Janice “Jan” Carroll Kaestner (Darshay), 81, of Glendale, Arizona entered the gates of heaven to be reunited with her late husband Gary, to dwell in the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2020. She was born on January 3, 1939 to Viola (Smith) and Frank Darshay and was the youngest of five children.
Jan grew up in Southern California. Jan met Gary, the love of her life, and they were married August 18, 1955. Jan and Gary had three beautiful children together; Gary Jr, Tammy and Sherine.
In 1980, Jan and her family relocated to Glendale, Arizona. Gary soon tired of retirement and opened a CPA office on West McDowell. Jan worked the front office and flipped rental homes.
She and Gary became Born Again Christians in 1983 and their lives were transformed for eternity. Their love for God poured out in missionary work. Jan loved serving with their favorite missionaries in Hermosillo, Mexico. Even after Gary passed, she was still very active in her missionary work.
Jan was well traveled. She loved going on cruises and often took family and friends with her. Israel was one of her favorite places to visit, along with Australia and Alaska. She loved the color turquoise and hummingbirds.
Jan was a loving mother, nana, and great grandmother and Nana Jan to all those who loved her. She leaves behind her children, Gary Jr, Tammy (George) Thompson, and Sherine (Johnny) Sawyer; grandchildren, Tara (Sean), Jared, Andrew, and Alexis; great grandchildren, Isaac, Asher, Eisley, Oron, Ryder Nichole; and her fur baby Lucy.
Jan is preceded by her Love Gary, of 55 years; her parents Frank and Viola; her grandson Jason; and brothers and sister, Don, Leona, Glenn, and Lynn.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley and/or Maranatha Bible Church Missions program (9120 N. 95th, Peoria, Arizona 85345)
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