Janet L. (Taylor) Achen |
| Posted 2026-01-01 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Dec. 30, 2025 - Yuma, Arizona - >> March 1, 1947 - December 15, 2025 << Janet L. Achen passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Jan earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree at NAU in Flagstaff and was a teacher and librarian in Yuma District #1 for 30 years. After retiring, she was in charge of making transportation and lodging arrangements for her husband's business that took them across the U.S. Jan loved traveling and enjoyed being with family and friends, and didn't pass up an opportunity to go dancing with her husband. She was actively involved in helping to raise her grandchildren and volunteered at the Yuma County Library in the Foothills. Jan was preceded in death by her father, Lee Taylor; mother, Jean Consaul Taylor, and brothers, Kit and Scott Taylor. Jan is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Achen, and daughters Jennifer (Brian), Joy (Jody) and Rebecca (Brett); grandchildren, (Brad, Britney, Brenden, Scott, Kellsie, Thomas, Gwendolyn) and 6 great- grandchildren. Jan is also survived by her brother, Tom (Sue) Taylor and sister-in-law, Liz (Gary) and cousins including Babs, Cindy, Ross, Craig, Ann, Cheryl, Dorothy, Patti, Deborah C. and Debbie B. The extended family included many nieces and nephews, especially Sarah and Amanda, who maintained close contact with Jan throughout her life. All of the Hospice of Yuma caregivers: Linda (RN), Veronica (CNA), Obe (Chaplain), Tim (Social Worker), and Dr. Ayala, did a remarkable job of helping Jan. If you would like to remember and honor Jan, please send your donation to Hospice of Yuma. The donation button is www.hospiceofyuma.com/donate. There will be a "Get Together for Jan" in the near future at John and Jan's home in the Foothills. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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