Janice E Horstmeyer

Jan was an advocate of youth in teaching and leadership in 4H. Treasured memories of her friendship, and the crazy days of the fairs in the beef and horse barns. Jan had wonderful laughter and a kind, giving heart that will be remembered and missed. Peg Morrill Schmidt

Aunt Jan. You have always been there for us. With My Mom and Dad gone, you were the link. So many wonderful family times together and grateful for the memories made. Being part of our 4-H experience, making the kids tow the line, have been a blessing They called you Aunt Jan, but the title got better with each generation Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt, they too have their memories of you.You became the pillar of the Abey family ❤️

Jan and I met at UW- Whitewater in 1955. We both were in an associate degree in education. Memories of those days are dashing around in my brain today. So many fun times we did share! Lots of laughs, good times going to dance halls, double dating, enjoying times with her family at the farm in Evansville! I was a bridesmaid in her wedding and she in mine. Really enjoyed getting together with Jan and Carmen for lunches to keep our memories with one another and keeping up with news about our kids! I’ll miss those days that we shared. A true earthly loss and a wonderful heavenly gain! BRIDGES Bridges are in life’s pathways Radiant are their rays Kris’s-crossing bringing us home As through life we roam Twisting, turning,closing in Getting back to where it did begin Learning to find your way Leaning on Jesus throughout the day Making us for home to long Giving us Faith so strong For “He” who died on the cross Jan’s life will not be a loss It is on that cross that we embrace Clinging to because of His grace Faithful believers that receive His gift of Love Earned by Him alone from heaven above Bonnie Flanagan Bierman

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families

Oh Jan - you were definitely one of my favorite people in the 4-H World! So fun to talk to, share stories with, have "bitch sessions". I always knew the phone was going to ring the morning after a MAS meeting! You are going to be greatly missed by many. Thanks for just being you - right up till the end. Love and hugs to the family.