Janet Diane Johnson passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2024. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 29th, 1951. As an infant Janet was adopted by Margret “Gwen” Gwendolyn
Slater Jordan and Paul Stell Jordan of Butte, Montana.
Janet was preceded in death by her father, Paul Jordan in 1983 and her mother, Gwen Jordan in 2010.
Janet graduated from Butte High school in 1969 and then started her career as a beautician until she had children. She then spent many years working in her parents’ jewelry store, Paul S. Jordan Jewelry in Butte, Mt. After the business was sold, Janet continued to work in customer service/retail. Some of the places she worked were Steele’s Warehouse, KOPR/KBOW Radio station, Columbus Plaza, Joann Fabrics, and Herbergers, all in Butte. Janet also lived in Las Vegas briefly and worked at Lazy Boy Furniture and was able to enjoy
working at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where she enjoyed being an usher for shows such as Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, and Elton John. She eventually returned to Butte as well as
returned to Herbergers until they closed. She finished her working career as a bank teller at US Bank in Butte, MT and retired in 2021.
Janet enjoyed reading, taking care of her pets, spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as being an active member of her church. She was often part of numerous church activities as well as part of a Thursday night Church group and many Bible study groups.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Nikki (Troy) Smidt; son, Erik (Keri) Johnson; and her grandchildren, Troy Smidt Jr., Aubree (Jacob) Rawley, Jacquelyn Smidt, Kylah Johnson, and
Mason Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to an animal shelter of your choice.
Cremation has taken place.
The following is the celebration of life information:
Thursday July 25th, 2024
Christ Church Anglican
1200 Texas Ave, Butte, MT 59701
10:00AM
Burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery
Reception immediately following burial at Christ Church Anglican
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Janet.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services is privileged to care for Janet and her family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 am
Thursday July 25, 2024
Christ Church Anglican
1200 Texas Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial
Immediately Following
Thursday July 25, 2024
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Immediately Following Burial
Thursday July 25, 2024
Christ Church Anglican
1200 Texas Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 am
Thursday July 25, 2024
Christ Church Anglican
1200 Texas Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial
Immediately Following
Thursday July 25, 2024
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Immediately Following Burial
Thursday July 25, 2024
Christ Church Anglican
1200 Texas Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Diane Jordan says
We are saddened by Jan’s passing! God Bless and watch over Nikki, Erik and their families during these sad times! Uncl Paul and Gwen were waiting with open arms😢💔
Kim says
Janet it is so unreal that you’re gone. You will be so missed but we have so many memories of such fun and special family times together. Give everyone big hugs from us and just know Nikki, Troy, Erik , Keri and your beautiful grandkids will be watched over by the love of there family. All and every butterfly are truly blessed by you. You spread your wings to a more beautiful, glorious place. Rest easy my friend till we meet again. ❤️🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Denise Horne says
Nikki, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was wonderful. So friend and welcoming
Lori Mancuso says
I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Janet was so kind to me growing up! I remember many times visiting Paul, Gwen, and Janet in their home on White Way. My mom (Betty Lou Raffath) worked for Paul at his jewelry store. My parents and the Jordans were great friends. RIP Janet!
sharon smith says
Jan- Butte won’t be the same without you. You were always so full of fun, love and activity. I have so many memories of our teen years together. When I think of all of our adventures I always smile. I know you are in a beautiful place with our Lord and Savior. I will miss you my friend and cousin. Lots of love and hugs for you and your wonderful children.
Cookie Jordan says
I am so saddened by Janet’s passing. She was not only my niece but my friend. I wish I could have been there for her when she passed
Melvera Jordan says
I am so saddened by Janet’s passing. She was noy only my niece but my friend
Katie Haxby says
My deepest condolences for the families loss. She was one of a kind and absolutely loved her kids and grandkids. I enjoyed anytime I saw her out and about. If you were ever looking to buy wherever she was working she truly was the best salesperson to help you find exactly what you needed. She was beyond kind to me when I was in the purple Bs with her daughter. RIP Janet you were a beautiful person
Bonnie Carroll says
Gone much to soon but forever in our hearts God bless and may He be with you all and wrap you in His loving care 🙏🙏🙏
Judi Vetter says
Janet was filled with so much love and kindness
We should all try to be like her ❤️❤️
Bets Johnson says
Janet you are going to be missed. You were well loved by many. I think about our last text and even though you weren’t feeling good you still worried about my pups. This shows how caring you really were. So many waiting for you. Fly with the butterflies.
Patsy Morano says
I’m so blessed that I got to meet her and get to know her the last few years. She was a lot like her sisters and me. I’m sad that she has passed away too soon. She was a kind woman.
Patsy Morano (half-sister)
Morano says
Sending our thoughts and prayers. We were blessed to find you Janet. April 10, 2019 changed our families lives. After 68 years, our mom got to meet the sister she never knew. My mom is thankful for the memories and conversations over the past 5 years.
Morano family