We Remember
WARD, Janis
January 30, 1952 — March 9, 2018
Jan ascended from this world very peacefully, on the evening of March 9th, at her home in West Kelowna. She was surrounded by close friends and family in a beautiful ceremony.
Jan will be remembered for her fierce bravery, fun-loving spirit and compassionate, loving heart.
Jan was a teacher to many on this earthly plane and will continue to be beyond her lifetime.
She leaves behind her loving husband Bruce, beautiful children Kari and Jeff, and granddaughter Lillian. She is predeceased by her parents Leslie and Denise Halsall. She will be deeply missed by her brothers Dennis, Greg and John Halsall, as well as sisters Karran (Scales) and Mary Ann (Stadlander).
Her celebration of life will be held at Springfield Funeral Home at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 24th. The family has requested that guests wear white and bring a photo of her, if they can.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or to share a memory, please scroll down this page to the area called “share your condolences.”
THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAMED/BROADCAST ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 AT 4:00 PM.
Service
4:00 pm on Saturday, March 24th, 2018
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Bruce, Kari, Jeff and Family, Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time of sorrow. Treasure the many wonderful fond memories of Jan forever! She will be remembered for living her life to the fullest and having a real “Heart of Gold”. R.I.P. Jan – Luv from Ron and Linda Scales
Jan, you are a light that will be missed on this earth. To Bruce and the kids, my heart hurts for you all. We all need to share her with the universe now. And with that thought, I smile in knowing Jan’s job is not done and she continues on…………
Dear Bruce,
Our hearts go out to you, Kari, Jeff and family at this time of sorrow.
Love Liz Berends, Bessie Lowery and Family
Bruce, Kari, Jeff and family.
We are so sorry for your loss of Jan. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and hope wonderful memories will help you through this tragic time in your life.
Love Patsy and Ernie Bright
Altho it’s been many years since our paths have crossed Bruce , Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Borden and Deb Gonder .
What an inspiration for us all. In life and death Jan has helped guide and support so many. I am so proud of all she accomplished in her life and all she continues to show us still. An amazing light for sure. Her family is a perfect reflection of love, energy, and peace. I love you all to the moon and back. Best God family ever 🙂 xoxo Thank you Jan for asking us to bring pictures. Had so much fun looking through all the albums
Our prayers and love go out to Bruce and the family. You were so loved by Jan and Jan was loved by Both of us. God bless you now and forever as you learn to live this life without your dear Jan. I know she will continue to be a part of our lives forever. Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Dear Bruce, Kari, Jeff, James, Lillian and all other family and friends.
We wish to express our sincerest condolences.
This little light of Jan has touched so many of us.
It’s incredibly difficult to express the feelings we have for the loss of Jan we too considered her our best friend.
My heart goes out to all of the lives Jan touched, especially her immediate family.
May her spirit surround you always!! As you all know she’s on another journey!!
We feel we have a very positive Angel watching over us and still continuing to guide us!
Thank you for sharing the steaming of her celebration of life.
We now think we have closure.
Our lives are just so quiet without Jannie in it.
Arizona and Kelowna will never be the same!!!
Both Mark, I and Blossy miss her very much and wish to express our love and gratitude for being blessed to not only to have met and known Jan, Bruce, Kari, Jeff but also the whole Halsall sibs too!! Very loving and a incredible group of people.
Forever in your heart, we love and miss you Jan!!!
It was with great sadness that we heard of Jan passing. As her Arizona neighbors we barely knew her. She was always quick to help and to ask how it was going. We were lucky enough to be invited to two of her birthday parties while in San Tan Valley and got to meet her wonderful family. We send our condolences to Bruce and her entire family knowing that she will always be your guardian Angel. She was a women who was a lot more complex then we ever imagined.