Juanita Kohn, of Livingston, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13, at the age of 86. She is leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and selflessness. Born with a spirit as radiant as her smile, Juanita was known by all who met her as the life of the party --- funny, charismatic, and endlessly kind. Her warmth and generosity knew no bounds, and she had a remarkable way of making everyone feel seen, welcomed and uplifted.
Born on December 30, 1938, in Bakersfield, California, she was the daughter of Marie and Tommy Newcomb. A devoted wife, Juanita, is survived by her husband and love of her life, Ron Kohn, for almost 50 years.
Juanita has a large and loving family of children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her impact as a mother and matriarch was profound and enduring, touching generations with her unwavering care and vibrant presence.
She is survived by 12 children, Jack Charles (Skip) Weinstein and wife Teri Rae of Henderson, Nevada, Michael Jeffery Weinstein of Eugene, Oregon, Lisa Kay Weinstein Sprague of Springfield, Oregon, Tina Marie Poole and wife Claudia Lee of Brookland, Texas, Kevin Ronald Kohn and wife Sophia of Livingston, Texas, Rodney Allen Kohn of Livingston, Texas, Mark Anthony Poole and wife Patti of Valley Springs, California, Kimberly Lynn Marie Cook and husband Michael Phillip, of Citrus Heights, California, Darlene Marie Kohn Fischer and husband Van of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Jody Christopher Kohn of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald Justin Kohn and partner Jeanie of Sacramento, California, Victoria Pryor and husband Donald of Livingston, Texas.
Her beloved children have blessed Juanita with 25 Grand Children and 38 Great Grand Children.
Throughout her life, Juanita was a bold and driven entrepreneur, founding and successfully running several businesses alongside her husband -- a testament of her resilience, creativity, and fearless determination.
She has been an Escapee member for 40 years and together with her husband built an exciting and prosperous life in and around the Polk County area. They were the Founders and Owners of Adventure Caravans with the headquarters located at the Escapees RV Park with 64 employees. As owners of Adventure Caravans, they traveled in their Motorhome along with RV customers to all 31 States in Mexico, all the way to the Panama Canal including the 7 Countries of Central America, the 10 Provinces in Canada including Newfoundland, and the 49 drivable States in the United States including Alaska. In rented Motorhomes, they traveled in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and 14 Countries in Europe.
They were also the Founders and Owners of Buster McNutty's Restaurant, The Unique Delli, Caravan Insurance Services, Gifts and Unique Stuff, Eastex Appliance Store, and Eastex Outlet Center all in the Livingston area plus the Tri County Auction in Cleveland.
Back in the late 1960's and early 1970's when she lived in Hollywood, Juanita was even a TV Star. She was one of the Nurses on the Ben Casey TV Series, a role that perfectly captured her adventurous spirit and added an unforgettable chapter to her storied life.
Juanita's legacy is one of laughter, unity, and fierce compassion. She will be remembered for the joy she brought into every space, the countless lives she touched, and the shining example she set through a life lived fully and fearlessly.
Pallbearers are Kevin Kohn, Rodney Kohn, Mark Poole, Jonathon Kohn, Bobbie Spiess, and Charles Blunt.
Services will be held at the Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 N. in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is Thursday July 17 at 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday July 18 with Minister Kay Rivoli flying in from Daytona Beach, Florida to do the officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery. Following the internment, family and friends will meet and get together at the Escapees RV Park Care Center Assembly Room to reminisce about Juanita's life and enjoy some food. The address is 155 Care Center Drive just South of the cemetery off Hwy 146.
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