Bea attended Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska for 2 years and Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas for 2 years. Upon graduation in 1945, she was recruited by the Home Mission Board of the Augustana Lutheran Church as a Survey Worker to assess the potential for new congregations where she covered over 8 states for over 5 years. Bea met her husband, Orvin Severson, at Lutheran Bible Institute, in Seattle, Washington. They married in 1951 and moved to Portland. They became active in St. Luke Lutheran Church who were like family to Bea up to the time of her death.
Returning to school at Portland State University, Bea pursued a Master’s Degree and an 18 year career teaching High School English in Portland Public Schools. She was active in American University Women, Alpha Delta Kai, and Lutheran libraries. Reading, writing short stories, collecting family history, travel, family meals and celebrations, volunteering, and being active were all cherished by Bea.
Bea was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Johnson and Edna Ludvigson Johnson, her husband, Orvin Severson of 58 years, brother Vernor Johnson and sisters Adelaine Wiksen and Beverly Kindschuh.
Bea is survived by her children, Kristi Severson, of Portland, Todd (Pam) Severson of Lafayette, CA, grandchildren Chase and Kelsey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.finleysunsethills.com for the Severson family.
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