
Barbara Johansen, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away in her sleep at Dignity First Health at Home in El Paso, Texas, where she was currently residing, on September 8, 2020.
Barbara was born January 3, 1949, in North Platte, Nebraska, the youngest of 14 children born to Arthur and Bernice Staples. Barb grew up in North Platte and after high school she went on to become an RN. Her nursing career lasted 37 years, mainly working night shifts in the ER.
On January 6, 1973, Barb married Glenn Johansen and a blended family was created. They made a home together on Vine Street in North Platte, and her door was always open to anyone needing her medical advice, a home cooked meal, or just to visit; she always enjoyed the company.
Barb was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and her family. She strived to set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will continue to lead them all for the rest of their lives. Barb’s love for her family extended to planning monthly lunches with her siblings and family reunions. She will forever be remembered for her loving and generous heart.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Willis and Betty Johansen; brothers, Keith and Wallace ‘Wally’ Staples; sisters, Elsie Jacoby, Doris Motsinger, Geraldine Gilbert and Norma Gale.
Barb will be forever missed by her husband, Glenn, of North Platte; daughters, Rebecca (Kasey) Adkisson, of Aurora, CO, Denise (Dave) Williams, of Commerce City, CO, Jennifer (John) Pettit, of North Platte, NE, and Becki VanDyke, of Montana; sons, Eric (Doug) Johansen-Pitson, of Texas, Ty Johansen and Jeff (Christine) Johansen, of North Platte, NE; and siblings, Clarice Rule, of Chicago, IL, Betty (Bill) Denton, of California, Jean Smith, of Missouri, Jack Staples, of Oregon, Judy (Mike) Grassmeyer, of Kearney, NE, Joan Eddins, of North Platte, NE and Karen (Ted) Miller, of Ord, NE. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Jessica (Camden) Grasmick and Tessa Johansen, of North Platte, JaMel Faulkner, of Aurora, CO, Jase (Jennie) Harvey, of Colorado Springs, Jaxx and Jema Williams, of Commerce City, CO, Alex Johansen (Armando Juarez), of San Antonio, TX, Brianna Gaunt, of Lincoln, Kaylynn (Dalton) Nesvara, of North Platte, Taelar Johansen (Emily Pollman), of Thornton, CO, Noah, Riley and Canyon Johansen, of North Platte, Ben Miller, of Oregon, Ryker and Ella Johansen, of North Platte, Lizzie, Billy, Teagan and Mia Johansen-Pitson, of El Paso, TX, Grasey Adkisson-Franzen, of North Platte, and Alex, Tyler, Felicia, Natalie, Julia, Lewis and Clark VanDyke, of Montana; great-grandchildren, Devin Wilson, J’Elle and Takiyah Theus, Liam Johansen-Duran, Arthur Grasmick, Samuel and Lila Moore, and Braxton Nesvara, all of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members.
Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at the service. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
**In keeping with State regulations, all in attendance must wear face coverings and practice social distancing.