Jeanette “Jan” O. (Hutchison) Plowman, age 89 of Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully in her home, September 12, 2019, with her loving family by her. She was born June 23, 1930 in New London, WI.
Jeanette was united in marriage to Herbert in New London, WI on May 13, 1951. They were married 59½ years. Herbert's sailing career took them to Staten Island, NY where Jeanette worked off Wall Street at a stock market exchange. She often talked about riding the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty to and from work.
A couple years later they moved to Bellevue, Illinois. In 1956 Herbert joined the FAA and began an exciting career that took them many places. They lived in Denver, CO nearly ten years.
In 1968 they moved the family to the tropical island paradise of Guam and opened their home for missionary work. During her years on Guam she traveled to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, India, Thailand, Philippines, Israel, Turkey and remote islands in the Marianas.
Ministering for the Lord was the fulfillment of her life! She was a substitute teacher, sold Shacklee products and also sold real-estate. In 1985 they retired to the Dallas area, residing in Rockwall, TX. Jeanette’s passion to share her love of God continued, touching many lives.
When Herbert returned to sailing as a Radio Officer serving in Desert Storm, she designed and added a beautiful pool to their home where they spent many happy hours with their family and friends. In 2018 she moved to Colorado Springs, CO.
Jeanette’s legacy continues through her four children: Diane Minden (Jim) of Klamath Falls, OR; James Plowman of Garland, TX, Lisa Heins (Jeff) of Monument, CO, and Gregory Plowman of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Michael and Lea Minden and Nicole and Janna Heins; sister: Maryette Fischer (Richard) of Wild Rose, WI.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother: Elwood and Alvina Hutchison; brothers: Martin Mikulski of New London, WI, Clifford Hutchison of Alamo, TX and Gordon Hutchison of Manawa, WI and sister Joyce Popke of New London, WI. Jeanette will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Her Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday September 22, 2019 at 3:00pm in the Academy Lounge at Liberty Heights (12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921) with Reverend Lance Coles officiating, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, Jeanette requests you love one another.
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