JoAnn "Jan" Ross

December 8th, 1936 - May 23rd, 2012

JoAnn “Jan” Ross, 75, of Caldwell, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was born to Oscar and Juanita Haumann in Greenleaf, Idaho on December 8, 1936. She attended school in Caldwell. In 1953 she married Bob Carpenter and together they had 3 children. They later divorced. In 1981 she married Bob Ross. They loved to travel and enjoy life. Jan’s love of sewing began at a young age and after she had children she made all of them clothes. Sewing as a hobby also grew into making doilies, crocheting, needlework, quilting and making dolls. All members of her family benefited from her handiwork. Jan loved her family and get-togethers. Every Christmas was the highlight of her life. She was an avid card player and loved to play Shanghai Rummy (No Cheating) with her best friend Gary Harrell. She was a member of the Hello Dollie Doll Club in Caldwell. The family would like to give a special thank you to XL Hospice and the staff at Autumn Wind Assisted Living. Jan is survived by her children Sheree (Mike) Wallace, Susie (Dave) Roblyer and Randy (Cheryl) Carpenter, 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, a brother Keith (Juanita) Haumann, and her best friend Gary Harrell. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Ross, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. A visitation will be held at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Jan’s graveside service will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. Service Information

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ellie luna

grandma jan u will be missed forever. u r the best mother and grandma in the world. thank u for being part of my life. i am blessed to have known u. i love for being there for the girls. rachel and jennifer couldnt have asked for a better grandmother. luv and will miss u tons..

Published March 30th, 2024

Glenda Helzer May 30, 2012 6:30 PM Sheree, suzie; My heartfelt condolences in your great loss. I always remember your mom with a big smile on her face. May good memories sustain you. Blessings to

Sheree, suzie; My heartfelt condolences in your great loss. I always remember your mom with a big smile on her face. May good memories sustain you. Blessings to you & your family. Glenda

Published March 30th, 2024

Andy & Laurie McCluskey

We are so sorry to hear of Jan''s passing. She was a great lady and we enjoyed her so during the many years we worked with her. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Andy & Laurie McCluskey

Published March 30th, 2024

charlotte k. ferguson

i'm a member of the hello dollie club. i didn't know jan well, but would like you to know how sorry i am for your loss. i will keep you in my thoughts, god bless charlotte k. ferguson

Published March 30th, 2024

Darleen McGuckie

I just saw your mom on Saturday. She was happily playing cards with Gary. She was a strong lady and a good friend. God bless you all. Darleen

Published March 30th, 2024

Arlien Snow - Hello Dollie Club

Those we Love can never be, more than a thought apart, for as long as there’s a memory, they live on in our heart...May it comforts you to know that your loved one is safe in God''s care now... and that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. Jan will be missed by all who knew her.

Published March 30th, 2024

Mike Wallace

Jan, you gave me the closet thing to a mothers heart and that was your daughter Sheree, I will always love and take care of her. Thank you, Mike

Published March 30th, 2024

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