Naomi Johnston
March 14, 2014
Naomi Virginia Johnston, 97, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 one hour prior to service from 10-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Johnston with funeral services following at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Johnston with burial following at Glendale Cemetery
Naomi was born April 30, 1916 in Adams County to H.H. (Hade) and Millie (Madison) DeVore and raised on a farm near Corning, Iowa. She graduated from Massena High School in 1933 and went on to complete another year of formal education. She taught school in a one room school house for many years. She then met her husband Millard Johnston, and they were married and moved to the Des Moines area where they lived most of their lives. They were blessed with one child, daughter Jana. Naomi then worked for Des Moines Public Schools, and also worked for Younkers retiring in 1981.
She is survived by her daughter, Jana Jongewaard of Clive, IA., brother, Robert DeVore of Elk Horn IA., and grandson, Arthur “AJ” Jongewaard of Brooklyn, NY.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, H.H.(Hade) and Millie DeVore; husband, Millard; and sister Darlene Conatser.
Memorial contributions may be directed to benefit First Baptist Church, Johnston Iowa in Naomi’s loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joyce Kopecky
03/20/2014
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Johnston's passing. We really enjoyed living next door on MHR when we were first married. It tickled her that Randy was the cook of the house, and she would ask if he'd make her another pie. She will be missed!
Dy Schulze
03/17/2014
Jana,
I still remember when Rodd and I saw you and your mother in Valley Junction during the Farmers Market (5+ years ago?). Your mother was dressed up like she was going to church. She looked so cute.
I will see you tomorrow.
Kristy Richards
03/17/2014
Jana and AJ,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Naomi passing. It is hard to feel happy knowing she is happy and seeing all the relatives and Uncle Millard again. Our prayers are with you. Allen and Kristy