Mathias. Special thanks are due to Vista Care Hospice and Christina, Marla, and Delora, who provided wonderful assistance. In lieu of flowers, Jan requested you consider a contribution to the Good Shepherd Center, 218 Iron St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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