Jan Johnson

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Jan Johnson, 72, of Temple, will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Christ Episcopal Church, 300 N. Main St. in Temple at 10 AM.

Mrs. Johnson Passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family at a local hospital. Jan was born on November, 20, 1945.

Jan was born and raised in Dallas. As a young lady, she met the love of her life, Larry Johnson, while attending a young singles Bible study. They spent forty-two wonderful years together as husband and wife. She had great pride in the three children they raised together. In her later years, she had lunch dates weekly with her oldest daughter, Kristina. It was something that both women enjoyed very much. Jan was also a wonderful assistant to her husband and his magic shows. Without a doubt, family was her greatest treasure in life. She was also a very talented crafter. Jan was a very faithful Christian woman, that praised the Lord with all her heart. She has lived in the central Texas area for over 35 years. She was a dedicated member of Christ Episcopal Church. She loved to crochet and do needle work. She gifted her hand-crafted work to friends and family with love. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Jeanette Shockley.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Larry Johnson; son, David Johnson; daughters, Kristina Gomez and husband, Joe, Theresa Brooks and husband, Cade; grandchildren, Javier Elizondo and Adrian Elizondo, Serenity Johnson; as well as many other extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jan's name to the Alzheimer's Respite Care Group of First Lutheran Church of Temple (Thursday Group) and the ALS Association of Austin.

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