Mary Janice Eastwood

Jan was born February 5, 1948, in Denison, Texas to Harold Alvin Grant and Erlene (Jefferys) Grant Noland. Her family relocated to California, where she grew up and attended school.

On July 28, 1963, Woodward “Woody” Eastwood and Mary Janice (Jan) Grant were married in Tijuana, Mexico. Neither of them could have known that day that their marriage would span more than six decades, carry them around the world, bless them with children and grandchildren, test them through hardships and separations, and ultimately become a love story that would endure for sixty-two years.

Jan loved to take adventures with Woody. They traveled with spontaneity and excitement. Woody’s time in the Army also led them on many adventures. Together, they experienced Germany, Italy, Japan, Okinawa, Texas, California, Korea, and many other locations. During her time as an Army wife, she worked cleaning homes and apartments and helped support the family whenever needed. She possessed a quiet strength and determination that carried her through the many challenges of military life.

Their first son, Clinton Wayne Eastwood, was born in Porterville, California, in 1964. The following year, they suffered every parent’s worst heartbreak when a baby boy died shortly after birth. The loss left a permanent place in their hearts, but they carried their grief together, leaning on each other for strength. In 1967, while Woody was serving overseas, their second surviving son, Curtis Dewayne Eastwood, was born in Naples, Italy.

One of Jan’s greatest gifts was her creativity. She loved sewing and crocheting. With patience and remarkable skill, she transformed yarn and fabric into beautiful creations. In 2008, she entered one of her handmade afghans in the Oklahoma State Fair. When the judging was complete, Jan’s afghan had earned First Place. That blue ribbon became one of the proudest moments of her life. To others it may have seemed like a simple award. To Jan, it represented years of dedication to a craft she genuinely loved.

Jan also loved music and dancing. Especially with Woody. They loved going Honky-Tonkin. Country music provided the soundtrack for many of their happiest memories. Buck Owens’ “Together Again” became their theme song. Because military service often separated them, the song carried special meaning. Yet no matter how long the separation lasted, they always found their way back to each other.

Those who knew Jan also knew she was never afraid to express an opinion. She called things exactly as she saw them. You never had to wonder what Jan was thinking because she was usually willing to tell you. That honesty, combined with her strong personality and unwavering convictions, was one of the qualities that made her uniquely Jan.

Jan was preceded in death by her

Father, Harold Alvin Grant and stepmother Mandy Grant

Mother, Erlene (Jefferys) Grant Noland.

Sisters, Deloyce Ann (Flossie) Grant, Carolyn Ruth Noland, Bonnie (Grant) Gong

Great grandchild, Kora Eastwood

Jan is survived by

Husband, Woodward Eastwood

Son, Clint Eastwood, Curtis Eastwood and wife Katrina Eastwood

Grandchildren, Lauren Runner and husband James Runner, Meagan Wilkes and husband Austin Wilkes, Ethan Sullivan, Mason Eastwood, and Cody Eastwood

4 great grandchildren, Evan Wilkes, Samuel Runner, Elijah Runner, Kaiden Eastwood

Brother, Larry Grant and wife Corky

Sister, Brenda (Grant) Coronado and husband Adam

And a host of other family and friends that she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to donate to the National EOD Association,

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