Doris Jean Lester Johnson, 95, passed away March 13, 2014, after a short illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1918, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Rollo and Gladys David Lester. She married Tracy Johnson, who preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2010. She resided in the Battle Creek area all her life and was a 1937 graduate of Lakeview High School. She retired from Clark Equipment Company in 1982 after 25 years of service. She enjoyed all sports, loved working in her flowers, sending cards for all occasions, working cross word puzzles and reading. She had done volunteer work, serving at the Food Bank for Elderpac. She was a member of the Sonoma United Methodist Church, Clark Equipment Retirement Club and Clark Ladies Birthday Club. Surviving are two daughters, Jan (and spouse Joe) Callaghan, Warsaw, and Judith J. (and spouse Ken) Gallaway, Bloomington, Ill.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dale Lester; and a sister, Aileen Messner. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek, www.henryfuneralhome.org and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
