IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Leann L.
Johns
October 21, 1952 – March 14, 2012
Obituary
LeAnn L. Johns, 59 years of age of Lead, South Dakota, passed away after over a 3 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
LeAnn was born October 21, 1952, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to George Thomas (Tom) Thoresen and Ardyth L. Thoresen. She grew up in Blacktail, South Dakota, with her twin sister LuAnn Lane and her sister Robin Thoresen. She married Timothy Johns on November 25, 1978, with whom she had two sons: Nicholas Johns of Lead, South Dakota, and Justin Johns of Houston, Texas.
LeAnn held various sales and management positions over the years; was the Executive Director of Twin City Area Development during the Homestake "Lead Lot Sale" and was instrumental in bringing a number of businesses to the community; and as the Executor of the Georgia and Sid Cooper Estate, established lasting scholarships and the historic clocks and street lighting project in Lead. LeAnn will be remembered for all of her charitable works and deep rooted commitment to civic involvement. She served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Hills General Hospital Foundation, the Lawrence County Teen Court, and the Historic South Dakota Foundations. She also served on the City of Lead Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Ad Hoc Housing Commission. LeAnn also had the unique honor of being the first female President of the Board of Directors of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce. She received a number of recognitions over the years including the Career Girl of the Deadwood –Lead Business and Professional Women's Club, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, an award as President of Outstanding Jaycette Chapter in South Dakota, and the Jayecees' Outstanding Young Woman of America Award.
Leann is survived by her husband, her sons and all of her dear friends and pets.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lead, with Reverend Bruce Adams and Father Kerry Prendiville officiating. Inurnment will take place at Oakridge Cemetery in Deadwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to benefit the Center of Hope or the Twin City Animal Shelter.
Arrangements are under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
LeAnn was born October 21, 1952, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to George Thomas (Tom) Thoresen and Ardyth L. Thoresen. She grew up in Blacktail, South Dakota, with her twin sister LuAnn Lane and her sister Robin Thoresen. She married Timothy Johns on November 25, 1978, with whom she had two sons: Nicholas Johns of Lead, South Dakota, and Justin Johns of Houston, Texas.
LeAnn held various sales and management positions over the years; was the Executive Director of Twin City Area Development during the Homestake "Lead Lot Sale" and was instrumental in bringing a number of businesses to the community; and as the Executor of the Georgia and Sid Cooper Estate, established lasting scholarships and the historic clocks and street lighting project in Lead. LeAnn will be remembered for all of her charitable works and deep rooted commitment to civic involvement. She served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Hills General Hospital Foundation, the Lawrence County Teen Court, and the Historic South Dakota Foundations. She also served on the City of Lead Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Ad Hoc Housing Commission. LeAnn also had the unique honor of being the first female President of the Board of Directors of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce. She received a number of recognitions over the years including the Career Girl of the Deadwood –Lead Business and Professional Women's Club, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, an award as President of Outstanding Jaycette Chapter in South Dakota, and the Jayecees' Outstanding Young Woman of America Award.
Leann is survived by her husband, her sons and all of her dear friends and pets.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lead, with Reverend Bruce Adams and Father Kerry Prendiville officiating. Inurnment will take place at Oakridge Cemetery in Deadwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to benefit the Center of Hope or the Twin City Animal Shelter.
Arrangements are under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
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