Idaho Falls, Idaho
Jan Boline, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, near Richfield, Idaho.
She was born Feb. 5, 1969, in Eugene, Ore., to Robert Dale Harris and Alice Ashworth Harris. She was raised and attended schools in Ririe, graduating from Ririe High School. She continued her education at Ricks College, Utah State University and The College of Southern Idaho.
On Oct. 16, 1994, she married Jody John Boline in Idaho Falls; they later divorced.
Jan is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed all sports, and participated in softball, basketball and track while attending Ririe High School. She taught aerobics at Apple Athletics for 15 years and worked for Wada Farms in Idaho Falls at the time of her death.
She is survived by her mother, Alice Bennett of Rigby; daughter, Caddie Alice Boline; and son, Avery John Boline, both of Idaho Falls; and brothers, Sheldon Max (Robin) Harris of Twin Falls, Kay Wayne Harris of Dallas and Robert Dale (Sandy) Harris of Willow, Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Dale Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Perry Ward LDS Chapel, 285 Second West St. in Ririe, with Bishop Alan Myler conducting. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to services, both at the church. Burial will be in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Contributions may be made to the Jan Boline Memorial Fund in care of Jody Boline at any US Bank; the contributions will be directed toward research and assistance for autistic and learning disabled children locally.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
I was in Stars Drill Team with Jan when we were young. I did not know her well as an adult but I did run into her from time to time and she always had a big smile on her face and was such a beautiful woman and so kind to everyone. I was shocked to hear about her passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this time of sorrow. She will definitively be missed.
Kendra Freeman
May 27, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
We are so sorry for the loss of Jan. Our hearts are with Avery and Caddie. Your mom was so ALIVE. We loved her smile and laugh. She was so kind to everyone, including everyone she met. Glenn and Melinda DeVoe ( idaho falls)
glenn and melinda DeVoe
May 24, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
ZEST
By definition….
“Hearty enjoyment, liveliness, gusto….animating spirit”
By her….So much more!
To give light to a room cloaked in darkness…
No substitute or shortage of sharp witted charm.
An irreplaceable and pleasantly provocative character…
Such influence for change, a blunt and compelling fire.
So imparted to fitness and strength….
Within lay an unparalleled drive.
We'll miss her in evanescent...
Dominic Carnazzo
May 24, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. A poem I would like to share.
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Steve, Nancy, Austin and Logan Carpenter
May 23, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
Sending my condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow,
Denis Stecklein
denise stecklein
May 23, 2012 | Blackfoot, ID
I only met Jan a couple of times on bike rides and she was always smiling or making someone smile. Sheldon and Jans family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Fullmer
May 22, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
Alice and family,
Sorry for your loss. Her beautiful smile and her zest for life are attributes that I will miss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
May 22, 2012
The world was a better place with her in it. I will miss her dearly. She made me a better person. Luv u jan
steve green
May 22, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID
Alice & Family,
Shelly told us of Jan's Passing. Can't begin to express our sorrow. We know what a joy she is. Please know that our thoughts are with yuo.
Marlon & Sharon Rowan
May 22, 2012