Obituary of Janet Lee Jansen

Janet Lee Jansen (82) passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice House on March 1, 2025.  She was born to Carl Vintcenda and Hazel Hopkins on December 11, 1942, in Valley, WI.  Jan was raised on her family farm where she learned love of the outdoors and gained her appreciation for hard work.  After high school, Jan spent a great deal of time hiking Yellowstone.  Jan went on to earn her MA degree becoming a Laboratory Technician with a very successful career.

On April 16, 1991, Jan married George Lawrence Jansen “Larry” the love of her life.  Jan’s career then took her and Larry to Alaska where Jan and Larry fueled their passion for the outdoors.  They were both avid outdoorsmen enjoying fishing, hunting, hiking, and traveling the world together in love.  They conquered the Tetons and the Swiss Alps.

Once retired, Jan and Larry moved to Montana.  In August of 2024 they moved to St. Maries, ID to live with their oldest daughter for care.  Jan lost her beloved husband on January 20, 2025 and with that loss so heavy on her heart, she followed him to heaven just a little over a month after his passing. 

Jan is survived by her daughters and sons in-law Adriane and Brad Michael and Onnah and Andre Lucian; grandchildren Hunter Overly, Brianna Peters, Chase Michael, Leah Jansen, and Shylia, Lykin, Ezery, and Alarik Lucian; and sister Karen Ekern.

At Jan’s request, there will be no formal services.