Janet Fackler
May 05, 2011
Jan Fackler, 69, was born August 9, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Grace Smith. She died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
She was a member and an active volunteer at the First United Methodist Church, and the West Des Moines Senior Center. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Jan often helped lobby for senior issues. She loved animals, especially her cats, and watching Iowa Hawkeye sports.
Jan is survived by her children, Michelle (Rob) Heater, Michael (Gretchen) Fackler and Melissa Fackler; grandchildren, Jessica Heater, and Nathan and Colton Fackler; sister, Jody McCombs Miller; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to her family.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jen Evens RN
05/15/2011
I just wanted to tell you all that I am so very sorry for your loss. Despite the fact that I was only able to spend time with Jan, and all of you, under terrible circumstances I feel truly lucky to have had the opportunity to be a brief part in the life of someone great. Jan was a true breath of fresh air each time I stepped into her room.
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers always!
Jen Evens, CCU RN
Dee
05/11/2011
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know how much you will miss her. You and she had a very special relationship and I think were much closer than some Mothers and daughters.
My thoughts and prayers ae with you.
Dee
Sherie Vasquez
05/08/2011
I met Jan when I joined the Blushing Red Hat Mama's. She introduced herself to me and welcomed me. I considered her a good friend and we often sat together during our many functions and had a great time. I respected the many wonderful things she did for other people. I hope she has been welcomed to her new heavenly home by her mother and others that have gone before her. We will all miss you very much Jan.
Sherie Vasquez
Robin & Paul Vannausdle
05/08/2011
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandy Allen
05/08/2011
I have fond memories of Jan through the Blushing Red Hat Mama's group. She came alone as a stranger, but made friends easily, and enjoyed all that involved getting together to be a red hatter. I wrote a story about her biography back in January for our Newsletter. She was my first choice to write in this column because I found ber humble, caring, and wanting a be a part of the group in every respect. She was so accommodating and we talked about many of her trials and tribulations while raising her family. She especially loved Mother's Day as her favorite holiday. Now she joins her own mother in celebration of that day - a long awaited tribute. Happy Mother's Day Jan.