Alva Marie (Rogers) Johnson of Laramie passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1922 to Alvin and Sarah (Shake) Rogers in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She lived in Cheyenne most of her childhood and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1940. She married the love of her life, Francis Ted Johnson on April 19, 1942 and they celebrated 64 years of life together.

In 1957, Alva and Ted moved from Cheyenne with their two daughters to Laramie.  Alva was always a homemaker and also sold Avon, had a home daycare and was a library aide for many years at The University of Wyoming Coe library.  Alva and Ted met while enjoying many youth activities at First Christian Church, Cheyenne, Wyoming. They celebrated their faith and love for God and each other throughout their lives.  Alva loved to spend time at the family mountain retreat, sew, read, sing, dance, and write poetry.

Those who were waiting to welcome her to heaven include her husband Ted, her parents, two sisters; Ethel May and June, twin daughters Pamela and Faith.

Alva is survived by her daughters Connie (Dave) Cook of South Bend, IN; Sylvia (Paul) Edens of Greeley, CO.  She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Robin Davis, Scott and Chris Cook, Emily Newhard and Parker Edens. She was blessed with 12 great grandchildren; Robert, Heidi, Heather, Hannah, William, Hallelujah, Luke, Nick, Nathan, Trystan, Emmalyn and Paxton. She is also survived by a sister Jeri Lemberg of Cheyenne and numerous nieces and nephews.

A scholarship memorial has been established in memory of Alva and her best friend; her husband Ted. Memorial contributions can be sent in care of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home (2133 Rainbow Avenue Laramie, Wyoming 82070).

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Berry officiating. A reception will follow at First Christian Church (2130 Garfield Street Laramie, Wyoming 82070).