Janice L. "Jan" Broquist
November 30, 2013
Jan Louise Broquist, 59, passed away November 30, 2013, at UnityPoint Hospice Taylor House, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Jan was born January 7, 1954, in Des Moines, to Jack and Arlys Benshoof. She graduated from East High School in 1972. Jan retired from the Polk County Courthouse. Following retirement, she worked for Iowa Realty, Keller Williams Realty, Youth and Shelter Services, Inc., and CSC Security.
Jan was a member of WOTM Capital City Moose Lodge 2381. She enjoyed the Iowa State Fair, tailgating at Iowa State football games, and was an avid Iowa State AND Iowa fan.
Jan is survived by her husband, Kerry; her mother, Arlys Benshoof; her siblings, Lois Moore (Larry), Jack Benshoof (Inga), and Gary Benshoof (Diane); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by her father, Jack Benshoof.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Jan’s family in her loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carmi
12/04/2013
Kerry, We who knew Jan feel your loss.I met Jan when she was 18.Through the years She remained a loyal and caring friend.Jan, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers..
Jenelle Patterson
12/04/2013
RIP Jan. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. My thoughts and prayers to Kerry and all the families.
David White
12/04/2013
Kerry. . .
Thinking about you at this tough time. I am sorry about Jan. I won't forget the help you gave me.
My best to you and the family.
Barbara Hays-Ackley
12/04/2013
Arlys & family - - So very sorry. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. My son passed away Dec. 1st last year; it's so very difficult at such a time. We never get over it but we do live through it . . .God be with you!!! Barbara (Adams) Hays-Ackley (Irene's daughter)
Gaila Sullivan Conklin
12/03/2013
Benshoof and Broquist families, I are so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jan at the Courthouse and Jan went to school with my husband Bob. Our dads worked together too. I guess we were meant to know each other! We had so many laughs and good times. No one could find a more loyal and true friend. Even though we would go a long time without seeing each other, it never changed how I felt about her. I know she fought to the end, she was way too young. I hope you can find peace that she is in Heaven and is whole and healthy. We will see her again.
Steve and Linda Yauk
12/03/2013
Our condolences go out to Jan's family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Jan in the traffic dept. at the courthouse for a good number of years. I'll always remember her as a sincere and caring person. I hadn't seen her for a few years but knew she had changed jobs. I have a lot of good memories of Jan.
Vicki O'Conner
12/03/2013
You will be missed by many, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Jan at the courthouse in the Civil dept.
Bobbi Story
12/03/2013
I hadn't seen Jan for some time, but I will always remember her quick wit and amazing sense of humor. She made all of us laugh. May she rest in peace. Prayers to her family and friends.
Kelli Palazzo
12/03/2013
I have known Jan for many years from our high school days and have a lot of good memories. Her smile could light up a room and I love her laugh...my prayers are with the family and know she has a special place in Heaven.....love you Jan.
Julie Novak
12/03/2013
Jan was such an amazing, beautiful, courageous and inspiring woman! I feel privileged to have been able to call her my friend and co-worker. Throughout her most recent health battle, Jan's spirit never diminished. She remained such an engaged, caring person in spite of her own trials. I was frequently amazed by a how Jan could take a moment from her own troubles to provide a kind word or support to another person. What a spirit! She was such a fighter! I was pleasantly surprised to see her out and about even recently at realty events and continuing education classes. Jan showed such commitment and dedication to always growing, improving, and living life to the fullest. May God, who wins all battles and makes all things whole, bless Jan now and forever and ever. I truly believe she is in the glorious company of angels, and celebrate the beautiful, full, abundant life Jan lived. She is well loved, and will never be forgotten.
Vicky Yamen Ebert
12/03/2013
Jan, You are just too young to go this way. You were supposed to be here and come back to our office after your recovery. You never gave up. You were such a fighter, still taking your CEU classes, joining us at our last big event. You were so dear and precious and sweet. I was enjoying getting to know you when you had to leave our office for your treatments. We got to do one deal together and I learned a lot from you. This makes no sense to me. I am sorry for all you had to endure. I am so disappointed we do not get you back. So sorry for the loss your husband and sister Lois, and all of your surviving family members must endure. I trust you left your family with a lifetime of fun and beautiful memories of your thoughtful nature to help them through this time. You are missed.
Clarice Steinbach
12/02/2013
I was sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I worked with her at the Polk County Courthouse. She was a fun loving person. Always smiling and making jokes. There were days she helped me smile when I really needed a lift. God Bless.
Teresa True Johnston
12/02/2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Jan was a great person, I hadn't seen her for years but we chatted on Facebook . You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Dawn Heller
12/02/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Jan was a sweetheart. Always happy and always a beautiful smile on her face. She will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob, Linda, & Bobby Sample, Kailie Morrow
12/02/2013
You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of Jan. May God bring each of you peace by His amazing grace & through the love that each of you share for Jan. We pray you find comfort in sweet precious memories of Jan as she will always be in your heart & consolation in Jesus's promise to us that one day we will all be together again. God bless.
Jesus Comforts His Disciples - John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.