Belva Jean Johnson was born in Spencer, Nebraska on January 29, 1932, to Rudolph and Clara Ruda. She was raised with her two siblings, Delwin and Isle Mae.
Belva completed high school, then married Robert Johnson. The couple had three sons, Donald, Arden and Bobby.
Belva was a homemaker. She enjoyed canning, cooking, yard work, gardening, and fishing and hunting with her husband and sons.
Belva is survived by her sister, Isle Mae; sons, Arden and Bobby; grandchildren, Marc, Michelle, and Michael; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She will always be remembered as a great mother, great friend and great outdoor partner.