Doris Johnson Lane

1909 - 2015

Doris Johnson Lane obituary, 1909-2015, Olathe, KS

BORN

1909

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service

105 E. Loula Street

Olathe, Kansas

Doris Lane Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2015.

Doris Johnson Lane died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the age of 105. She was born June 25, 1909, in Warwick, ND, the daughter of Howard Christian and Nelle Blythe Couch Johnson. She grew up in Adel, IA. Her mother died when she was 7 and she was raised by her aunt and grandparents. She graduated from Adel High School and attended Iowa State College at Ames for a year, then entered Research Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City, where she graduated in 1932. In 1933, she married Charles Orr Lane, who was in the editorial department of the KC Star-Times. The family moved to Olathe in 1946. When World War II began, she worked in the Red Cross Blood Bank Program.

She worked as an RN at Research Hospital and at the KS School for the Deaf. When a bond issue for a hospital in Olathe failed, she joined with Margaret Deshler to form the Olathe Registered Nurses Group to raise funds for the hospital. After much planning, networking and consciousness raising, along with many bake sales, rummage sales and other fund rasing ideas, the Olathe Community Hospital opened in 1953. She was on the hospital board there and at Olathe Medical Center for 22 years and was the first woman president. She was active in the hospital auxiliary, working in the radiology mammography dept., the blood mobile, and other areas. She served as nursing chairman of the Johnson County Red Cross for 16 years. She was with PTA while her son was in school, ending as council president, and she worked with Headstart and school health programs.

The family served as host family for an AFS student from Switzerland.She served with VISTA for a year on a Sioux reservation in South Dakota, working with health programs for low-income people of all ages. As part of the Olathe Emergency Assistance Program, she managed the Clothing Closet at First United Methodist Church (now Grace United Methodist) and she organized the food pantry at the church. She served on numerous church boards and ommissions. She belonged to Chapter FL, P.E.O., and the Olathe chapter of DAR, and she was on the Cedar House board. She also had served as staff member and as a supervisor at the Crisis Intervention Center in Kansas City. For relaxation, she loved gardening and bird-watching.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck; sisters, Ruth McCortney and Ramona Ball; brother, Byron Johnson; and half-sister, Anita Magnusson. She is survived by her son, Jim, and daughter-in-law, Lu; grandson, Matthew; and half-brother, Lee Johnson. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 at Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 Ridgeview Rd. Olathe, KS. 66061. Burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, 13901 Blackbob Rd. Olathe, KS. 66062. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Good Samaritan Center 20705 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS.66061 or to the Doris Lane Scholarship Fund at the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of: McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 E. Loula St. Olathe, KS. 66061 (913) 782-0582. Condolences may be offered at: www.mcgilley-frye.com Arrangements under the direction of McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Olathe, KS.

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March 29, 2015

Bill McCortney

I have such warm memories of Aunt Doris, even back when I was a seven year old, and Aunt Doris took the time to to be with our family after my little sister was born, using her kindness and many skills to welcome the new member to the family. What a marvelous lady, and such a privilege to know her as my aunt.
Bill McCortney

March 28, 2015

Kathy Cornwell

Jamie & Lu - so sorry to hear about Doris, what a strong and dedicated individual. I know you will miss her. - Don & Kathy

March 27, 2015

Heather Devocelle Schoonover

I have lived in Olathe almost my entire life and thrilled she had dream for quality health care in Olathe...Doris touched many valuable programs in our community. Love and Prayers to the family

March 27, 2015

Daniel Bettens

To Jamie, my American brother and to his Family, I would like to share my sadness and give them my heartfelt sympathy during those painful days. I had the great chance to spend one year with you, Chuck and Doris in 1962 and 1963 as AFS Exchange Student in Olathe. Doris became my American Mom and has always been very helpful and kind to me. She was a great Lady and I will always keep her in my heart.

Dan Bettens from Switzerland

March 26, 2015

Kathy Chartrand

It was a pleasure to help care for Doris in her last days. I visited with her a few weeks ago about the new addition to the Olathe Medical Center and told her it was to be a mother-baby addition. She raised her eyebrows and said she wasn't sure she could go back to doing that kind of nursing. I asked if she still remembered how to change diapers and she responded that, oh yes!, she could help with that.
Always ready to help, Doris and Margaret Deshler were the true founders of the Olathe Community Hospital. She helped guide my mother, Rosemary Pierron, through several childbirths. She was a volunteer after her "retirement" and continued to enlighten us at Good Samaritan Nursing Center with her wonderful stories.
We have lost a jewel and my thoughts are with you.

March 25, 2015

Mike Duncan

Jamie, all my sympathy on the loss of your mother. Back in the day, I knew you came from a very special place. She had a lot to do with that place. Continue to celebrate her life with yours. All the best...

March 25, 2015

Karen Sutton-Beets

Jamie, your Mom was a very special lady. She fought for and accomplished many goals which benefited so many of us growing up in Olathe during the 40's, 50's and 60's and all those who came long after us. The way she lived her life was a great example for all of us. Although she's passed from this life her legacy of love and caring will always be remembered.

March 25, 2015

Dale Applebaugh

Jamie and family -

I was sorry to hear about your Mother passing away. After my last visit to see her in September, I knew I would probably not see her again. She was so proud of you and your family and loved showing me photos.

Doris was a very remarkable lady. My deep sympathy to you.

Dale Applebaugh

March 25, 2015

Kimberly Patrick

Doris was such a wonderful member of the community, and the Olathe Chapter DAR. Olathe is a much better place because of the care and hard work of Doris.

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Grace United Methodist Church

11485 Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS

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30

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11:00 a.m.

Grace United Methodist Church

11485 Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS

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105 E. Loula Street, Olathe, KS 66061

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