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
Elizabeth (Rogers) Bohren says:
September 27, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”
Elizabeth (Rogers) Bohren
Sep 23, 2011
Woodbury, MN
Fred & Becky Wondra says:
September 27, 2011
Jan was a wonderful example of a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and mentor. She always had a positive attitude, hugs and concern for all who knew her. She will be truly missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gary, Carrie, Jeff, Jenny, and the entire extended family. She was loved by all.
Fred & Becky Wondra
Sep 22, 2011
Lake Forest, CA
Ginger & Tom Potter says:
September 27, 2011
It was not the phone call I wanted to return but oh so many memories we shared. Way back when kids were little from baptisms, weddings and cruises, and all. Our loss is heavens gain. What a trooper she was this past year. Our hearts go out to the entire family at this time. God is love for sure.
Ginger & Tom Potter
Sep 20, 2011
Lenexa, KS
Hal and Doris Rapel says:
September 27, 2011
Hal and Doris Rapel
Sep 23, 2011
Mission Viejo, CA
J &J GRINSTEAD says:
September 27, 2011
GARY…OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND JENNY IN THE LOSS OF JAN. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES FROM ABIDING SAVIOUR. BOTH TRAVIS AND ELIZABETH REMEMBER JAN WITH FOND MEMORIES OF HER COUNSELING AT MISSION HIGH. GOD LOVES YOU…AND SO DO WE…….HUGS… JERRY AND JACQUIE GRINSTEAD
J &J GRINSTEAD
Sep 19, 2011
TRABUCO CANYON, CA