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A woman of quiet strength and unwavering faith, Jan was a longtime member of the West Des Moines Methodist Church, where she volunteered countless hours. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and spending her evenings with a good book.
She attended Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois and then went to Christ Community Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois graduating with a degree in Medical Technology in 1965. Jan was active in many United Methodist groups and the West Des Moines Woman's Club.
Jan was a devoted mother to Alan, John, and Susan, and loving wife to her husband Bill. Her family was her pride and joy. She always said their births changed her life for the better, and they felt that in the love and support she provided.
Jan is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Boelter and daughter Susan Hogan of Eagleville, Missouri, is survived by sons: Alan Boelter of Clive, IA, John Boelter ( Kathy ) of Sunnyvale, CA and son - in - law Joe Hogan; two grandchildren, Maria Hogan and Joseph Hogan; Great grandson Elio; two sisters, Carol Douthat and Nancy Karraker; brother in law Dick Boelter of Cedar Rapids, IA, three nieces Nancy (Dan ) Van Oss, Carol Wilson, Serena ( Evan ) Richardson, a nephew, David Boelter; five grand nieces Emily ( Jeremy ) Faust, Erin ( Joshua ) Kreitlow, Allison Capper, Reghan ( TJ ) Zeipelt, Shelby Wilson; four grand nephews, Parker Richardson, Nick ( Jenn ) Boelter, Wesley Wilson, Tobey Wilson and a great grand niece Brooklyn.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, with a funeral service to follow at 12 PM. There will be a private family burial.
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Lou
August 14, 2025
I knew Jan through her time in TTT. She was always friendly and always eager to help when asked. Later, my husband and she were co-residents at Brio for a while. I was always glad to see her smiling face in the commons when I stopped daily to see my husband. She will be remembered fondly and our TTT chapter will honor her memory.
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