Jane Harris Jorgenson

8/20/1926 - 10/31/2018

Jane died peacefully with her daughter holding her hand after a brief illness.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Willard Jorgenson, daughter-in-law, Heather Norvig, parents Paul and Susan Harris and siblings Vivian Harris, Donald Harris and Elizabeth Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and John Norvig of Omaha, two grandsons, Ben Norvig of Gretna, Justin Norvig of Omaha and her great-granddaughters, Faith, Hope and Grace Norvig of Gretna.

She also is survived by brother-in-law, Morris Anderson of Stillwater, MN, and sister-in-laws Bernice Harris of Holdrege, NE and Betty Nelson of Helena, GA as well as nieces, nephews and good friends.

Jane was born in Fairview, OK, grew up in Axtell, NE  and graduated from Kearney State Teacher's College.  Jane met her husband Willard in Fremont where they lived for 26 years. Jane taught high school English and was a drama coach until she chose to stay home and be a full-time homemaker.  Jane liked to read, garden, listen to classical music, draw house plans for fun and adored children, always had an abundant supply of "Tic-Tacs" for them. She especially delighted in spending time with her family whom she dearly loved.  She and her family were very involved with the Alliance Church in Fremont.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM followed by short memorial service and dessert reception on Friday, Nov 9, 2018 at The Lighthouse .  Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.

A very sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Lighthouse and to St. Croix Hospice.