Janice Evelyn Hollers

Grandma Janice created a legacy wi th my grandpa, Larry Hollers. They were an example to me of a committed marriage. Grandma Jan loved her husband and was excited to join him in heaven for all of eternity.

My earliest memories of them are on their ranch in Chadron where they flirted and divided and conquered the chores. My grandma admired and respected her husband. Grandma Jan had a strong work ethic that was passed down through the generations. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

My grandma had the gift of hospitality. I heard all throughout my life from people who were touched by sitting at Grandma’s table and eating her home cooked hearty meals. There was always room for more at Grandma Jan’s table. She got her start as a young ranch wife cooking for hired hands, many of whom considered her a second mom.

Grandma Jan did not limit who was considered part of her family based on blood. She had many heart-adopted kids and grandkids who she loved and cared for. Grandma Jan loved without limits. If she was wronged, she would get mad, but then would always forgive and move on. She saw the best in people and trusted the Lord would deal with the rest.

Grandma was a lifelong learner. If I ever needed to be caught up with the latest political happenings, she was the one to call. She was an avid reader and was always willing to learn the latest technology. Grandma Jan kept her mind sharp by completing puzzles, sudoku, and crossword puzzles. She would complete a 1000 piece puzzle in just a couple of days! She was also very competitive. She greatly enjoyed kicking her great grandkids’ rears in Cribbage or Rummikub.

Grandma Jan had a sense of humor all the way to her passing. A comfort care nurse told my parents that she would have loved being in her life. Grandma impacted lives all the way until she left the earth to meet Jesus and reunite with Grandpa Larry and Uncle Les.

I do not remember a time when my grandma did not truly care for what was happening in my life. She listened carefully and never with judgment. She cared about the little details that would overwhelm me. Although we had physical distance between us my entire life, I always felt connected with her. She made me feel loved, wanted, and important. I think everyone who crossed her path would walk away with their head held a little bit higher and feeling they had purpose.

Grandma was an adventurer. She loved traveling and trying new foods. As a widow she was brave and moved to Alaska to be closer to my parents. When she could have sat in pity, she decided to thrive. She made friends and continued to show hospitality and friendship to all who crossed her path.

Grandma professed her faith in Jesus Christ and had the hope of Revelation 21:1-4, “He will dwell with them, and GOD Himself will be with them; He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away.” She knew the love of her Heavenly Father. She was incredibly generous and did not worry about storing up treasures on Earth because her treasures were in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-21).

The last real communication I had with my Grandma Jan was when I told her that she was going to be a great grandma to three more children through adoption. She wrote to me, “Wow, that is so wonderful!! What a big step for your entire family, but I know the Lord will be with you every step of the way. You all are such a blessing to all that know you. You all have my blessing and prayers in your journey forward. Your family is so full of love, grace (no pun intended, we have a daughter named ‘Grace’), and giving that any children will be blessed to be in your home.

Love Gram and Great Gram” There it was, in her last days: Encouragement, love, and faith.

Grandma Jan made a world that can be dark, full of light and hope. She shined her light and let Christ use her to show His love. When the time came for her to leave this Earth. She was ready. She was ready to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

She was preceded in her eternal life by her father Hans Ehlers, Stepfather and Mother Jesse and Birdie Williams, Father and Mother-inlaws Basil and Florence Hollers, Brother Jerry Ehlers, Sister-in-law Joy Qualley, Husband Larry and Son Leslie.

Grandma Jan will be in Heaven awaiting, but not in a hurry, Brother and Sister-in-law Jack and Pat Ehlers, Sister-in-law Linda Ehlers, Daughter Jill, Russ and Mardi Milton, Daughter-in-law Carole and Husband Jeff Jasper, Grandson Logan and his Family, Son and Daughter-in-law Loren and Dianna, Grandchildren Saul, Levi and Lizzie and family, Angel and Ross Jackson and family, Elisha, David and Jazzy, Brittany and Tyler, Granddaughter Sarah, ‘adopted’ grandkids Jana Jasper, Amy Amack, Kyle and Ashley Milton. Also way too many Cousins and Nebraska Sandhills friends to mention and her wonderful friends from Vintage Point, Kenai Alaska. May GOD bless them all!

Authored by Angel Jackson and Loren Hollers Many folks have asked about a memorial for mom. As many of you who have followed mom over the years on social media will know, she was an avid activist for pro-life. Her granddaughter Angel and family are working on an international adoption of three siblings from Brazil. We think that a lasting memorial for mom would be donations to a charity involved in this kind of activity. Here is a link to the organization that the Jackson Family International Adoption Journey is working with: https://redeemerva. churchcenter.com/giving If you choose to go this route, be sure to CHOOSE ‘ORPHAN CARE’ from the drop down menu.

What better legacy can there be than to save precious innocent lives.

Per Grandpa Larry and Grandma Janice’s request, their ashes will be joined and scattered in Alaska and the Sandhills. We are planning a small family ‘Celebration of Life’ for them this summer on the Kenai Peninsula.