Jan Todd

     Jan Paddock Todd of Midland, TX passed away on June 1st, 2020 while surrounded by her family. Jan was born on July 2nd, 1953 in Camp Roberts, California to John Allen Paddock and Beverly Jean Umaske. She was the first of 5 children.  She spent most of her years in Tucson, AZ where she raised 2 children with her husband Terry Todd.  She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and based her life on the teachings of the Church. Jan has touched so many lives and is loved by many. She was a loving wife, a mother, a sister, a friend and Granny Janny. 

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Jan is survived by her husband, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 4 siblings, and her mother.  She was preceded in death by her father.