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
Jeff Ertwine says:
September 27, 2011
You were a shining example of how a teacher can bring out the best in their students. I enjoyed every day in your class and was thankful for the opportunity. You will be missed.
Jeff Ertwine
Jefff18@gmail.com
Sep 26, 2011
Iwakuni, CA Japan
Jeff Potter Family says:
September 27, 2011
Words are so hard in times like these, just know we are mourning with you all. Love from the Jeff’s
Jeff Potter Family
Sep 21, 2011
St Louis, MO
JERRY AND JACQUIE GRINSTEAD says:
September 27, 2011
GARY….JUST AND ADDENDUM TO OUR PREVIOUS NOTE…….OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS…..TO EACH OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS…. WE REMEMBERED JENNY BECAUSE OF TRAVIS AND ELIZABETH. APOLOGIZE FOR THAT OVERSIGHT…OK
WE WILL BE AT THE VISITATION ON THURSDAY EVENING…..WARM HUGS…LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS
JERRY AND JACQUIE…… J&J
JERRY AND JACQUIE GRINSTEAD
Sep 20, 2011
TRABUCO CANYON, CA
Joan Ces says:
September 27, 2011
Carrie, my prayers are with you, Zachary, and your family. Your mom was an exceptional woman and raised Godly children. I know how deeply she will be missed, but she is exalting the in the presence of her Lord. My you all have peace and comfort which surpasses our earthly understanding.
Joan Ces
Sep 21, 2011
Aliso Viejo, CA
Kim DeVreugd-Cook says:
September 27, 2011
Our sincerest condolances go out to the whole Jurgemeyer family. May you all find comfort in the love you shared with Jan, and know that she will always be there watching over you from heaven! Sending you all strength, love and Prayers. God bless, Kim Craig and Cameron
Kim DeVreugd-Cook
Sep 21, 2011
Lancaster, CA