Died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Nye Pointe in Fremont
Dolores was born July 11, 1936 in the Oakland Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska to Elmer and Freda 'Koehler' Johnson. Dolores was the oldest of two children, both she and her brother attended country school District 48. The family moved to Fremont in 1950 and she graduated in 1954 from Fremont Senior High. She worked part time of her senior year at Alberta's Beauty Salon. After graduation she went to Edams School of Hair Dressing, after graduating she returned to Fremont to Alberta's Beauty Salon, where she managed one of the two beauty shops. She later worked at Styles Unlimited. Dolores was a beautician for fifty years.
Dolores met Paul Watson in 1954 and married the love of her life on March 3, 1957 at Sinai Lutheran Church. She did ceramics and enjoyed the grandkids and working at church.
Survivors:
Husband - Paul
Daughter - Dorene (Bryan) Kaspar of Fremont
Grandson - Dustin (Amy) Kaspar and their son Owen of Malmo
Dallas (Abby) Kaspar and their daughters Azlyn and Hollyn of Surprise, AZ.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Dorita Janky, brother Don Johnson, sisters-in-law Marjorie Bradbury and LaVerne Perkins, brothers-in-law LeRoy and Raymond Watson, and special friend Shirley Lundstrom.
The funeral will be 10am, Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Sinai Lutheran Church, burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Joel willnerd
Houston, TX Friday, August 2, 2024 My sincere condolence to the family. In the 90s when we had the family reunions Dolores was one of my favorite people/cousin to talk to, what a sweet lady. Joel Willnerd. Elwyn Willnerds youngest son. We will all meet again, reunion with the lord.Glenda R Long
Omaha, NE Thursday, August 1, 2024 Dear Paul & family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. My mother Laverne Hasebroock was a long time client of Delores back in the 1980's to 2000. I remember how much she enjoyed spending time with her. I had the privilege of meeting her several times. May God continue to watch over all of you & give you peace & comfort. Glenda & Oral Long (Omaha, Ne)Mike and Pam Burch
Fremont, NE Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Dear Paul and familyWe are so sorry to hear about your loss.
You were dear friends. Delores was a wonderful lady
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda Jensen
Herman, NE Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Dear Paul and family. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We always enjoyed seeing you and Dolores at Nye Pointe and we will miss you both. It was beautiful to see you two together because it was so evident that you two have shared a lifetime of love and respect for each other. What a very special couple.Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
From Darlene Ferris and family (Jim and Linda Jensen)
Heather Foster
Fremont, NE Sunday, July 28, 2024 My sincere condolences to the family of Delores . I worked with Delores at Styles Unlimited when it was on Bell Street We had many good times there! God bless .Heather Foster