Lenore Shirley Johnson, 97 years young, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6. Lenore was born to William James and Anna Roeder Shirley, on January 25, 1925, in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1942 and received a Bachelor of Science from USC College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1946. Lenore married Donald Dalton Johnson in 1945, and they lived in Pullman, Washington, for three years before relocating to Honolulu, Hawaii. Lenore was a dedicated volunteer committed to serving her community through organizations such as the University of Hawaii Women's Campus Club, Friends of the Aina Haina Public Library, and Aina Haina Community Association. Her commitment to public service was recognized in 1985 by the City & County of Honolulu and in 2017 by the 28th Legislature of the State of Hawaii. Lenore brought her best to whatever she engaged in, from editing her husband's books to serving as a census leader or acting as parent assistant to the Honolulu Children's Opera Chorus and passed her passion for excellence and community service to her children, encouraging them to always give their best. She is survived by three children, William Johnson of Denver, Colorado; Janice Biles of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Andrea Wagner of Honolulu, Hawaii; as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Per her wishes, Lenore's ashes will be spread at sea and the family will host a celebration of life. Friends are asked to e-mail rickandrea@gmail.com if you would like to join the celebration, which will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary
