Janet E. Taber Leap, 60, of Converse, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home after an illness. Jan was born June 6, 1952, in Plymouth Indiana, to Raymond and Lydia (Seghetti) Taber. Jan was a 1970 graduate of Plymouth High School and a 1974 graduate of Ball State University graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in education. She was employed as a third grade teacher at St. Bernard Catholic School in Marion, she later taught with Sylvan Learning Center and also did private tutoring. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Marion.
On March 8, 1975 she was married in Plymouth to her husband, Roger A. Leap of Converse who survives.
She was a lover of animals especially her Irish Setter Isaac. A horsewomen, she also enjoyed gardening, home decorating and repair. She twice toured Europe with her daughter visiting family in Italy. She had a special love of her Italian family including cousins, Andrea, Lynn & Dale.
Jan was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter, Kelsey L. Leap (Todd) Reust of Chicago, IL; her son, Chad R. Leap of Kokomo, IN. Her sister, Donna Rae Taber (Robert) Whitmer of Plymouth. Her mother-in-law Lois Leap of Kokomo, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law along with a niece and nephew also survive.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and father-in-law.
There will be no public services. A family memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, next to her parents.
Memorial contributions can be made to the hospice program that assisted in Jan’s care: Family Life Care, 265 W. Water St., Berne, IN, 46711.
Eileen Burgess says
Donna
I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you and all of the family at this time and always.
Wilden Burgess
Sue Crawford says
Donna: Ron and I are so sad to here about your sister\’s passing. May you be comforted in knowing that so many friends are here to comfort you. We met Jan a few times, and always felt her warmth and caring spirit. Love, Sue and Ron Crawford
Sue Crawford says
Donna: Ron and I were so sorry to hear of your Sister\’s passing. May you find comfort in the fact that you have many friends who are near you in this time of grief. We met Jan a few times and always felt her kindness and warm spirit. Love Sue and Ron Crawford
Judy Gaines says
Donna very sorry to hear of Jan\’s passing . Will keep you and the family in my prayers . God Bless
Judy (Bottorff) Gaines
Bob Ousnamer says
Donna, I was so sadden to hear of Jan\’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Roger and their family through this time. I know she will be greatly missed.
Linda (Beals) Haines says
Donna,
Only this evening have I become aware of your sister\’s recent death and I am so sorry. While I had not seen Jan in a number of years, I do remember her and her sweet spirit. Furthermore, I know how much you loved her and that you will miss her. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It is comforting to know that Jan is now in the arms of our healing Savior and that we shall see her again someday.
Eileen Burgess says
Donna
I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you and all of the family at this time and always.
Wilden Burgess
Sue Crawford says
Donna: Ron and I are so sad to here about your sister\’s passing. May you be comforted in knowing that so many friends are here to comfort you. We met Jan a few times, and always felt her warmth and caring spirit. Love, Sue and Ron Crawford
Sue Crawford says
Donna: Ron and I were so sorry to hear of your Sister\’s passing. May you find comfort in the fact that you have many friends who are near you in this time of grief. We met Jan a few times and always felt her kindness and warm spirit. Love Sue and Ron Crawford
Judy Gaines says
Donna very sorry to hear of Jan\’s passing . Will keep you and the family in my prayers . God Bless
Judy (Bottorff) Gaines
Bob Ousnamer says
Donna, I was so sadden to hear of Jan\’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Roger and their family through this time. I know she will be greatly missed.
Linda (Beals) Haines says
Donna,
Only this evening have I become aware of your sister\’s recent death and I am so sorry. While I had not seen Jan in a number of years, I do remember her and her sweet spirit. Furthermore, I know how much you loved her and that you will miss her. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It is comforting to know that Jan is now in the arms of our healing Savior and that we shall see her again someday.