Janet Lee Jurgemeyer
December 15, 1943 - September 17, 2011
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Janet Lee Jurgemeyer
December 15, 1943 - September 17, 2011
Obituary
Janet Lee Jurgemeyer passed away Sept 17, 2011 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA in the arms of her husband, Gary, after a year-long battle with advanced stage ovarian cancer.
Jan was born in Loveland, CO to Lloyd & Dorothy Allen in 1943. She attended Douglas County HS in Castle Rock, CO and later, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with a degree in History. In 1966, she moved to California with her husband and began her career in teaching after accepting a position at Santiago HS in Garden Grove. Jan joined the faculty at Mission Viejo HS in 1971 and remained there until her retirement in 2003. Jan touched thousands of lives throughout her 33-year tenure as a teacher, coach, and career counselor and a lifetime of dedicated community service. She took tremendous joy in helping shape the lives of so many students. As a testimony to her faith in God and resilience, most people never knew about the battle that raged within her body because of her positive attitude, cheerful demeanor, and busy social calendar.
Jan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary, three children, three grandchildren, two brothers, and countless friends who will miss her dearly.
A viewing is scheduled for Sept 22 from 7:00-9:00 PM at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA. A funeral service will be held on Sept 23 1:00 PM at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA. Memorial contributions on her behalf can be made to:
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Ladies Guild Scholarship
23262 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest CA 92630
MVHS ASB
25052 Chrisanta Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Ste 1400
New York, NY 10122
30 responses to Janet Lee Jurgemeyer
Beth & Bill Stoffregen says:
September 27, 2011
Gary, Carrie & family: Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. I will always remember Jan as the kind, loving woman she always was. She was such a beautiful example of how to live out your life. God shined through her every step of the way! I will miss running into her here and there. All our love to you & your family!
Beth & Bill Stoffregen
Sep 23, 2011
Laguna Hills, CA
Bobbi Allen says:
September 27, 2011
Gone but not forgotten, she will always be in our hearts. She was so strong and put up such a fight, now it’s time for some rest. Sleep in peace Jan.
Love
Bobbi
Bobbi Allen
Sep 19, 2011
Lakewood, CO
Cheryl Siebert says:
September 27, 2011
Carrie: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the peace of God surround you and your family. You are in my prayers. Cheryl
Cheryl Siebert
Sep 21, 2011
Aliso Viejo, CA
Chris Rogers says:
September 27, 2011
The whole Rogers family wish to send their deepest sympathies and pray for the comfort that only Jesus can give. Jan was a special lady that we were honored and blessed to know!
Chris Rogers
Sep 21, 2011
Lake Forest, CA
Chris Rogers says:
September 27, 2011
The whole Rogers family wish to send their deepest condolences and pray for the comfort that only Jesus can give. Jan was a special lady that we were honored and blessed to know!
Chris Rogers
Sep 21, 2011
Lake Forest, CA