Pauline A. Johannsen - Pauline passed away at age 91 on September 5, 2011 in Petaluma., surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Harold Johannsen. Loving mother of Kathleen Wood of Berkeley, Donald (Gloria) Johannsen of Fremont, and Neil (Hilary Hilscher) Johannsen of Bainbridge Island, WA. Doting grandmother of Jeff (Chris) Wood of Alameda, Kimberly Wood of Lemoore, and Kristina Johannsen of Seattle and St. Louis. Cherished great-grandmother of Michael Knudsen of Fresno, Hilary Wood of Berkeley, and Andrew Wood of Santa Clara. Dear sister of Wally (Delores) Lassen of Honolulu. She is survived by her loving life partner Fred Fenk of Santa Rosa.
After Haroldâ??s death in 1990, she enjoyed a loving partnership with Fred Fenk for more than 20 years, sharing a home in Santa Rosa, and many world adventures. Pauline was a mast gardener, with a passion for raising beautiful begonias and abundant vegetables.
Pauline lived, loved and laughed and wanted her dear friends and family to attend a â??Celebration of her Lifeâ?