She was born Sept. 16, 1928. Jan married Charles E. Beck in 1953, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage. Charles preceded her in death in 2007. They had three children Cynthia (Tom) Rimko, Stephen (Mary) and Thomas, five grandchildren Stephen Rimko, Adam (Megan) Beck, Tyler (Brian Wolfrum) Beck, Cassandra (Adrian) Holloway, and Kelsey Beck, and four great-grandchildren Jacob, Alex, Grayson, and Hadley. Jan graduated from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University with a degree of B.F.A. She had been employed at American Greetings as an artist. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland, where she served as Deacon, made many banners, and arranged alter flowers for over 32 years. In the church hangs a wood and enamel cross made by Charlie and Jan. Jan also painted a large wall mural for the children in Sunday school. She was a member of the Chester Garden Club, the Perennial Garden Club, and the Geauga Miniature Society. She was a collector of antiques, dolls and glass hats. Jan was particularly proud of her book box miniatures and doll houses. She will be greatly missed. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at 10:00 am, Friday, January 28, 2022 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026. Interment at Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Hts. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jan’s name may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church (address above).
