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Wendy M. Johnson
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Wendy M. Johnson, age 64, of New Plymouth, ID, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in De Smet, SD. Dennis Helder will officiate. Music will be provided by Susan Helder as pianist. The memorial service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page. </span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in De Smet on Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Thursday. </span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Wendy Marie Johnson was born on June 12, 1957, in Huron, SD, to Dale and Florence (Valentine) Johnson. She grew up on a farm south of De Smet with six siblings. She graduated from high school in De Smet and went on to get her nursing degree at South Dakota State University. She spent her life helping and caring for others, making a positive and profound impression on all who knew her. </span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Wendy was larger than life. As a nurse for forty plus years, Wendy’s goal everyday was to help people and provide care for those who needed it. It’s what she was all about. Those of us who love her dearly take comfort that even in death her last great act is doing what she always did, caring for others.</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;"> </span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Wendy is survived by her husband, Tony Oltman, of New Plymouth, ID; two sons, Wylie and Mitchell Oltman, of New Plymouth, ID; step-son, Tyler Oltman; step-daughter, Dakota Oltman; her mother Florence Johnson, of De Smet, SD; siblings, Rebecca (Craig) Deppen, of Badger, SD, Dan (Angie) Johnson, of Chattanooga, TN, Dave (Diane) Johnson, of Solen, ND, Tim Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD, Marylu Johnson-Luther, of De Smet, SD, and Tony Johnson, of De Smet, SD; step-grandchildren, Maquencie and Treznor Oltman; seven nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and great-nephews; one aunt, Margret Johnson; and numerous cousins and more friends than can be mentioned here.</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. www.crawfordosthus.com</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;"> </span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>June 12, 1957 - July 16, 202106/12/195707/16/2021
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Kelli
October 28, 2021
Dear Wendy, I just heard about your passing. I hope you are very happy, you deserve to be happier than almost anyone else I have ever met! Thank you for being my friend these last 17+ years! You helped me through more chemo treatments than anyone! Thank you for the times... Continue Reading
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Jennifer
July 25, 2021
I worked with Wendy at MSTI-Fruitland where she quickly took me under her wing. I loved everyday working with her. She became not just a co-worker, but my friend. ❤️ She was a very hard worker and had such a big heart.❤️ I could tell she loved caring for others, she was ... Continue Reading
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Jason Williams
July 24, 2021
Sharing our thoughts and prayers to all of those mourning the loss of a friend gone too soon.
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Jan Williams
July 24, 2021
Wendy Johnson 3.11.2020
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Jody L Rounseville
July 22, 2021
You've worked hard and helped many others Wendy, now it is time for a rest. Bless you for all that you have done!
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Katherine Sherman
July 20, 2021
I too worked with Wendy in the ER at Ontario. She was missed when she left and went to work at the oncology clinic. She worked hard and was a great person. she will be missed
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Terry Delgado
July 20, 2021
My deepest condolences to Wendy's family and friends. I worked with Wendy for many years in the ER in Ontario, Oregon. She was a GREAT nurse who truly cared about her patients!! I will miss her dearly, she was a great friend!!
May she Rest in Eternal Peace!!🙏♥️💔
May she Rest in Eternal Peace!!🙏♥️💔
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Gretchen Lambrecht
July 19, 2021
Aunt Wendy was one of the best humans I know. She holds a special place in my heart. My love to her boys.
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The staff at Crawford Osthus Funeral Chapel
July 18, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Wendy. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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