Janet G. Pebley
February 8, 1947 - October 2, 2025
Janet Gail Pebley, our beautiful mom, nana, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 2, 2025, following a 13 year faith-filled battle with breast cancer. She was 78 years old.
Our mom was born February 8, 1947, in Omaha to Leonard and Clara (Steeden) Larsen. She grew up on a farm near Fort Calhoun where she was active in 4-H and talked often of her farm responsibilities. Upon graduating from Blair High School, she attended Midland Lutheran College and earned her degree in Elementary Education. Mom first taught in the classroom and later became a beloved elementary school counselor. She spent 31 years (23 of them for Fremont Public Schools) touching the lives of countless children. Upon retirement she continued to make a difference in the lives of many people within the Fremont community, especially those facing difficult times, through her active involvement in Make-a-Wish Foundation and Life Choices. Her generous spirit was evident to anyone who knew her.
Mom lived a life rich with fulfillment and laughter. She found joy in keeping busy and said ''yes'' to everything. If you knew our mom, she always liked being on the go. You could often find her in Lincoln supporting the University of Nebraska volleyball team and traveling to the Final Four with dear friends. She loved traveling, gardening, sewing, baking, spending time with friends, cheering on her grandchildren at their events, and of course putt'n around on her pontoon. She loved lake life. It brought family and friends together, and it provided her with peace when she was on her own. But even in solitude, she never felt alone - Jesus Christ was at the heart of her life, filling her with boundless love and contentment.
Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Clara Larsen, and brother, David. Janet is survived by son, Shawn Pebley and children (Aviana, Cartwright, and Jaxston); son, Kirk Pebley (Kristen) and children (Kira, Kaden, and Kayla); daughter, Nicole Morehouse (John) and children Ellie (Devon), Jamie and Linley); and chosen daughter, Debbie Bullington and children (Grace, Lucas and Colton); brothers, Roger (Linda) and Paul (Leah) Larsen; and sister-in-law Mary Larsen. As well as one great grandson, Rhett Risch and many more family and friends.
Our mom's legacy lives on by the love she gave so generously to anyone she encountered.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Lifegate Church Fremont from 5pm to 7pm. A Celebration Service of Janet's life will be at 11:00am, Friday, October 17, 2025 at Lifegate Church Fremont. Luncheon and fellowship to follow after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Make-a-Wish Nebraska Foundation or the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (Gifts in memory of Janet may be made to the Breast Cancer Research and Development Fund #01078080 at the University of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Box 82555, Lincoln NE 68501-2555. Please make checks payable to the NU Foundation, include on the memo line or enclosed note that the gift is in memory of Janet Pebley and provide the fund name and number) in memory of Janet Pebley. (See service detail page for direct link).
Flowers can be sent to Lifegate Church Fremont.
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