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Jan Toister

1943 - 2025

Jan Toister obituary, 1943-2025, Corvallis, OR

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1943

DIED

2025

Jan Toister Obituary

Janice (Jan) Toister, loving and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Corvallis, Oregon with her husband and sons by her side. Born in Gig Harbor, Washington, Jan graduated from UCSB as an English major and taught high school in Southern California. Later, she added a degree in special adductions in Chico State University, where she met her husband Yigal. They lived in Petaluma for over 30 years. In Petaluma Jan worked for the Sonoma County Library. Jan excelled in many of her interests, be it sewing, needle point or solving crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader, an amazing baker, and always organized and attentive. Her friends knew her as a caring friend and a good listener.
Jan was preceded in her death by her parents, Roy Anderson and Valery Claar and her sisters Nancy & Diane. She is survived by her Husband Yigal, Sons David & Nathan, and Granddaughters Lily, Charlotte and Genevieve.
Donations can be made in Jan's name to Lumina Hospice in Corvallis.
https://www.luminahospice.org/donate/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Janeen

November 14, 2025

Jan was one of the sweetest women I ever met. Never an unkind word or a display of displeasure. She was a treasure to all who knew her.

Michel Davidoff

November 14, 2025

What a beautiful Obituary capturing Jan beauty and kindness.

Eran Davidov

November 14, 2025

A beautiful tribute!
May your memory be a blessing for your loved ones.

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Judith

November 13, 2025

Beautifully written and heartfelt. I miss Jan very much and will miss her as long as I live. Much love to you, David and Nathan.

Constance Griffith

November 13, 2025

Yigal such a lovely remembrance I always loved seeing Jan many years ago in Petaluma. All my love to you and the boys. xoxoxo Constance

Cliff and Carole beef

November 13, 2025

Yigal-Cliff and I are just heartbroken hearing of Jan´s passing. She was just an amazing woman who loved her family fiercely and was loved by all of who knew her. We are so very very sorry. Sending our love to you and the boys and your granddaughters. Cliff and Carole Reif.

Susan bentz

November 13, 2025

A lovely tribute to a very accomplished and special person. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing her. Susan Bentz

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