Tribute

Janice Ann Taylor, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle thru pain and illness, in Osoyoos, B.C. on March 24, 2024. Our family mourns the loss of such a special soul who has enriched our lives and made the world a better place with her smile and generous heart.

We are grateful for Jan’s loving & kind nature and her thoughtfulness towards her family and friends. Her life was filled with countless experiences and lasting memories. Born in Wainwright Alberta in 1948, Jan and her family lived there for several years, later moving to Edmonton where she grew up. The last 50 years or so she enjoyed the beauty of BC in Vancouver and Penticton.

She had a passion for music, billiards, softball, figure skating, skiing, and so much more.  Her “greatest thrill” was racing her Honda Civic at Westwood Motorsports Park as race car number 30! Throughout her earlier years and into high school Jan was a member of the Edmonton Figure Skating Club and excelled at her sport. She won several medals and awards for her achievements in pairs skating with her Father and solo skating- including the Fiesta Tango, Willow Waltz, 10-Fox, 14-Step, Fox Trot and the European Waltz.  Jan graduated High School with Honors, achieved 100 wpm in Short Hand and typing, later working as a Secretary within both public and private sectors throughout her 40 year career. This included the Vancouver City Engineer’s office and the Columbian Newspaper. Her professional life was filled with the highest level of accolades and she always achieved above and beyond that which was expected of her.

Jan loved to travel with her husband Terry, her sister and friends. Vacations included trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Mexico – she was a “sun-bunny” for sure.  She looked forward to weekends and holidays where she spent time with her beloved “boys” Terry, Sean, Brendan, & Tharen and their families.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Jan’s friends, neighbors and her medical team for their compassionate care and continued support for her well-being throughout the years.

Jan’s servant heart was generous with her giving and unending with her love, especially for her dog Bentley.  As such, in lieu of flowers we welcome all donations to Elder Dog of Penticton, to honor Jan and so many other furry friends that find themselves in need of new “fur-ever” homes:  https://elderdog.ca/donate/

Jan and her loving husband Terry have been interred together at Lakeview Cemetery in the Columbarium there, in Section T, niche 15.  An engraved plaque is forthcoming.