Delores (Dee) M. Johnson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1943, in Fairview, Montana, to Gilbert and Dorothy Engen. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1961.
Dee loved to sing and dance to her own tune. She lived a simple and uncomplicated life. Her life was her family. Anyone who knew Dee, knew that she was a woman not afraid to voice her opinion or speak her peace.
Her loving husband, Slim Johnson, of forty years, was her knight in shining armor.
Delores was the proud mother of six children: Donita (Terry) Magnuson, Jamie (David) Holmes, Danny (Rhonda) Bilbruck, Chuck Bilbruck, David (Wendy) Bilbruck, and Dawn (Dan) Daubner.
Stepchildren: Travis Johnson, and Sonja Jo Johnson.
Grandchildren: Nichole Patterson, Angela Holmes, Donita Wallace, Danielle Braun, Tyler Bilbruck, TeAra Bilbruck, Sady Bilbruck, Haley Bilbruck, Alex Bilbruck, Adam Gilbreath, Ashleigh Knaff, Nathan Hopstad, and Natalie Hopstad.
Great grandchildren: Blake Estes, Kara Gilbreath, Kennedeigh Knaff, Stella Fisher, Elliot Page, Hank Hopstad, Porter Hopstad, and Paisley Partridge.
Dee is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Engen and Dorothy Kress, Brothers Gilbert Engen and George Engen, sister Janie Engen, and infant daughter, Janie Bilbruck.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
Sunnyside Golf Course
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
Sunnyside Golf Course
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Juanita M Haider says
Sorry For Your Loss. Ive Known Delores a long Time. she is a good person. she will be missed
Michelle ( Shelly) Johnson - Steen says
Aunt Dee had an unforgettable contagious laugh. May her memory be a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time. Sending you all our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Brown-Gruver says
So sorry for your loss. Knew wonderful Dee many years ago. Wonderful lady.
Valorie says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dee, you were one of my favorite people when I was growing up. I’ll always cherish our conversations and laughs.
Arlene Arrayan says
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel as if I knew Dee personally. She sounded like one amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to Donita and the entire family.
Candy Cae Engen-Fucci says
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Dee was an amazing loving and kind person. My prayers for everyone in the family. She will be greatly missed.
DENISE COLE says
I am sorry for your loss. Seem like I’ve known Dee forever…well at least 50 years. My sincere
condolences to Donita, Jamie, Danny, Chuck, David and Dawn and the rest of the family.