Janice Woodard Jobe
October 28, 1929 - September 10, 2004
Obituary
Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother, Janice O. Woodard-Jobe, quietly passed away at her home in Sumner, Washington to meet with our Lord and accept her new role in heaven. Jan was born on October 28, 1929 in Richmond, California to Fred and Pearl Jackson. Later moved to Spokane, Washington and attended local schools. Married Harvey Buckley, having two sons Gary and Bob, residing in Colville and Spokane, Washington. Later married Charles Woody Woodard and assisting in the raising of four wonderful step-children Greg, Michele, Pamela and Patricia in Federal Way, Washington. After the death of her husband Woody, Jan married Charles Jobe, residing in Federal Way, Washington and receiving the Lord’s blessings with an additional five step-children Leary, David, Charles, Caren and Linda and their families. Jan continued her loving ways with many nieces, nephews and cousins, having special bonds with each in their journeys of life. Jan was instrumental in the development of many wonderful friendships, creating everlasting memories of joy, laughter, kindness and LOVE. Her love for celebrating all holidays was only over shadowed by her love to play any kind of game. Our memories will be carried by her ever-lasting divine spirit. Jan is survived by her sister Eunice Bud Heieren, husband Charlie Jobe, son Bob Debbie Buckley, granddaughter Rebecca Jesse Scott, great-grandchildren Mason and Allyssa Scott, son Greg Brigitte Woodard, grandsons Christopher, Tanner and Cody, daughters Michele Bill Overstreet, Pamela Crawford, Patricia Woodard and granddaughter Amber. Step-Children Leary Carol Jobe, David Melinda Jobe, Caren Ed Bentozoni, Charles Laureen Jobe and Linda Paul Heihn. Also survived by 12 very special step-grandchildren, Heather Jeremiah, Kyle B., Nicole, Kyle R., Ryan, Derek, Amanda, Molly, Kelsey, Justin, Danielle and Chantal. Proceeded in death by her parents Fred and Pearl Jackson, sister Leona Newell, husband Charles Woody Woodard, son Gary Buckley and granddaughters Lauryn and Carlee Jobe. Jan attended Parkland First Baptist Church. You may make donations to them in memory of Jan at: 1010 Lafayette St. S., Parkland, WA 98444. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 17th at 11:00 am, at Bonney-watson Funeral Home, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd., Federal Way, WA. Viewing will be Thursday from 9 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., as well as prior to the service on Friday. Services will also be held on Saturday, September 18th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colville, WA at 3:00 p.m. Interment immediately following at Mountain View Park Cemetery, Colville.
My wife, Melissa, and I have been very appreciative of the time we were able to spend with January Her kindness made such an impression upon my life this year. Jan did something for me that I shall never forget. Knowing that my mother lives thousands of miles from hereMississippi to be exact and that I had not seen her for some time, Jan arranged for my mom to fly out and visit us this past Mother’s Day. What a surprise! I had just finished watching a Mariner’s game on Friday evening of Mother’s Day weekend. I was getting ready for bed. And as I walked from our Master Bath to our bedroom, there my mom was standing in our bedroom doorway. I thought I was seeing things at first. I could not believe the reality that my mom was here in my house. At the moment, I was not even thinking about whether or not I was fully dressed. Fortunately I was! I was also in shock to say the least. I discovered later that she was not the only one involved. Others in our church family not only knew about this, but helped her implement her secret plan. I just have to say, “Jan, you sure pulled one over on me! Thank you for the love and kindness you have shown to me and my family. You will be missed! It has been a real joy serving as your Pastor these past two and one-half years.”
To Jan’s family I would like to say thank you for the honor of officiating Jan’s funeral. You are in our prayers. If I can be of any help to any of you, please do not hesitate to call on me.
Pastor Scott Crawford,
Parkland First Baptist Church