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Janice Lee “Jan” <I>Hardenbrook</I> Alexander

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Janice Lee “Jan” Hardenbrook Alexander

Birth
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Death
11 Nov 2021 (aged 79)
Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Janice Lee Alexander, 79, of Chapman passed away quietly Thursday, November 11th, 2021, at Brookfield Park in St Paul.

Graveside internment will be at 11:00 am. Saturday at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Janice Lee Alexander was born April 29th, 1942, in Grand Island to William and Roberta (Rhinehart) Hardenbrook.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Scott Alexander and Renae Baker, sister and brother-in-law, LeeAnn and Todd Kucera; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Gerri Kelley, Doug and Jackie Hardenbrook, and Alan and Carol Hardenbrook.

She attended elementary school at Hall County, District #3, Walnut Jr. High, and graduated class of 1960 from Grand Island Senior High.

Jan always had a keen eye for interior design and fashion. In the early 1970s, she began a career in household upholstery and draperies. 'Upholstery by Jan' was always a warm shop within her home for 40+ years. Clients of her work extended across Nebraska and beyond. Well known for her talents and abilities to transform furniture and interior decor to exceptional levels, her creativity, imagination, and execution were second to none.

Concerning her sons, she would often forgo motherly duties to 'join in the excitement'. Many times, inadvertently involved in projects and mayhem ranging from model planes/rockets, firearms, scouting, motor sports, hot air ballooning, and amateur fireworks manufacture.

Although instrumentally raising two sons single-handedly, her courage to allow learning and exploration, fostered a drive for education and inspiration.

Family and friends were most important to Jan. Large family gatherings were not uncommon at her home. This always included raucous laughter and sharing in the fun. Good food and great company would always happen at Jan's house.

Her fondness for vehicles began at an early age, and was often described as a spirited driver. Later, this focused on motorcycles and riding. She was an active member of local motorcycle clubs and the Christian Motorcycle Assn. She attended many rides and rallies, including several rides to Dallas to see her son. Her fondness for fast cars and loud bikes could only be eclipsed by her love towards men named Bob.

She was preceded in death by her son Troy Alexander, parents, sisters Cheeri Hardenbrook and Marilyn Harders, brother Larry Seufert, and aunt and uncle Pearl and Charles Seufert.
Janice Lee Alexander, 79, of Chapman passed away quietly Thursday, November 11th, 2021, at Brookfield Park in St Paul.

Graveside internment will be at 11:00 am. Saturday at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Janice Lee Alexander was born April 29th, 1942, in Grand Island to William and Roberta (Rhinehart) Hardenbrook.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Scott Alexander and Renae Baker, sister and brother-in-law, LeeAnn and Todd Kucera; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Gerri Kelley, Doug and Jackie Hardenbrook, and Alan and Carol Hardenbrook.

She attended elementary school at Hall County, District #3, Walnut Jr. High, and graduated class of 1960 from Grand Island Senior High.

Jan always had a keen eye for interior design and fashion. In the early 1970s, she began a career in household upholstery and draperies. 'Upholstery by Jan' was always a warm shop within her home for 40+ years. Clients of her work extended across Nebraska and beyond. Well known for her talents and abilities to transform furniture and interior decor to exceptional levels, her creativity, imagination, and execution were second to none.

Concerning her sons, she would often forgo motherly duties to 'join in the excitement'. Many times, inadvertently involved in projects and mayhem ranging from model planes/rockets, firearms, scouting, motor sports, hot air ballooning, and amateur fireworks manufacture.

Although instrumentally raising two sons single-handedly, her courage to allow learning and exploration, fostered a drive for education and inspiration.

Family and friends were most important to Jan. Large family gatherings were not uncommon at her home. This always included raucous laughter and sharing in the fun. Good food and great company would always happen at Jan's house.

Her fondness for vehicles began at an early age, and was often described as a spirited driver. Later, this focused on motorcycles and riding. She was an active member of local motorcycle clubs and the Christian Motorcycle Assn. She attended many rides and rallies, including several rides to Dallas to see her son. Her fondness for fast cars and loud bikes could only be eclipsed by her love towards men named Bob.

She was preceded in death by her son Troy Alexander, parents, sisters Cheeri Hardenbrook and Marilyn Harders, brother Larry Seufert, and aunt and uncle Pearl and Charles Seufert.


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  • Maintained by: Judy Johnson
  • Originally Created by: GLG
  • Added: Nov 15, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234041397/janice_lee-alexander: accessed ), memorial page for Janice Lee “Jan” Hardenbrook Alexander (29 Apr 1942–11 Nov 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 234041397, citing Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Judy Johnson (contributor 48796369).