Ardeth Johnson, age 90, of Oshkosh, Nebraska, formerly of Terry, Montana, passed away on August 10th, 2024, in Oshkosh, Nebraska at her daughters home.
Ardeth was born December 25, 1933, in Fowler, Indiana to Kenneth and Dorothy Childers, the youngest of 5 children. She attended elementary and high school in Fowler, graduating in 1951. After graduation she worked for RCA in Indianapolis. She had met Robert Johnson earlier in her life and by 1954 he had convinced her to move to Ismay, Montana and become his wife. They were married on February 26, 1955. In November of that year their son Rocky was born and two and a half years later their daughter Judy joined.
In 1963, they bought a farm in Wisconsin and packed up everything they owned plus kids and a dog. Ardeth was a hard-working farm wife and loved working next to Robert. She was an excellent seamstress, making beautiful wedding and bridesmaid dresses. By 1976 they longed to be back to where they began, so they sold the farm and bought a small place in Terry. For the past 4 years she has lived with her daughter and son-in-law.
Ardeth is survived by her daughter Judy Jeske (Stephen); 3 grandsons Robert Johnson (Amanda), Brian Johnson, and Damon Jeske (Christine); 8 great grandchildren Kaylee Piron, Christopher Johnson, Lauren Grove and Jaelyn Grove, Reagan Johnson, Mariyah, Amara and Daniel Jeske; and sister Joann Fairgrief.
Ardeth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; son Rocky; sisters Marge and Betty; and her brother David.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday September 10, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday September 10, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
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Nancy Conlin says
Judy and Stevie, Ardeth will be truly missed. She was my friend and I loved her. Ardeth may God be with you and your family.
Laura & Cliff Monasmith says
Have a great reunion with Uncle Robert, Ardeth. You were very special.
Carol Schneidt says
I loved your mother! I met her in the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City in 1986. Robert and my husband, NIck, were roommates. She and I shared a dorm room at the college there and became great friends! My she rest in peace!
Donna says
Oh, Judy! So sorry to hear about your mom passing. And also Rocky. I had no idea. I loved your dad and mom, and feel one more piece of my family is gone. Hugs to you and Damien!
Your cousin Donna.
Shirley Gill says
Instant frienship when I moved in next door in Terry, Mt. She helped me to restore the house. We had so much fun all those years together. Doing the garden, making salsa and so many other things. She will be in my heart forever. She was wonderful to my grandaughters, especially Jessica who she would sit on the table and fed pudding evevy day. What a God send she was into our lives. Robert too loved us dearly. They are together now. Thank you Judy and Steve for taking such good care of her. Love you, Shirley,Sam, Tiawna & Jessica
Lissa Power says
Sorry to hear about Ardeth’s passing. She was a nice lady with alot of different talents. She reupholstered my sectional couch…impeccable work! She did mending for my mom and me. She would always invite you in to visit. Hope she’s reunited with Robert. I say on behalf of my parents, Ardi and Willis Bartholomay, Ardeth was a good friend and is already missed.
Carolyn E Hays says
Rest in Peace Ardeth! You were such a beautiful and happy person when Robert was still with you and you always seemed so alone and sad after his death. Hope you are laughing with brother-in-law Bill and Robert right now! Cooky (Johnson) Hays
Roberta Roelfsema says
Best neighbor ever! We had so much fun working together with pealing potatoes and making French fries, so many potatoes! She even helped me fix a fence in the back yard one day. Wonderful friend and neighbor, glad we had that time together. She will be missed by all.
Roberta Roelfsema says
Best neighbor ever! Had fun with Ardeth pealing potatoes and making French fries and much more out of the joyful bounty of potatoes . She even helped me fix a fence in the back yard when we first moved in next door. Wonderful lady and friend. She will be missed by all.