Jeanne Marie Ford Wilson was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on February 2,
1965 to Raymond Oran and Rosemary Elaine Ford. She passed away on
November 22, 2019 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska.
Private family services will be held per Jeanne’s request.
Jeanne lived her life by the old adage of “Live Simply,” finding joy and beauty in
the simple things in life, the greatest being time spent with those she loved
dearly. She was very proud of and passionate about her home state of Nebraska
and admired its endless beauty; it’s beauty gave her such a feeling of inner
peace. Her favorite things were her granddogs, her flower gardens, DIY home
projects, and PBS television.
Jeanne’s greatest love and her deepest pride were her children and her grandson.
Jeanne is survived by her beloved grandson, Clyde Koca, her children, sons;
Jason Wilson of Plattsmouth, Trevor Wilson of Lincoln; daughters Audrey Wilson
(John Harrison) of Plattsmouth, and Courtney Clark (Dustin Koca) of Bellevue.
Parents Richard and Rosemary Schmitz of Plattsmouth, brothers Mark Ford of
Council Bluffs, and Craig (Dawn) Ford of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Nebraska Wildlife Conservation Fund, Arbor Day
Foundation, PBS NET Television of Nebraska, or any charitable organization
which promotes and protects the natural beauty of our great state of Nebraska.