ACHEN,
Janet L.
(Maiden Name: Taylor)
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.
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