Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson, age 85, of Scranton passed away on Jan. 4 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.

Born on Nov. 3, 1929 in Scranton and was the daughter of Clarence and Ardea (Smith) Stevens. Her father worked for the Chicago Northwestern Rail Road so she lived in several locations as a girl. She graduated from Scranton High School in 1946. She was married to Beryl M. Johnson on March 16, 1947 at the Scranton United Methodist Church. Beryl and Jean have lived on a farm their entire married life where they raised their five children. She worked for Scranton Security Savings Bank for several years and then the Scranton Post Office and later the McFarland Clinic in Jefferson until her retirement. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking, reading, going on bus trips and traveling. Most of all she loved to be with her family and many friends. Her radiant smile, laughter, warm and loving conversation and big heart will be missed by many.

Jean is survived by her husband Beryl M. Johnson of rural Scranton; four daughters: Kathy Forcht and her husband Dick of Cedar Rapids, Julie Karber and her husband Steve of Jefferson, Becky Buxton and her husband Jim of Iowa City, and Penny Hogan and her husband George of Belton, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Sally Johnson of Colesburg; fifteen grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a brother-in-law Dick Johnson and his wife Pat of Storm Lake; and nieces and nephews.

 Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jimmy at age 7, and her son Joe Johnson in 2011.

 At Jeans request, there will be a private family graveside service held in the Scranton Township Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made in Jean’s name to an organization of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnndwoodhouse.com.

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