Eva M. Johnson, 82, of Ironwood, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, in Ironwood.      The former Eva M. Strand was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Erick and Lempi (Stolt) Strand, attended Ironwood schools, and graduated from  Luther L. Wright High School in 1946. She then attended cosmetology school in Iron Mountain and was employed as a hairdresser in Ironwood for several years.      She was married to David R. Johnson on May 24, 1952 at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Together, they raised their family. David preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1973.      Following the death of her husband, Eva worked as a nurse's aide at Josephson Nursing Home in Ironwood. She then attended the two-year nursing program at Gogebic Community College, becoming a licensed practical nurse and working at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for many years, retiring in March of 1988. In her retirement, she worked at the Grand View Clinic for several years.      Eva was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood,  the Salem Quilters, and Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. She was also a member of the Grand View Hospital Auxiliary, Ironwood Historical Society, and the Range Smear League. She loved to knit and read, and enjoyed playing bridge and antiquing. David and Eva were also foster parents to many children throughout the years.      Surviving are three sons, David 'Swede" (Laurie Valento), River Falls, Wis., Leslie (Billie), Forest Lake, Minn., and Keith "Beans" (Pam), Ironwood; three daughters, Connie (Bruce) Johnson, Kansas City, Mo., Beth (Doug) Allen, Farmington, Maine, and Chris (Tom) Bergquist, Bessemer; ten grandchildren, Justin Merten, Ham Lake, Minn., Nichole Merten, Marquette, Lukas, Rebecca and Joshua Johnson, all of Kansas City, Greg Allen, Boston, Mass., Meredith and Hannah Allen, both of Farmington, Brett Johnson, Vail, Colo., and Max Johnson, Ironwood; a sister-in-law, Elvie Strand, Ironwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.      Besides her parents and husband, Eva was preceded in death by brothers, Walfred and Robert Strand; and sisters, Eleanor Heikkila, Ruth Strand and Jean Ryan.      Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m., at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with the Rev. Bill Jacobson, pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield, officiating.      Committal will take place at the church, with luncheon to follow in the church fellowship hall.      Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.      Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday.      Pallbearers will be Eva's grandsons, to include Justin Merten, Lukas Johnson, Greg Allen, Brett and Max Johnson, and Joshua Johnson.      Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church.      To view Eva's obituary online, sign the guestbook and express condolences, visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.       The family would like to thank the outstanding staff and caring workers at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community and Dr. Chris Pogliano.