Jeanette Johnson
07/17/1924 - 08/05/2021
Obituary For Jeanette Johnson
On August 5, 2021, Jeanette Johnson, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 97. She is survived by her children Jeff (Geri), Brad (Diane), and Dennis; her grandchildren Jeffrey, Daniel, David, Jessica, and Steven and their spouses; and her great-grandchildren Landen, Daniel, Charlotte, and Slade. Jeanette was preceded in death by her father Sigfrid, mother Nathalie, brother Oscar, and grandson Paul.
Jeanette was born in San Francisco and grew up in Oakland. As a young adult, she joined the Navy (WAVES) and supported her country during both WWII and the Korean War. During this time she attended both UC Berkeley and San Diego State. On March 19, 1954 she married Donald Johnson. They raised 3 sons- Jeff, Brad, and Dennis. From 1971 to 1989, she was a beloved attendance clerk at Irvington High School. She attended Neighborhood Church in Newark for many years. Jeanette will be remembered as patient, kind, intelligent and independent. Many people in Fremont will remember her driving around town in her blue 1964 Impala until the 2000s. She was involved in the lives of all of her grandchildren- volunteering at the school, attending sporting events, and imparting her values and wisdom to them daily. She loved to travel and had many adventures with her travel buddies. Later in life she enjoyed Starbucks, crossword puzzles, and Jeopardy- still beating her family members at Jeopardy just weeks before her passing. We are grateful to her loving caregivers who supported her in her last days.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Bridges Community Church at 11am. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the memorial service. Donations in her name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Bridges Community Church or KQED.
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