Jan Marie Stevenson
August 28, 1951 - January 17, 2011
Obituary
Jan Marie (Johnson) Stevenson, age 59, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2011. She was born on August 28, 1951, in Worthington, Minnesota. Jan moved to Madison with her family in 1964 and later attended UW-Oshkosh where she received a bachelor's degree in Special Education in 1973. Jan was a special education teacher at Fort Atkinson High School and took pride in fostering her students' social and academic development. After raising her children, Jan enjoyed the challenges of a second career as a real estate agent.Jan married Bill Stevenson on June 26, 1976. Together they had two children, Shelby and Brett, and resided in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Jan was a devoted wife and nurturing mother who found great joy in everyday activities and accomplishments of her children as young adults.Jan was an avid golfer and a member of Blackhawk Country Club. She loved ski trips out west and enjoyed winter getaways at her second home in Carefree, Arizona. Jan's warm and vibrant personality, outgoing nature, and quick wit enabled her to develop special relationships with countless people. She made life more fun and interesting for others and quickly became everyone's best friend.Jan is survived by her husband, Bill Stevenson; her children Shelby (Ben) Huber and Brett Stevenson (Special friend, Emily Christoff); mother, Marjorie Johnson; brothers Gary Johnson and Dale (Beverly) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Sandra Anderson, Mary Stanek, Donna (Arvo) Mather and Dianna (John) Wolfeand many devoted family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Sterling Johnson, and mother-in-law, Lois Stevenson. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Drs. Frank and Mary Jo Kilpatrick, Dr. Mark Ritter, Dr. Anne Traynor, Dr. Deepak Khuntia and Dr. Tom McFarland for their kindness and care.A Life Celebration gathering will be held at Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison from Noon until 3:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2011, with prayer services and eulogy beginning at Noon.
As one joy scatters a thousand gifts, so Jan's life touched many.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Service:
A Life Celebration gathering will be held at Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison from Noon until 3:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2011, with prayer services and eulogy beginning at Noon.
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Eden Rinehart
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My heart breaks for your loss. Jan will be greatly missed.
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Diane Steffes
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I am so sorry for your loss. Jan had such a great sense of humor. She was so much fun to be around and her kindness made everyone feel like a good friend. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Diane Steffes
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Tom & Cheryl Brooks
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Jan truly made the party wherever she went.
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judy munns wreath
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Jans family:So sorry to hear of Jan's passing!! So wanted to see here 2yrs ago at Wgtn 40 yr class reunion but that didn't work out for her. Have such fond memories of the house in Wgtn--going to the cabin in Windom and coming to visit the summer after 8th grade in Wisconsin!! We would eat toast and homemade jelly after school every day--grade school at West Elementary!! Wish I could have kept in contact with Jan--the years and miles apart made that difficult--however!! So just wanted to express my deepest sympothy to you all and know that I'm thinking of you all during this trying time!! Love, Judy
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Jane Griffith Voss
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Marge, sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers be with you.
Jan and I used to play for hours at each others house during during grade school years. I remember not being too happy you were moving to Wisc. Good times were had at the cabin by Windom with many families and kids playing, swimming, sleeping and eating together. Remember the good times. Keep them close to heart.
Jane Voss
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Patti Scheidt
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Bill and Family,
I spotted the obituary of Jan in the Worthington Daily Globe and thought what a beautiful lady with a bright smile. She had so much life ahead of her and sounds as if cancer was the ultimate battle. I just wanted you to know that cancer cannot rob you of those precious memories of her. My husband of 34 yrs. fought and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in July.
Just know that it's not time that heals the pain of losing someone you so dearly loved, but it's what you do with that time that heals the pain. I hope you and your family have embraced the strength and courage to live life to the fullest in Jan's memory. My sincere sympathy to you Bill. Patti