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Leora Laura Johnson McFarland
7 Apr 1931 – 20 Jan 2021
| Birth | 7 Apr 1931 |
| Death | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Cemetery | Fort McPherson National Cemetery Maxwell , Lincoln County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Annie M. on 21 Jan 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221473757 |
Bio
Leora was born April 7, 1931, to John and Carrie Johnson in Perkins County, NE. When she was 18 months old, her mother died so she was raised by her sisters, especially Marie and her husband, Don Hazelrigg. By the age of 5 the family moved to North Platte where Leora attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1949. On September 19, 1948, Leora married Donald McFarland at the First Christian Church and they made North Platte their home. When their children were younger, Leora was a Cub Scout Pack Leader, Den Mother, Blue Bird Leader and Girl Scout Leader. Leora had been a member of the First Christian Church for over 64 years and was active as an elder, diaconate, choir member and past president of C.W.F. She also enjoyed doing crafts for the church. Leora was a life member of the PTA and past member of the Good Sam's Club, Winnebago Club, and Madison Parents Association. She was also a member, past Matron, past President and Past President of the Past Matrons of Signet Chapter #55 Order of Eastern Star. Leora enjoyed her family and liked to go R-Ving in the motor home and babysit for numerous children. After 58 years of marriage, Don passed away in 2006. Preceded by: Husband: Don, Sr. Son: Michael McFarland Daughters: Carol Joyce and Donna Peterson Parents: John and Carrie Johnson Sisters: Marie (Don) Hazelrigg, Mildred (John) Lloyd, Margaret ( Leroy) Collins and Alice (Chester) Florom Brothers: Paul and James Johnson Survived by: Children: Donald, Jr. (Patricia) McFarland, Christy (Jim) Relph, Randall (Kathy) McFarland Many Grandchildren and Great grandchildren Son-in-law: Terry (Chris) Peterson Many other family and friends Odean Colonial Chapel Jan 2021
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BELOVED WIFE MOM & GRANDMA
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Family
Parents
Spouse
Siblings
- James Hansen Johnson 1911–2002
- CPL Paul Nels Johnson 1917–1944
- Marie A Johnson Hazelrigg 1920–1992
- Margaret May Johnson Collins 1923–1999
- Mildred Florence Johnson Lloyd 1925–2001
- Alice A. Johnson Florom 1928–2008
- Alice Arlene Johnson Florom 1928–2008
Children
- Carol McFarland Joyce 1949–2017 FaG
- Donna Lynn McFarland Peterson 1952–2004 FaG
- Michael Dennis McFarland 1957–2008 FaG
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