- Date Of Birth: December 11, 1935
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2019
- State: Minnesota
Ardella “Della” Louise (Johnson) Nelson of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota went home to her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2019 from the Senior Class Care Center in Pequot Lakes, MN, she was 83. Della was born on December 11th, 1935 in Mt. Lake, MN to Albert and Linea Johnson.
Della was raised in Mt. Lake, MN. She attended a country school. She got a job at the Butterfield produce at the age of 16. Della met the love of her life at the local roller-skating rink. There was a “girl’s choice” skate, she asked David to skate and she never let go. Ardella and David were married on August 11th, 1954. Together they raised five children. Della worked nights at Fingerhut, then started working with her husband laying carpet and vinyl. She was a very hard-working woman. When her feet hit the floor in the morning, she was off and running. They owned Fireside Carpet in Nisswa, then at Bay Carpet & Tile in Walker.
She is preceded in passing by her parents, Albert and Linea Johnson; a granddaughter, Cheyann; a great grandson, Isaac; sisters, Lorraine and Darlene and brothers, Verne and George.
Della leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 65 years, David; a daughter, Terri (Rick); four sons, Jeff (Vicki), Todd (Traci), Kory (Deanna) and Chad (Lisa); brothers, Lee and Les Johnson; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, many nieces, nephews and friends.
