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
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
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
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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