Janice Louise Ross
May 16, 1932 ~ April 15, 2020
Janice Louise “Jan” Ross, 87, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at Four Seasons Retirement Center. Jan was born May 16, 1932 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky to the late Guy and Marie (Wines) Christy. She married Wendell R. Ross September 16, 1957 and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.
Jan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, the Flower Lane Garden Club and Tri Kappa Sorority. She loved growing plants and was a master gardener. She enjoyed playing games with her children and grandchildren, with whom she garnered deep, but good-natured rivalries. Always caring for people, Jan did whatever she could to make other’s lives better. She had an independent will that often got her into some scrapes as a youngster but provided lots of entertaining stories to pass on, but most of all, Jan had a strong faith that carried her trough both seasons of joy and grief. Her friends and family will greatly miss her.
Jan is survived by her daughter, Sabrina (Brian) Hunter of Fairland, Indiana; her son, Alan (Christine) Ross of Merrillville, Indiana; her sister, Dorothy Pinegar of Oceanside, California; eight grandchildren, Kaylie (John) Bruinsma, Caleb (Megan) Hunter, Michelle Ross, Erin (Nathan) Timm, Jill Ross, Clarissa Hunter, Julie Ross and Aubrey Hunter; three great-grandchildren, Nora Hunter, Briley Hunter and Bennett Timm. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters, Doris Garrison and Carol Earles.
A memorial service to celebrate Jan’s life and legacy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 20, 2020 at First Baptist Church 3300 Fairlawn Drive with the Rev. Dan Cash officiating. Jan was laid to rest in the First Baptist Church Columbarium next to Wendell. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Foundation or Love Chapel in memory of Jan.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Ross family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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So very sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. She was a very special and loving person. I enjoyed being in her BSF group as we study Revelation. She will be missed by so many. Prayers to Sabrina and Allen and families as they cope with her passing. Someday we will all see her again.
We’re so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. Jan & Wendell had such kind hearts! They used to wave from their deck or window to our girls every morning as they walked to the bus stop. It was sad when other houses got built & the trees grew too big for that. Sending prayers of peace to the family!
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Jan was such a good nurse at Four Seasons when we worked together. So kind and understanding. God Bless🙏🌹
Jan Ross , such a dear lady.. I knew her thru Flower Lane Garden Club..Jan had so much knowledge about flowers and helped out the newbies like me.. always sweet and thoughtful. She always seemed so happy and smiling.. Jan was a pleasure to be with all the time..
I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Ross throughout my lifetime… When I was a little girl, my father was Alan’s 4-H Leader. Mrs. Ross asked Dad to bring me to meetings held at their home. The boys would be in their meeting and Mrs. Ross would bring me in the kitchen to bake together. In adulthood, she and Mr. Ross were always so sweet when I saw them – whether that be at a community function, event at First Baptist, or a restaurant (like The Hangar!). They always had BIG smiles and were so interested in what I had going on. In the past maybe 10 years, Mrs. Ross would knit hats for our organization, Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, to give to children each Christmas. Every so often she would call and tell me a bag was ready – even just a few months ago. I delighted in dropping by her home to visit. If it was at Christmastime, she was always excited to show me the new stockings on display of relatives who had been added to her family that year. Each one was carefully crafted and she was so proud to show me photos of who matched which stocking. Oh how she adored her family. I sure will miss Mrs. Ross, like I still miss Mr. Ross! Thank you for sharing them with us. 🙂
So many wonderful memories of Jan. She was such a wonderful person to know I loved talking to her. Her husband was such a gift as well. Both always considering others and stretching their limits to help others. Will remember her very very fondly. Prayers for the family for their great loss. Elizabeth Kestler
Sorry to here of Jans passing. A life well lived full of caring for others.. Bridge Club fun many years. I know she well be missed.
Sincere sympathy to you Sabrina and Alan and all of Jan’s family. We were friends, neighbors and bridge club members for many years. Jan was a sweetheart and I will miss her! God bless you. Marge Anthony