STEVENS: Janice Anne
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November 4, 1952 鈥� October 14, 2015
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Janice 鈥淛an鈥� Anne (nee Rode) Stevens of Humboldt, SK, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Humboldt District Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years of age. Jan was born to Theodore and Tena (nee Klassen) Rode on November 4, 1952, at Swift Current, SK. She was raised on a small farm near Swift Current, where hard work and her faith brought forth a strong work ethic and a respect for all, which transcended throughout her entire life as an RN. She trained at Holy Family in Calgary, AB, in a residence setting, where she became the one who guided and aided her peers even then. Jan began working in Saskatoon where she met Murray Stevens, and they were married in 1977. With Murray transferring due to work, Jan worked in Meadow Lake, Lloydminster, Eston, Watson, Davidson and, lastly, Humboldt. She began at St. Elizabeth鈥檚 Hospital part-time, leading to the night supervisor and then to Director of Nursing for 23 years. Jan and Murray鈥檚 first child Cailin Anne was born in 1981, followed shortly thereafter with Nicole Lorraine in 1983. Jan truly enjoyed spending time with her girls which involved baking, listening to music, and frequent road trips. The girls loved dance, which involved Jan spending countless hours sewing costumes, doing hair and makeup, and attending recitals. Jan showed great enthusiasm for shopping, reading, gardening, home decorating, shoes, and traveling with many friends and family. A good day was a cup of coffee or a glass of wine on the deck with her cat, enjoying the pleasures of her yard. She was known for her witty, dry sense of humor, and her contagious laugh. Jan loved listening to music, in particular attending the Jazz Festival, Craven, and countless concerts.听 Cheering on the Roughriders went without saying, but there wasn鈥檛 the same love for the NHL. Spending time with her extended family was an important part of her life, including camping at Emma Lake and Waskesiu, wine tasting tours in Kelowna, and holidays together in Mexico and the West Coast. Jan鈥檚 nursing career was such an integral part of her life, especially the interaction with her many staff members and caring for patients and their families. She was a wonderful example of what a dignified 鈥渃lassy鈥� leader should be. Her gracious spirit, faith in God, and pure love of life truly defined who she was. She loved her entire family, but her granddaughters Shianne, Alyssa, Jordyn and Taryn were her precious pride and joy. Jan鈥檚 biggest regret was not being able to watch them grow up and share special times with them. 鈥淎lways so good, unselfish and kind, few on this earth her equal we find. Honorable and upright in all her ways, loyal and true till the end of her days. Don鈥檛 be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.鈥� Jan will be lovingly remembered by all she encountered, including her husband, Murray Stevens of Humboldt; two daughters and four granddaughters: Cailin (Curtis) Hergott of Humboldt and family, Shianne, Alyssa, Jordyn and Taryn Hergott; and Nicole of Vancouver, BC. She lovingly shared her life with family: two sisters: Lorraine (Arnie) Wentland and Darlene (Erny) Loewen, all of Kelowna, BC; sister-in-law, Bernice Rode of Swift Current; mother-in-law, Alice Stevens of Saskatoon; Ron (Shelley) Stevens and Linda (Wes) Garner, all of Saskatoon; and Shelley (Peter) Friesen of Raleigh, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her grandson, Ethan Hergott; parents, Ted and Tena (nee Klassen) Rode; father-in-law, Lorne Stevens; and by her brother, Ken Rode. The Funeral Service was held at Westminster United Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Others taking part were: Jocelyn Wentland and Carmen Wentland, scripture readers; Ron Stevens and Yvonne Berscheid, eulogists; Lorrie Bunko and Allison Eichorst, memorial table attendants; Colin Stevens and Devin Garner, urnbearers. Music ministry was provided by organist Tanya Wuchner, soloists Maxine Moore and Kristen Raney, and the Westminster United Church Choir. An honor guard was formed by former colleagues of Jan鈥檚. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Jan鈥檚 life.鈥� Interment followed at the Humboldt Public Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
