Apr 08, 2020

Jane Johnson (1926-2020

Posted Apr 08, 2020 2:41 PM

Jane Johnson, age 94, of North Platte passed away April 7,2020 at her home.

Jane was born on January 31, 1926 in Hastings to John A. Logan and Emma (Novwak) Fouts.  Jane grew up through out Nebraska, attending high school at North Platte Senior High.  She acquired her teaching certificate and taught in rural schools.  Jane later attended nursing school and worked at St. Mary's Hospital.  Education was very important to her and she was adamant of her children's and grandchildren's education and military careers.

She enjoyed antiques and historical buildings and restorations, horticulture and the process of learning new things.  She was very political, enjoying the town hall lecture series.  Jane was attached to the land and farming, still owning a family farm in Palmer, NE.  She was a devote Christian and a member of the North Platte Berean Church.

Survivors include her children, Douglas Johnson of Palmer, NE, Linda (Jerome) Knoll  of North Platte, NE/Phoenix, AZ, Mardena Williams of Anchorage, AK, Dan (Kerry) Johnson of North Platte, NE, Maryjane (Ted) Rogers of Kodiak, AK, and Julie Taylor-Johnson of North Platte, NE; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon G. Johnson; son, Dale Johnson; and siblings, Manford, Martin, Hilburt, Willard, Eva, Josephine, and Bernard.

Memorials may be made to the Stuhr Museum, online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com, or may be mailed to 1221 Cedarberry  Road.

Graveside Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is entrusted with the arrangements.