Onie met the love of her life, Gene Johnson, in Birkenfeld, Oregon while they were in grade school. Onie and Gene were married on March 6, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington.

Soon after marrying they started their life together in Portland, Oregon.  It was in Portland that Onie and Gene started their family. They lived in various cities throughout Oregon before deciding to raise their family in Fortuna, California. They were loving parents to 7 children.

Onie worked at several lumberyards in Humboldt County. She retired from Bailey suits where she made many friends.  She spent her spare time bowling, knitting and crocheting. In retirement Miona and Gene enjoyed several seasons working at Yellowstone Park. Miona had many fond memories volunteering as a Pink Lady at Redwood Memorial Hospital.

In her last days she talked a lot about being reunited with the love of her life, Gene, baby Wilma and her namesake, baby Miona. Miona and baby Miona had a very special bond and share the same Angel day.

Onie found great comfort in listening to her Gospel music and reading her Bible. She had a deep love for Jesus.

Onie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Gene and her baby  daughter Wilma.

Onie leaves behind six children Jack (Patsy) Johnson, Stanley (Rita) Johnson, Diane (Dennis) Betts, Bill Johnson, Ronda (Chris) Raven, Wendy (Steve) Backlund. She also leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 

There will be a celebration of life for Miona on February 26 at 11 AM. It will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located on Ross Hill Road in Fortuna, California. Miona will be laid to rest at the Roseburg National Cemetery next to her husband, Gene.

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