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Elizabeth “Lisa” Klein Johnson, 66, Died; Born Westporter, Accomplished Professional

Elizabeth "Lisa" Klein Johnson, 66, died November 1, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of James "Jim" Johnson. Lisa was born in Westport, CT to the late Edward Stanley Klein, Jr. and Joan (Sullivan) Klein. Her education included a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School, an MBA in Finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and a BA degree in International Relations from the University of Arizona. Lisa was the General Counsel & Co-Founder of WNG Capital, an aircraft investment company. Prior to that she served as Counsel for Deutsche Bank and before that VP & Senior Counsel for BTMU Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi.

Lisa enjoyed reading, music and loved her dogs which were all named after Star Trek characters. She is survived by a son, James John Johnson, Jr. of Beverly, and a sister, Susan Klein Thomas and husband Jerry Thomas of Scottsdale, AZ. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward "Ted" Klein.

Her funeral services will be held privately. Contributions in Lisa's memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, BEVERLY. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com