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Jan Duistermars will be remembered for her room-filling laugh, her deep faith and more than anything else, her lifelong love and dedication to her family. Surrounded by loved ones on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2009, she passed from this life with the same grace and dignity with which she had always faced it. She now rests in her Savior's embrace.
Born in April 24, 1940, Jan grew up in South Dakota mining country before moving to Phoenix in 1960 with her husband and two young children.
More than three decades of Arizona sunshine were not enough to overcome her love of South Dakota. Jan moved back there in the mid 1990's before harsh winters convinced her to move to her oldest daughter's new hometown of Charlottesville.
Jan's membership at First Baptist Church allowed her to renew her love of singing in the church choir. Members of the congregation may remember her contribution to the choirs silhouette, where her tenor voice placed her among the men with her 4 foot, 11 inch frame, a sapling among redwoods.
On her final day, Jan was visited by First Baptist's longtime pastor, Joel Jenkins, who told fond stories of how Jan had always been a personal encouragement to him. No one was surprised.
Though her life's focus was always on the home front, her work outside the home reflected Jan's patience and compassion. Most recently, Jan worked as an educational aide in the Albemarle School system, where she helped children with special needs fit into the mainstream.
Jan is survived by her children Christine Londen and her husband, Ron, James Duistermars, Dayna Hudgin and her husband, Brent; grandchildren Carissa Baldwin and her husband, Jason, Kate Londen, Bethany Londen and her fiancee, Colt Allgood, Taylor, Luke and Cole Hudgin; as well as great-grandchildren, Paige and Jack Baldwin. Each will dearly miss being called, "Sweet Baby".
A memorial service for Janet Duistermars will be held at First Baptist Church on Park Street 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Chris Thomas
December 2, 2009
Jan was a blessing to have when she worked as an assistant at Jack Jouett with one of our young men. She always had a smile on her face and would offer encouragement and cheer to all. Even when she was not feeling well, she was here because "what would he do without me". Jan touched many childrens' lives with her genuine love and caring.
Mike Teslow
December 1, 2009
We will miss Aunt Jan dearly and our prayers are with all of you on this day of remembering. What a beautiful picture of Jan you have on this site. What I remember most about Jan,is when her, and my mother, and their mother our Gramma June would get rolling on something the laughter that came out of those moments, and there were plenty of them, was absolutly unforgettable as you can tell. I am so looking forward to getting together with all of you and celebrating her life. I was lucky enough to live for a short time with Jan in Phoenix when I was a young man and that is something I will never forget. Her kindness and accommodating nature made me feel so at home which she would bestow on anybody. We love you aunt Jan and will always remember your smile.
Mike Teslow, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jeanine Jeffrey
November 30, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edward Lilly
November 30, 2009
Jan was such a special person. I enjoyed talking to her alot. I was one of the "tall" tenors and sang with Jan in several of the Passion Plays. She spoke very fondly of her children. She will be missed.
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Marcia Adams
November 29, 2009
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman! She will be truly missed by us too!
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