In Loving Memory of Janet Marr

Jan was a fighter, a hellraiser, and the smartest woman in any room she walked into.

Ask her about any world war and she could teach you a thing or two. Have a question about European history? You don’t need Google, just go ask Jan! And if you’re ever feeling confident about going up against her in the next round of Trivial Pursuit, I’d think again.

Jan was a proud grandma.

Every inch of her home was littered with pictures of her grand-babies; ready at any After Jan and Rich moved back to Nebraska, they ultimately settled down in Fullerton, and started construction on their new house.

During this time they lived above a local bar that was owned by a dear family friend, Jack Nelson. This bar, and friendship, became the backdrop to so many hilarious, beautiful, and heart-warming stories. A natural story teller, Jan brought these stories, and so many others, to holiday gatherings, dinner table conversations, and tough times when levity was needed.

Jan was her family’s biggest cheerleader. If her kids, or grandkids, had a game, performance, or concert, count on saving her a seat. Without fail, there she was in the stands at every; softball game (rule book in hand), basketball game, orchestra or band concert, marching band competition, little league baseball game, piano recital, award ceremony, graduation (big or small). You name it, she was there - for as long as she possibly and physically could.

And for as long as she was able, Jan carried on doing the things she loved; she bowled competitively, she went on ski trips with friends, golfed as much as possible, played board games like there was money on the line, attended concerts, went to Nebraska Volleyball games, scrapbooked, sewed, and crocheted in her spare time. She was never without a hobby or project, and always with a recipient in mind.

Jan loved her family deeply, and she was loved just the same. While she was not ready to go, it was her time, and the Lord was waiting for her. She is no longer in pain, she is back in the arms of her high school sweetheart, and her memory lives on.

She was preceded in death by her first love and first kiss - her husband, Rich Marr; her mother, Dorris Sanderson; and her father, Wayne Sanderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Schawn (Troy) League and Jordana (Travis) Smith of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren Drue Marr, Cameron League, Maddux League, Alex Smith and Connor League of Lincoln, NE; sister, Cheryl Carlson of Lyons, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.