Jean Caroline Johnson
Lansing, MI
Jean was born April 19, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan. She passed away March 17, 2018, at age 83. Jean retired from Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company in 1995 and was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church in Lansing.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Beatrice Strachan; her brother and sister-in-law, Bill & Dee Strachan; sister, Shirley Torongo; niece, Connie Torongo; nephew, Dean Wintermeyer; and former husband, Gary L. Johnson.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Nick Johnson and fiancée Juliet Garapetian of Holt, MI, Chris and Paula Johnson of Okemos, MI, and Paula Jean Johnson and Dave Bartlett of Lansing, MI. Jean was so proud of her 8 grandchildren, Morgan (Dan) Housekeeper, Baleigh Johnson, Connor Johnson, Kristen (Sean) Brogan, Matt (Holly) Johnson, Mackenzie Houlehen, Hayley Houlehen and Natalie Houlehen; and her 2 great-grandchildren, Eze Johnson and Hadley Johnson. Jean is also survived by her sister, Donna Wintermeyer of Saginaw, MI.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. Her family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s honor to Mayflower Congregational Church or The Care Team Hospice.
Jean’s family would like to thank The Care Team Hospice and Riverwind Assisted Living Center in Williamston for the kind and compassionate care they provided to their mother in her final days.
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Olga Holden
March 17, 2018 at 8:25 pmPaula. I’m so very sorry to read of your mom’s death. I have fun memories of your many stories about her. I will be in France and will miss her memorial service. Will be thinking of you and send my love and hugs
Teddi Jean White Fernandez
March 17, 2018 at 11:27 pmI fondly remember Jean as my “Aunt Jeannie”. She was always so much fun to be around! That twinkle in her eye and her infectious giggles at family gatherings are always my first thought when she comes to mind. My thoughts have turned toward all of you as I consider how different things will be without her. I hope to join you on Saturday to say my farewells.
Timothy Prichard
March 18, 2018 at 4:34 amLoved your Mom. Beautiful woman. Always looked forward to Christmas Eve dinner at Pat and Mollys. I would sit in the family room with your mom and Ann Mcguire and talk for hours. Rest In Peace Jean. Love and prayers to Paula and the family.
Becky McCarthy
March 18, 2018 at 9:07 amLove and prayers to all the family. She was a very special lady with a good heart. I have so many great memories of spending time at your house in my younger years that i still think about often. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time…
Irene Kellenberger
March 18, 2018 at 9:50 pmYour mom / grandma was a very gracious, kind and caring lady. She looked so beautiful at Morgan‘s bridal shower. I pray you will be comforted with precious memories and God‘s presence.
Ken and Kris Proseus Smith
March 21, 2018 at 10:43 amDear Nick and Family,
Your Mother’s legacy is our good fortune. . .
Mothers are one of God’s greatest blessings.
Caring about your sorrow and remembering you in prayer.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as there is celebration of such a life lived.
Sending thoughts and prayers that you may find comfort in cherished memories… And may love be what you remember most of all.
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Tom Terranova
March 24, 2018 at 5:15 pmTo Nick and the family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother sure was a nice person. I remember coming over to the house many times and she was always the sweetest thing. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God watch over her and Rest In Peace.