Jan Stevens 1950-2015
Janet Sue “Jan” Stevens, 65, Meriden, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born May 10, 1950, in Holton, the daughter of Paul H. and Angela “Beth” Bohannon. She graduated from Holton High School in 1968 and Clarks Business School in Topeka.
Mrs. Stevens worked as an accountant for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, retiring in 2005 after 30 years. After retirement, she worked for Meriden Home Healthcare and Dollar Wise and was currently working for Byte Em’ Snax in Meriden.
She was a life member and past president of Meriden VFW Post 10815 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a life member and past treasurer of Topeka Bowhunters Club and past member and treasurer of Jeff West Booster Club. She was also a member of First Christian Church in Holton.
She married William “Bill” Stevens on Jan. 8, 1981, in Topeka. He survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Donelle Sage and husband Paul, Topeka, and Windy Young and husband Wes, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; two grandchildren, Trace and Tori Young; two sisters, Connie Kebert and husband Greg Henry and Nancy Sullivan and husband Mark, both of Holton; a brother, Paul Bohannon Jr., Omaha, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Judy Stevens, Meriden, and Clara Ann Lovvorn, Holton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Beth Bohannon.
A celebration of Mrs. Stevens’ life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Meriden Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holton VFW Post 1367 Ladies’ Auxiliary, Meriden VFW Post 10815 Ladies’ Auxiliary or First Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Holton, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
