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Janice Rose Evans, 57, of Twin Falls peacefully passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009, at the University of Utah Medical Center after a long and heroic battle with ovarian cancer. Janice’s children and her two sisters were with her when she met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Janice was born March 4, 1951, in Malad, Idaho, to Verlo and Leah Rose. She was the youngest daughter and especially enjoyed her two older sisters, Myrna and Cherlyn, for they were always looking out for her. These sisters traveled together to many wonderful places, enjoyed each other’s company and laughed often.
Janice married her high school sweetheart on December 13, 1969. They made their home in Blackfoot until 1988 when they moved to Twin Falls. As cancer became the daily reality over the last few years, their care and love for each other was astonishing.
Janice’s children, and particularly her grandchildren, were the love of her life. Janice enjoyed attending all of the events they were involved with. Even when Janice did not feel well, she made the special effort to be there for the kids, including having them most every day after school.
Janice gave her heart to Jesus Christ and was an example to many. She relished her faith, family and friends, and her ten years in Bible Study Fellowship, as well as the experiences and lessons provided by her many travels to unique places in the world. Taken from a letter that Janice wrote: “Teaching and going to Bible Studies had the most impact on my life. God has surely filled a void in my heart that all men have until they know him as Lord and Savior.”
Janice’s presence and example was cherished by those who knew her and she will be missed Janice’s family would like to give special thanks to the numerous friends who have provided support and words of encouragement over the course of the journey we have been on. We would especially like to thank Al and Dianne Bolt, Mary Dierker, Jack and Debbie Hetherington, Rex and Emmie Lytle, Gregg and Sally Middlekauff, Al and Patti Rohweder, Paul and Beth Smith, Pastor Brian Vriesman, Doug and Deanna Vollmer, and also special thanks go to Dr. Banu Symington and Dr. Sara Johnson.
Janice is survived by her three children: Lori (Brian) Donaldron, Eric (Sherry) Evans, and Emilee Boland, all of Twin Falls. She is also survived by her sisters, Myrna (Brent) Williams and Cherlyn (Tom) Bird, one brother, Jay (Joni) Rose; eight grandchildren, Marcus, Ty, Kade Madison, Ian, Ryan, Allison and Ellie and Mac’s mother, Dorothy Jean Evans, all of Twin Falls. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Mac; dear friend, Dianne Bolt, her oldest sister, Verla Rae Monson, and her parents.
A memorial service and celebration of Life for Janice will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Twin Falls Reformed Church. It is bitter-sweet that the celebration of her life is exactly one year to the day of the celebration of Mac’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Janice’s honor may be made to the C.S.I. Foundation, P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID 83303, or the Twin Falls Reformed Church Building Fund, 1631 Grandview Drive, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
Arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park,” Twin Falls. A reception will follow at the church.
Family and friends may share their thoughts and fond memories of Janice at www.MEM.com.