Jeane Johnson

Obituary

Jeane Greenawalt Johnson was born near Princeton, Kansas. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, and then Kansas State University, graduating in 1947 with a BS degree and later a BA from San Jose University, in her chosen fields of home economics and education. She received many honors including Mortar Board, Omicron Nu, Phi Kappa Phi, as well as scholarships.She and her husband Bruce Johnson were married in 1951, and lived in Ladera (Portola Valley, CA), where their two daughters were born. Jeane was a 4-H leader and trainer and judge at county and state fairs. She also taught clothing construction classes to adults at the YWCA in Palo Alto and Ca¤ada Community College in Redwood City.Jeane was the author of three publications for teachers and students in her field of clothing. She was known as an innovative, inspiring, and caring instructor. She later started her own business and cofounded the Association of Image Consultants and was active in other professional organizations. She was a remarkable woman with a keen intelligence and active social life.Jeane was an active member of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, serving in several capacities. She also volunteered at Hope House. In 2011 Jeane and Bruce moved to The Terraces of Los Gatos, a retirement community where they spent the last years of their lives. They were active participants in activities at The Terraces. Jeane was a warm, caring and dynamic woman and will be greatly missed.Jeane was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years. Survivors include daughters Wendy (AR) and Deanna Foster Godsoe (husband Tom Godsoe) of Ben Lomond, grandson Michael Foster (TX), sister Martha Miller (FL), a niece, and several nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 16th, 2:00 PM at The Terraces, 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos.