Janice (Pearson) Grout Obituary

Janice Jean Grout

Born in Postville, Iowa on December 12, 1938
Departed on February 6, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Service: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
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Janice Jean Grout, 71, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Dr. T. Edwards Breed, Vicar Divaker Pathak, and Rev. Mark Kukkonen will officiate with entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Janice was born December 12, 1938 on her parents Roger and Bernice Pearson’s farm near Postville, IA, and passed away in her sleep on February 6, 2010 in her home. Jan graduated from Luana High School in 1956.

Jan and Marvin were married on July 3, 1970 in Marion, IA. Survivors include her husband Marvin. Son Mark (Tammy) Graybill of Rochester, MN, and sister Judy (Lyle) Boebel of Cedar Rapids. Grandchildren Michael Monahan, Stephanie Graybill, Christopher (Sohkeng) Graybill, Aaron Graybill of Rochester, MN, and Kayla Grout of WV. Great grandchildren Liheng Graybill, Isaiah Monahan of Rochester, MN. Nephews Larry (Gina) Boebel of Swisher, James Boebel of Cedar Rapids. Great nephews Nathan, Kory, and Brandon Boebel. Great niece Lindy Boebel. Stepchildren Tom Grout of WV and Paige Grout of Cedar Rapids. Brothers-in-law: Donald (Helen) of Creston, Dale (Jean) of Riverside, CA, Harold (Pearl) of Mount Ayr, Charles of Newton, Ken (La Donna) of Cedar Rapids, Ron (Nancy) of Des Moines, Robert of Berwick; sister-in-law Ruth (John) Hoy of Adel.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Bernice Pearson.

Jan was employed by various companies such as Bell Telephone Company, Collins Radio, Skelgas, and retired from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jan loved music starting with the clarinet and piano in high school and playing the piano and organ mostly for church activities, and singing in her church choir and Midwest Chorale. She was a member of the Voices of Hope during Freedom Festival. Jan enjoyed bowling and golf leagues. Jan gave freely of her time by volunteering at Community Free Health Clinic and various church activities and service projects. Jan enjoyed other leisure activities including Yoga at the Fusion Yoga Studio and trips with her husband with a travel club. Jan enjoyed her walks outside and feeding the birds on her back deck. Jan was a devout Christian, showing Christ-like love for everyone she knew and encountered.

A memorial fund has been established to benefit the Community Free Health Clinic, 947-14th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401. Phone # 319-363-0416.

From Phyllis: The Hinman Family extends their sympathy to Marvin, Mark and his family and Judy, Lyle and their family. I am so glad I got to meet Jan at last year's Hinman reunion. This is a link to the funeral home in Cedar Rapids. It has this obituary plus a beautiful video presentation, be sure it see it. You can also sign a guest book. www.cedarmemorial.com