Wendy M. Johnson De Smet, South Dakota Obituary

Wendy M. Johnson

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Christian &amp; Missionary Alliance Church in De Smet, SD.&nbsp; Dennis Helder will officiate.&nbsp; Music will be provided by Susan Helder as pianist.&nbsp; The memorial service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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 &ndash; 7:00 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Thursday.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm south of De Smet with six siblings.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in De Smet and went on to get her nursing degree at South Dakota State University.&nbsp; She spent her life helping and caring for others, making a positive and profound impression on all who knew her.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; As a nurse for forty plus years, Wendy&rsquo;s goal everyday was to help people and provide care for those who needed it.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s what she was all about.&nbsp; 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;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</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;&nbsp; and numerous cousins and more friends than can be mentioned here.</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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;">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</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!!🙏♥️💔
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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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