Janet Neighbors passed away surrounded by her loved ones on August 8, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 72.
Janet was born on November 13, 1948, in Hays, KS, to George and Hilda Bollig. She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1966 then attended Airline Training School in Denver, graduating in '67.
Janet met the love of her life, Glenn Neighbors, in Denver while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. The couple married September 2, 1967, and were blessed with 53 years of marriage, two children, Glenn, Jr. and Heidi, and four grandchildren. Her family was her life, and her husband was her best friend. Janet and Glenn cherished their moments together and were truly in love with each other.
Janet worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. then was privileged to later stay home and raise her children. Once the children were older, Janet worked at JC Penney, Messiah Lutheran Church as secretary, and Walmart.
Janet met her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in December 1975. She attended The Rock Church and actively served in many areas from deacon board to pianist and secretary, youth teacher, ladies group and bible studies, and assisted Glenn with rest home services. She was also a Cub Scout den mother and proudly supported her children's and later grandchildren's activities. Janet enjoyed doing crafts and puzzles, spending time with her friends, bowling on women's leagues, and working out with her pool pals at the North Platte Rec Center.
Janet loved Jesus, her family and her friends. Her life was a blessing to those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hilda Bollig; sisters, Cheryl Keith and Darlene Hentges; twin brothers, Lawrence and Doorance Bollig; nephew, Gregory Folchert; Glenn's father and stepmother, Ron and Angela Neighbors; brothers-in-law, Nicholas Lastoka, Lyle Keith and John Hentges; and Glenn's stepbrothers, Art and George Aurand.
Janet is survived by her husband, Glenn, Sr., and son, Glenn, Jr., of North Platte; daughter, Heidi (Sid, Jr.) Fessler, of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Derrick (Paige) Neighbors, of North Platte, Allyson Neighbors, of Grand Island and Quinn Fessler and Sid Fessler, III, of Broken Bow; her sister, Deborah Lastoka, of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Carl (Janet) Bollig, of Columbus; Glenn's brothers, Rondel (Marie) Neighbors and David (Michele) Neighbors, of California; as well as other relatives and her friends.
Celebration of Janet's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at The Rock Church. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Foursquare Mission (in care of The Rock Church) or Hope Embraced Youth Outreach. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.