On June 3, 1951, Jean Liston was married in Grace Lutheran Church of Hooper to John Scoville. Due to his employment with Northern Natural Gas Co., the couple lived in several different communities during their married years, and retired in Omaha. John died on January 1, 1988. Later, Jean moved to Fremont to make her home in the Pathfinder House, and in December of 2005, she returned to Omaha.
Jean had been a faithful volunteer at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha for several years. Years ago, when living in Lyons, NE, she had been active in her church's choir. She had also been involved with the Meals on Wheels program, and with community concerts. Other interests of Jean were gardening and painting. Jean was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Hooper.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Deborah and husband Robert Snyder of Omaha
Nancy and husband John Feldmann of Shawnee, Kansas
3 grandchildren - Audrey and husband Evan Eusey of South Carolina
Brad Feldmann of Kansas City
Clayton Feldmann of Shawnee
1 sister - Norma and husband Darrell Kuhlmann of Herman, NE
mother - Evelyn Liston of Fremont
Jean was preceded in death by her husband John, and brother Marvin Tichota
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday (April 1st) in Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper with the Rev. Joel Schroeder officiating. The committal will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Villa Hospice in Omaha and to Parkinson's Research.
Visitation at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper will be on Monday (March 31st) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be at the church Tuesday morning for an hour before the service.
Condolences(8)
Dennis and Ann Zitterkopf
Cypress, TX Thursday, April 3, 2008 Deb and Nancy; We are so sorry to hear that Jean has left this earthly home. We know she has gone to be with your father, John, whose is with our Heavenly Father. Both of your parents have a special place in our hearts. With great fondness, our sons, Brian and Andrew, talk about the times we spent at their home and they in ours. We cherish those times. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers. Love, Dennis and Ann Zitterkopf EX-Lyons and Omaha friendsLINDA LIPPINCOTT
VALLEY, NE Tuesday, April 1, 2008 LINDA WANTED ME TO SEND AN E-MAIL- SHE LIVED AT THE PATHFINDER AND THOUGHT THE WORLD OF JEAN- SHE SAID YOU ARE ALL IN HER THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS- LINDA LIPPINCOTTNora Van Cleave
Omaha, Ne Monday, March 31, 2008 Jean trained me as a volunteer at Immanuel Hospital. She was so caring for the families and for all the volunteers. I will always remember her as one of the most caring persons I have met. We all miss her very much.Leslie Bender
Omaha, Ne Monday, March 31, 2008 Jean was volunteering at the Information Desk when I began working as the Volunteer Coordinator at Immanuel in 1994. I will remember her for her grace and good humor. What a lovely lady! She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Stephanie and Andy Weissinger
Omaha, NE Sunday, March 30, 2008 Daughters of Jean, we had enjoyed getting to know Jean when we moved next door to her on Tucker Street in 1985. She always made homemde cinnamon rolls for our family for Christmas morning, and loved to exchange yard projects stories with my husband. She was a special person!John and Jennie Condon
Omaha, Ne Sunday, March 30, 2008 Deb: Jennie and I offer our sincere condolences. Havng lost both of our parents we can feel your pain. Our prayers will always be with you and your husband, as well as all your family. Sincerely, John and JennieJonnie & Rob Andrew
Akron, OH Sunday, March 30, 2008 Aunt Norma and Family, Bev has informed us of your sister's death. This must be very hard for you. We will be praying for you and your sister's family. Love, Jonnie and RobJoan (Meyer)Moeller
Omaha, NE Saturday, March 29, 2008 I have not seen Jean or Norma in some time. But remember visiting the Liston family with Grandma Meyer. My sympathy to all.