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Janice Moen Obituary
She was born Janice E. Christensen to Harold R. and Winona E.J. Christensen on Dec. 14, 1939, in Sidney, Mont.
On graduation night, she went on her first date with the man who was to become the love of her life. They were married Dec. 28, 1958.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth O. Moen; her four precious children, K. Craig Moen and wife Csusan and their two children, Samantha and Seth; daughters Kristi G. Kanta and husband Daniel and their son, Sutton; Leslyan J. Rohnholdt and husband Lester and their children, Dustin, Brad and Megan; and Jill R. Karanjai and husband Rajohn and their daughter, Sarah. Her siblings are LuAnne (Harvey) Senn, Paul (Lisa) Christensen, Stephen (Kathy) Christensen and Richard (Carol) Christensen of Sidney, and Joyce (Steve) Schreiber of Voorheesville, N.Y., and Gerald (Lila) Christensen of Crookston, Minn., along with numerous relatives and friends.
She was our favorite JEM. She was one of the most thoughtful, caring and giving women you could ever know. God must have needed a party planner. No family member or friend ever went hungry at Jan and Ken's house. Jill saw a shooting star on Friday, so get ready, God, here she comes. We love you.
A private service for her immediate family was held in Billings at Smith West Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 19.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m. (MST), at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, followed by food and fellowship in the church basement and interment of her cremains at the Sidney Cemetery Columbarium.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Moen
Jill Renae Moen Karanjai
March 17, 2007
Dearest Mother,
Though I haven't seen you in a year, I do every time I close my eyes. Though I haven't told you I love you in a year, my heart tells you so day and night. Though you can't advise me with your words, I live by them daily & know just what you would say. Though I haven't felt the softness of your cheek, I'll never forget your loving touch. Though you haven't seen your grandchildren in a year, I see you in their eyes. Though you haven't shared a kitchen or a recipe for so long, I keep trying to make things and gatherings that I know you would enjoy.
Thank you, for being with me and giving me so much for so long, even when it was so difficult. Thank you for your love and guidence. You will never be forgotten, you will always be in my heart. I truly have the Best Mother In The World.
Love you Forever Mom,
Jill
Whitey & Marceil Kringen
March 24, 2006
Our longime friendship developed 35 years ago when we moved to Williston. We have had many memorable and happy times together over the years. Jan was a very special friend and lady. She will be greatly missed and always thought of dearly. We love you Jan. God Bless You.
Whitey and Marceil Kringen and Family
Eileen Hoyt
March 23, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Love ya Eileen
Rudy & Loretta Kanta
March 22, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memorys and faith in God sustain you. Her pride and love for each of you was apparent to every one who knew her. Our prayers with each of you.
Randy and Deb Hoffman
March 22, 2006
May the love and support of your family and friends give you comfort and may your memories live forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Janet Frederick
March 22, 2006
On earth you were the Queen of party planning. I'm sure you will do the same up above. You always knew the right words to say, the right theme to use and the right way to enter and exit with grace. You are both beautiful inside and out. I feel so blessed to have known you and to have witnessed your unconditional love for Ken and your children. You will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family as the morn their great loss.
Karen & Darcy Kanta
March 22, 2006
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God be with her. Your family will be in our prayers.
Megan Moen
March 22, 2006
My grandma was one of the best people that I have ever known and I will truly miss her and I know that everyone else will just as much as I already do and always will.
Toni Dale
March 22, 2006
I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Jan. She was absolutely wonderful. My thoughts are with you all. I love you Kristi!
Connie Bull
March 22, 2006
Kristi and family:
My deepest sympathies over the loss of your mother. From the information in her obituary, she must have been a very dynamic woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Connie and Preceptor Pi
Wallace Earley
March 22, 2006
I am sorry to hear about your loss.
Al Dimond
March 22, 2006
On behalf of cub scout pack 4947 I want to express our deepest condolences to the entire Moen family.PLEASE CALL IF WE CAN BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE.
Daniel and Sutton Kanta
March 22, 2006
A great woman passed away Friday to a better place, better than we know and she will certainly be missed. We all now have another guardian angel, she will be watching. Our thoughts and prayers will be with her and her family especially during this time of Lent.
Steph Bromley
March 21, 2006
My thoughts are with all of you, in love and friendship. Jan will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Charlotte Kennedy
March 21, 2006
I lost my best Friend.She was always there to help When you needed it.Bless her special family
Kristi Kanta
March 21, 2006
Mom, I will love you forever. Your Suavedatter, Kristi.
Crow Buck
March 21, 2006
We were sorry to hear about Jan. I remember all the fun times we had at the kick-off weekends. Ken, we want you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Crow & Debbie Buck
David and Vanda Klempel
March 21, 2006
Sorry to read of the passing of your wife Janice. We want to send our sympathy and prayer's to you and your family. May God be your comfort at this time.
Kari Rognlien-Evenson
March 21, 2006
My sympathy to all of Jan's family. She truly was a JEM and I feel so blessed to have personally experienced all of the wonderful qualities that the obituary noted. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Charlotte & Richard Guptill
March 21, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Janice from when I was a little girl at Pella Lutheran and thinking she was the sweetest and most beautiful lady in the whole wide world. With sympathy, comfort and God's peace. Charlotte (Simonsen) Guptill
Elaine Delamore Strand
March 21, 2006
My sympathy to Janice's family in their loss. Janice was a classmate of mine in Sidney. She was a wonderful person.
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