Bev Johnson, 82, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 after a brief illness. Beverly will be lovingly remembered by her two children, James and Kathryn, her granddaughter, Ali, her daughter-in-law, Denise Johnson, and her beloved dog, Heidi, as well as many of her friends and neighbors in the Sun City community. Bev lived for the simple things in life, and was known for her friendship, her quick wit, her love of animals and gardening, the many hours she spent volunteering, and friends she made while out and about.  She was a lifelong Lutheran, whose favorite accomplishment was serving as the first woman Elder at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Connecticut. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, where she attended Niagara University, Beverly will be joining William Johnson, her beloved husband of 34 years, as well as her brother, Roland, mother, Grace, and her father, Lawrence Shafer in His Everlasting Embrace. Date for commemorative service will be announced shortly. Instead of flowers, please consider making a gift to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.