Janet Joyce Jerome

Janet Joyce Jerome of Greeley, Colorado was born February 12th, 1938, and passed peacefully 10th of October 2026. She was 88. Married the love of her life John (Jack) K. Jerome on July 21, 1963. They were together until his death on June 29, 1999.

Born to Joyce and Hap Glidden in Sheldon, Iowa. The family moved to Greeley, Colorado when she was 4. While her father served in the Navy in WWII, she and her mother lived in the dorms on the Colorado State College campus where she made lifelong friends in Carol and Shirley.

Janet attended Colorado State College (now University of Northern Colorado) and earned a Bachelor of Education. She taught in Wichita, Kansas, before getting engaged. After marrying Jack, they moved back to Greeley. She is survived by her daughters Amy Jerome, Ann Sitze, and Jennifer Jerome, and 4 grandchildren Isaiah Jackson, Jonathan Jerome, Eric Sitze and Adrianna Jackson.

Janet’s passion for Cut Glass, History and Genealogy led her to be a member of many groups and organizations, both locally and nationally.

After raising a family, Janet started traveling the world. From down under to the northern lights Janet and friends experienced life: Christmas Marts in Germany, meeting wombats, riding camels, and accomplishing a lifelong goal she and Jack had of cruising Alaska, which she did with her daughters.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10 am at Allnutt Macy Chapel, 6521 W 20th St, Greeley. A reception will immediately follow.