Jan Temple
Janice Kay Temple died and entered her heavenly home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2021. She was at home surrounded by family. Jan was born March 27, 1937, to Fred and Ella (Pederson) Kropp in Holyoke.
She met Ben Temple in 1960 and they were married in 1961. They moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1963. Jan worked at Goodyear, was a banquet waitress, owned Diet Centers and retired as a merchandiser for American Greetings.
Jan fought and conquered seven different cancers and never once complained. She really enjoyed being with her family and friends, along with taking many cruises.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Ben Temple; son, Tony Temple; grandchildren, Angie Kildare, Megan Miller and Travis Miller; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Connor, James, Gage, Mason and Jax Kildare and Cooper Little; sisters, Ardis Conklin and Jody and Joel Heinrichs; brothers, Allen and Dottie Kropp and Jim Kropp.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Grantski; her parents; and brother, Daryl Kropp
The memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3400 S. 84th St. in Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.