Beth Ann Bergland Johnson

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January 4, 2022

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January 27, 2021

These photos of Dixie are from Link.

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January 26, 2021

From Link Larson:
This is a remembrance of a very special time with Beth:
“Vegas baby, Vegas!”
That was our chant, when Beth and I took Tyler to Las Vegas. We stayed at the Mandalay Bay, a beautiful hotel with shops, restaurants, shows, sports book,... more

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January 24, 2021

Cathy, Brent, Logan, Ben, Cole and Tyler,
I am so, so sorry for your loss! I had the privilege of working with Beth at Woodridge Church. I loved Beth so much! I have so many wonderful memories of her. She made me laugh a lot! Our daughter, Rachel,... more

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January 23, 2021

I babysat for Tyler starting when I was 12 and he was about 3 months old, for several years throughout my high school years. I cherish all those memories and getting to know Beth! She was always full of energy, kindness, and generosity. And she was... more

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January 23, 2021

I was so fortunate to meet Beth in ECFE over 20 years ago, but even luckier, that our lives were entwined many times throughout the years, a great friendship that I will cherish right into Heaven when we meet again. She was a bright, joyful, dynamo -... moreI was so fortunate to meet Beth in ECFE over 20 years ago, but even luckier, that our lives were entwined many times throughout the years, a great friendship that I will cherish right into Heaven when we meet again. She was a bright, joyful, dynamo - full of fun, completely generous, talented, and inspiring. We both loved raising boys, we were both Christians, and attended Woodridge. We both ended up with a "trailer baby" years later, when we thought we had left the baby years. We got to share sports, when Ryan was on a soccer team with Cole for a brief season. Beth did a few gardening projects for me with Bloom & Groom, with great confidence and ambition as she started up her business. Unfortunately, shortly after her divorce, I too found myself in the same situation, as my family fell apart, and I was divorced. It was during that time that we grew apart, because we were both trying to begin again, and I moved to a different community. Beth had many plates in the air, and I too know how sad and difficult it is, when your own failures cause you to drop the plates, but especially the main platter - your marriage and family. I know first-hand how alcoholism impacts relationships and families, in my own marriage, and I know how painful it is to watch someone so full of life and potential, lose a battle with addiction. It hurts so much, but I can tell you, God provides redeeming love, peace, and healing to all those left in the wake of it. You are right Logan, you are so lucky to have had those years with your vibrant, beautiful, loving mother. I know you will miss her so deeply, but she is always with you, as is the Holy Spirit within you, to provide strength, peace, and your very next step. She is now in the throneroom, face to face with her Lord and Savior. I hope that is a comfort to you every time you long for her presence and touch. I hope you all see glimpses of her every day, and in your own children you may have someday. She loved you with everything in her. less

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January 23, 2021

I know Beth through the recovery community. She was so generous to me on multiple occasions. She gave me baby gear and helped me with so many things when she was sober. She is one person that went beyond what most people would do to help another.

When... more

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January 22, 2021 · via iPhone

Logan, Ben, Cole, Tyler, Cathy & Brent - I’m so sorry for your loss.

I had the privilege of babysitting / nannying for Logan, Ben & Cole. Over that time I developed a great relationship with Beth. She was thoughtful and generous. As I was going... more

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January 22, 2021

Beth is one of my first-cousins, and we spent a fair amount of time together as kids. I'm struggling to think of a single story that doesn't involve us laughing so hard that one or both of us would pee our pants. Perhaps that's not an appropriate thing... more

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January 20, 2021

Beth was always very sweet to me. We had a special connection through her sister, Cathy, Woodridge Church, both being the mama to all boys - each of us having one a little "later". We knew many of the same people in Orono, mostly through the... more

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January 18, 2021

Logan, Ben, Cole, Tyler, Cathy and Brent,

I am so sorry that your mom and sister are no longer here with you.

I have many fun memories with Beth!

*The Orono snow day that turned into one long van Dyck/Johnson sleepover
*Vacationing together in... more

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January 18, 2021

When your mom and I were in 6th grade together we sang at the school talent show. We did "Don't go breaking my heart" by Elton and Kiki Dee.... Beth was full of confidence strutting across the stage as Elton and I was so nervous, I about peed... more

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January 17, 2021

Here is the photo that goes with Christine Zalusky's post.

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January 17, 2021

Memories of Beth....
We were Plainers. We met in elementary school and spent many summer days with the neighborhood kids riding bikes and heading to Lake Independence. She had an electric personality and could light up a room with her smile. She was... more

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January 16, 2021

We are thinking of you and praying for your whole family - Beth was so creative with flowers and gardens, and we will miss her touch and visits. I hope that memories of how much she loved you help bring peace.

