Maxine Evelyn Johnson was born in Glen Allen, Missouri to Emmett and Mabel McManus. She was raised in Delta, Colorado where she began school. At age 15, Maxine and her family moved to Oregon where she attended Sandy High School. After Maxine graduated, she went to work in the shipyards.
Maxine married her sweetheart, Hubert Johnson on March 6, 1945 in Vancouver, Washington. They lived in Vancouver before relocating to Parkrose, Sandy, and then eventually making their permanent home in Gresham, Oregon.
Maxine was a full time stay at home mom to her daughter, Brenda. She truly enjoyed caring for others.
Maxine leaves behind her loving daughter, Brenda, her son-in-law, Don, and her grandson, Ethan.