Jean Johnston
October 18, 2011
Jean Elizabeth Burge Johnston, 91, Grapevine, Texas, formerly of Lisbon, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in Green Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center, North Richland Texas. Jean's funeral will be Monday 10:30 a.m., at the First Federated Church, Lisbon by Rev. Clinton Jeffers. Her visitation will be Sunday, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon. Burial Lisbon Cemetery. Surviving Jean is her family: son Marvin (Kay) Johnston, Sunset, TX, daughter Carol (Donald) Woodard, Bloomfield, Co, daughter-in-law Phoebe (Charles) Meyer, Pottsboro, TX. 8 grandchildren: Scott (Jennifer) Johnston, Jennifer (Wayne) Grogan, Kristina Meyer, Angela (Thomas) Souther, of TX, Kelli Woodard, Corey Woodard, Jared Cavey, Melissa (Brian) Gurley, of CO. 6 great-grandchildren: Ethan Johnston, Shaye Souther, Madison Grogan of TX, Brynn Gurley, Malaya Woodard, Kailani Woodard of CO and Jean's brother Vernon Burge of Mount Vernon. Preceding Jean in death were her husband Dale, son Richard and daughter Cheri Cavey. Jean was born October 13, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Ia., to Harold Burge and Marjorie Brown Burge. Jean graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1938 and married Dale a year later. She was active in the First Federated Church in Lisbon and was a 4H leader for 15 years in Cedar County. For over fifty years, Jean and her husband farmed land south of Lisbon. After the passing of her husband, Jean lived in Cedar Rapids at the Methwick Retirement Community for 12 years. Then the past 4 years in Texas at a Retirement Community. Memorial can be made to First Federated Church, 115 N Walnut, Lisbon, or ALS Association (alsa.org), 27001 Agoura Rd, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA, or PKD Foundation (pkdcure.org), 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO or a charity of one's choice.
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Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Jean (one of our favorite Aunts). It is hard to remember all the good things as it has been such a long time since we have seen her. The things most memoriable to us is when (I) was younger and she and Dale took us under their wings when we were visiting our Grandmother. They related to us “younger” kids so well. She was a great person and had much sadness in her later years with the passing of a husband and 2 children. God Bless her for her caring ways. She is now with Dale and her 2 children. Our blessings and sympathy go out to her 2 remaining children. Since we have no addresses we hope this will be passed on to them. God’s Blessings to all. Ken and Carolyn Herring
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Aunt Jean. Last time we visited was at Meth-Wick many years ago. She shared all of her pictures and was excited to talk about each child’s accomplishments and their chilren’s activities. We have kept up with family info through Dad and Mom. Dad was pleased to talk with sister Jean on her birthday. May she now rest in heaven with Dale, Richard and Cheri. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Have safe triips home. Linda and Earl Freese, Brian, Erin and families in Texas and Oklahoma