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January 16, 2021

Beth was one of a kind.
She was fun, funny, clever, and adventurous. And she was always thinking of others. I admired her work ethic - seemingly juggling 3-4 things all at the same time. Her creativeness was out of this world - not only her gardening,... more

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January 15, 2021

Here are three of the photos from that Australia trip....see post below.

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January 15, 2021

I will likely post more stories, memories and photos over time, but one special memory was the time we spent in Australia in 2005. We (Mom, me, Beth, and Brent) had the trip planned for several months and, even though our dad passed away that summer, we... more

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January 12, 2021 · via iPad

It’s taken me quite a few days to come around with news of the passing of Beth to actually come to terms with it. I probably could write a pretty long book about Beth and my relationship. Beth and I met when we were four years old. We grew up in the... moreIt’s taken me quite a few days to come around with news of the passing of Beth to actually come to terms with it. I probably could write a pretty long book about Beth and my relationship. Beth and I met when we were four years old. We grew up in the same neighborhood our parents were friends, we went to the same school and graduated together. We both played softball and volleyball. We were extremely close friends. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She always made people feel very welcomed and always encouraged the best from everyone. When we were little girls we spent so much time together. We were at each others houses daily. Beth and I weren’t necessarily girls that played with Barbie dolls. We’d rather play baseball in the cul-de-sac, kick the can and night games, or rider bikes around Maple Plain for miles and miles. We shared many shenanigans, i.e. either running from the police on our mini bike, ding dong ditching or eventful sleepovers. We girlfriends used to tease Beth and call her out on her “Bethisms”. She liked to embellished or elaborate a bit on her stories. We had such a fabulous childhood. Beth was so talented! Her athletic abilities were incredible and I always looked up to her for her smarts. I am truly blessed to have had such a beautiful friendship that I will feel a void in my life from now on but I’ll be able to look back on these beautiful memories that we shared and remember the funny happy Beth that I loved! How lucky and blessed am I to have this special friend that makes saying good bye so hard. So thank you God for Beth!
I remember when Beth told me that she was pregnant for the first time she was so excited and that excitement grew with each boy. She loved being a “boy” mom so she was the queen of the house. She was extremely proud of her boys!
Logan, Ben, Cole and Tyler, the hardest part of losing your mom isn’t just having to say good bye, but rather learning to live without her physical presence but know she is always with you and you should still talk to her! A lot! She is always listening and will show you she is still with you by little special things, maybe a butterfly will circle you, you’ll hear a pretty chirping bird, a smell that reminds you of her, a song, or maybe she’ll place an object in your path that will make you think of her. She loves you so very much and would only want your lives to be the best that they can be. You boys are a beautiful legacy that Beth has left behind. Prove to her what a great job she did raising such amazing boys.
Beth’s life was truly beautiful just like she was. I wish her family and friends peace and comfort knowing she is with our Lord who she loved so much. Beth, your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure. Say “Hi” to Chad and give him a big hug for me!
Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you, until we meet again!
I wish I could’ve saved you Beth, that will always be in my mind but I know the Lord had a different path for you. I LOVE YOU! less

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Cole Johnson Thank you for the words Kelly. I appreciate the advice, it is very welcome.
- January 13, 2021

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January 11, 2021

We're so sorry to hear of Beth's passing.
We think of her smile and enthusiasm. Spending time at our home with Kelly and all of their friends. An honor to have coached her in softball, we even made it to the state tournament! And that is where she... more

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January 11, 2021

Dear Logan, Ben, Cole, Tyler, Cathy and Brent,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! May His peace and guiding light bring you comfort through this time.

I fondly remember my time with Beth on a Woodridge mission trip to the Dominican Republic.... more

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January 10, 2021 · via iPhone

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and sister 😔 Beth was so kind and generous when we were expecting our children and then when they were born - she stopped over several times to drop off gifts and all sorts of baby equipment. I know that we... more

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January 9, 2021 · via iPhone

The lasting memories she made for herself and others included showing the boys of the neighborhood how to have a proper apple fight (you know who you are - The Johnson, Gilbertson and Sanderson clan), how to passionately play softball, and how to make... more

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January 9, 2021

Logan, Ben, Cole,Tyler, Cathy and Brent,
My most sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. May our loving and merciful God grant you the Peace, consolation, and comfort that can only come from Him and it is beyond our understanding.

My fondest... more