Eleanor M. Johnson, age 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the White Pines Assisted Living in Fridley. Preceded in death by her husband, Arvid; parents Johnathun W. and Lillian G. Stein Wayne; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Ellie is survived by her children Charles Patty, Carol, Bruce Betty, and Scott Kristin; grandchildren Trina, Nick, Mike, Kristin, Shane, Keith, and Trisha; 4 great-grandchildren McCoy, Crosby, Brynn, and Felisha; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to so many, Ellie will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held Saturday Dec 20 at 2:00 at St Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65, Fridley 55432 with visitation beginning at 1:00. If desired, memorials can be directed to the Como Japanese Garden at Como Friends, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul 55103