Janet D. Jorgensen

Janet D. Jorgensen was known for the steady kindness she brought to work, family, and her community. For many Omaha shoppers, Janet’s friendly voice and helpful manner in Von Maur’s gift department were part of their routine; customers remembered her as someone who enjoyed helping people find the perfect gift. She worked at the store for many years and became a familiar, trusted presence to colleagues and regular patrons alike.

Family was central to Janet’s life. She is remembered by those closest to her as a devoted mother and grandmother who took pleasure in family milestones and everyday moments. In the weeks before the holiday season in 2007 she was preparing for family events and the small acts of care that marked her role in their lives.

Janet’s passing on December 5, 2007, was met with deep sorrow across her workplace and the wider Omaha community. Friends and coworkers recall her outgoing personality and the warmth she showed to strangers and neighbors. Funeral and memorial services brought together family, friends, and the many people whose lives she had touched through work and community ties.

While words cannot replace the presence of someone who offered steady kindness, Janet’s memory endures in the recollections of those who knew her as a thoughtful, helpful, and warm person. She is survived by her children and grandchildren, who remember her for the care she showed in daily life and the special attention she gave to family gatherings. Her life is honored by those who continue to hold her memory close.