Janice Shambaugh

Hastings resident, Janice J. "Jan" Shambaugh, 69, (formerly of Harvard) died peacefully at her home on Friday, April 2, 2010.

Services will be Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday in the Harvard Cemetery, Harvard, Nebraska. A prayer service will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010; 6:00 P.M. at the Butler-Volland Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, April 5, 2010; 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. with family present 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Orphan Grain Train, Harvard Community Foundation for the Harvard Cemetery, Faith Lutheran Church Hope Fund, or the Harvard Rest Haven Van Fund.

Jan was born November 13, 1940 on the family farm near Guide Rock, Nebraska to Alfred F. & Hildred M. (Bangert) Schutte. She was baptized into the Christian faith on December 8, 1940 and reaffirmed her faith through confirmation on June 13, 1954. She graduated from Guide Rock High School in 1958. On April 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to Dallas D. Shambaugh in Rosemont, Nebraska. This marriage was blessed with four daughters. Dallas preceded her in death on August 25, 1989. In 1973, Jan began her career with Kinder Morgan (formerly known as KN Energy) assuming a variety of roles in sales, customer relations, management and remained employed until 2003 at which time she formally retired. Jan's devotion to God, family, community service and helping others was evident through all of her loving and caring acts. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings, coordinating and preparing meals for the Open Table, a member of the Harvard Chamber of Commerce and Summer Fun Festival, a member of the South Central Mental Health Board, a CASA, and an advocate and friend to people less fortunate or forgotten by society. The importance of family and friends was dear to Jan's heart and nothing would bring a bigger smile to her face than to be surrounded by her 5 grandchildren. Her ability to make each one special in their own way was shown over and over and the many trips to Grandma Camp will forever remain in their hearts. The impact of Jan's life will be felt by many. Because of Jan's ability to see the importance of helping those in need, the family requests that you consider donating to the memorials in lieu of flowers.

Those with whom Jan was reunited in heaven are her parents; husband, Dallas D. Shambaugh; twin infant daughters, Patty & Pamela; sister, Mary Ann Schutte; brother, Garry Schutte; and nephew, Ben Schutte.

Those who remain to carry on Jan's good works:
Daughters & Spouse: Kimberly & Michael Shambaugh-Miller - Lincoln, NE
Rhonda & Dennis Ervin - Omaha, NE
Grandchildren: Madison Ervin
Louden Ervin
Daley Ervin
Cassandra Shambaugh-Miller
Alexandra Shambaugh-Miller
Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Allen & Norma Schutte - Kearney, NE
Marv & Cindy Schutte - Olathe, KS
Ron & Nancy Schutte - Guide Rock, NE
Sisters & Brother-in-law: Marge & Jerry Martin - Acton, CA
Kay Schutte - Hastings, NE
Merilee Wood - Helotes, TX
Many other family & friends.