Photo courtesy of Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Sep 28, 1951 – Sep 15, 2015
Janis "Jan" B. Enevoldsen, age 63, of Athens passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, and is now with our Heavenly Father. Born Sept. 28, 1951 in Athens, she is the daughter of Dorothy Thompson Bruce of Athens and the late Benjamin James Bruce.
She attended Chauncey-Dover High School and had been employed as a dental assistant for over 20 years. She had also worked at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. She attended the Athens Church of Christ.
Jan was a 3 times qualifier with the Barrel Horse Racing World Championship. She was a member of The American Barrel Race Association and National Barrel Horse Association. She was a member of Athens Fish & Game Club. Besides horses, she also enjoyed motorcycles, sewing, cross stitching, animals and gardening. Jan was also active in area breast cancer support groups.
Jan is survived by her husband of 22 years, George Enevoldsen; a daughter, Kristina (R.J.) Nicolosi of Bexley; a son, Jeff (Becky) Enevoldsen of Kettering; six grandchildren- Michael Dean, Morgan (Stephen) Burch, Eva Nicolosi, and Jeremy, Jacob & Josh Enevoldsen; a sister, Kathy (Phil) Koska of Athens; three brothers- Robert (Charlene) Bruce of Athens, James (Pam) Bruce of Athens and Kristopher Bruce of The Plains; and a son in law, John (Theresa) Mulligan of Chauncey.
Besides her father, she is preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy Renee Mulligan and Lisa Ann Enevoldsen; and a brother, Larry Bruce.
Funeral service will be conducted Saturday 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Bill O'Brien officiating. Burial will be in Canaanville Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the Enevoldsen's family loss. Jan had a passion for life, horses and helping people. We rode Saturday 9/19/15 at the Dill family St Jude Ride Trail ride, giving contributions for St Jude Children's hospital. Jan had ridden this ride in the past and we were thinking of her at that time. Vic and Becky Cole
September 21, 2015
Heaven received a beautiful angel. Fly high Aunt Jan.
Robyn Bruce
September 19, 2015 | Port St Lucie, FL
Kathy & Family
I was so very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. My heart breaks for your loss. From your updates on Facebook Kathy, it sounds like Jan fought the good fight. You and your family remain in my heart and prayers. Praying that God will hold all of you in his tender loving arms bringing you peace and comfort. God Bless you.
Debbie (Brookhart) Hinerman
September 19, 2015 | Logan, OH
Ohio 04 National Barrel Horse Association will greatly miss Jan's wonderful smile at the horse shows. She was definitely an inspiration to all of us!! Thoughts & Prayers to all of her family. Ride on Jan!!!
Doc & Bonnie Greuey
September 18, 2015 | Stockport, OH
Remembering Jan's kind, loving, beautiful spirit. She was a special light of strength and hope to those whose lives she touched.
Brenda Johnson
September 18, 2015 | Pomeroy, OH
Was thinking of Jan earlier in the week. We rode bikes together in Athens. Sending light and love through prayer to all ~
Sheila Harper
September 18, 2015 | OH
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose someone you love so dearly. I pray you will find peace in knowing she is now with her heavenly Father and is no longer suffering. May you find comfort in your memories and in family and friends. You will be in my prayers and on my heart. Love you bunches!
Susan Enevoldsen Niklinski
September 18, 2015 | Evans, GA
We will all miss this beautiful face. May God be with the family and comfort you during this time. Prayers
Shirley James
September 18, 2015 | Tuppers Plains, OH
Jan, you have to know how well loved you are and how much you will be missed. Sleep with the angels.
Deb Lakin
September 17, 2015 | Volant, PA