9/26/1941 - 9/11/2021
Janice “Jan” Bauman, 79, of North Webster, Indiana passed away on
Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born on September 26, 1941, in Bryant, Indiana to
the late Dale Haffner and the late Vera (Bergman) Haffner. Jan was united in
marriage to Leland Jay Bauman on April 19, 1964, in Portland, Indiana and he
preceded her in death on December 2, 2020.
Jan was Valedictorian of
her 1959 graduating class of Bryant High School and graduated from Ball
State University in 1962 earning her Registered Nurses license. Jan was a
member of North Webster United Methodist Church where she served as an usher
and a greeter. She was the past president of United Methodist Women of
Rebeka Circle. In addition she was a member of the P.E.O Chapter of the E.J.
Society in Syracuse, Indiana where she served as the Secretary. She was also
in a local book club in North Webster.
She was employed at Jay County
Hospital from 1962-1965 and then went on to start the First Medical Station
from 1965-1967 in CTS in Berne. She taught prenatal classes at Adams
Memorial Hospital and was the patient care manager in the obstetrics unit at
Adams Memorial Hospital for several years. In addition to her employment she
was the American Red Cross CPR Instructor for many years. Jan retired from
Adams Memorial Hospital after 38 plus years of service in 2005.
Jan
had a heart for others, and loved her family deeply. She and Jay will be
missed immensely by their family. Jan enjoyed watching her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and holding babies! She also enjoyed playing scrabble,
reading, and tending to her flower beds.
Survivors include her
daughter, Becky (Bill) Grimm of Berne, Indiana; son, David (Kristi) Bauman
of Monroe, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Marcia Bauman of Berne, Indiana;
brother, Richard Haffner of Bryant, Indiana; sister, Norma (Glen) Cash of
Pennville, Indiana; five grandchildren, Landon (Katie) Bauman, Nathan
Bauman, Kelsey Bauman, Alise (Nathan) Hess, and Blake Bauman; five
great-grandchildren, Analisse Hess, Matthew Bauman, Kadin Beaman, Sydney
Smith, and Chelsea Smith.
In addition to her husband Jay, she was
preceded in death by her son, Matthew Bauman on March 15, 2016; brother,
Dick Haffner; and two sister-in-laws, Jackie Haffner and Donna Haffner.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16,
2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne,
Indiana with Pastor Paul Rogers officiating. Burial will be held at a later
date in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received
from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn
Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to
services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials can be
given to North Webster United Methodist Church.
Zwick &
Jahn Funeral Home; September 12, 2021
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery