RIP, Jan Becker

Jan was part of my far-flung family. There will be a service October 23rd in Bremerton, WA. I'm thinking of attending. From her obituary:

Janice Marie (Swenson) Becker peacefully passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was 83 years old. 

Janice was born August 31, 1937, in Portland, OR to Allen and Rose (Martin) Swenson. She grew up on Martin Hill in Sherwood, living next door to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Sherwood High School and went on to Willamette University, Oregon State College, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics at University of Washington.

...Jan had a varied career. She worked for Washington Natural Gas Company as a home economist, Olympic College as a home and family life instructor, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church as parish education coordinator, and Central Kitsap School District as human growth and development instructor. She had many interests and became proficient in many different arenas.

...Jan was an active member of Bremerton Sons of Norway, Oslo Lodge, serving in many capacities. Jan loved her Norwegian heritage and was adamant about passing on traditions and culture to her children and grandchildren. She also loved to travel. Along with many visits to Norway, she travelled to 6 continents (sorry Africa). Many of those trips included grandchildren. She was determined that they should see the world. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Bremerton, WA.