Janice Wiersma, age 72, Hill City, Kansas, loving mother, and the
world’s best Nani, passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022, at
the Graham County Hospital, after being surrounded by her loving family
over the weekend. She was born February 26, 1950, to Roy and Stella
Poffenberger, in Miles City, Montana.
Janice enjoyed cooking and baking. Her family always looked forward
to meals at her house! Everyone always knew there was going to be more
food than they could ever eat and that it was all going to be delicious.
She also enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, and was very
passionate about her flowers. She could hardly wait for spring to roll
around each year so she could decorate her yard with stunning
flowerpots.
When Janice wasn’t tending her beloved flowers, she filled her home
with warmth and kindness. Janice opened a daycare in her home. For
several years she treasured and spoiled umpteen small children. But
Janice took the most pleasure in being “Nani”. It was one of the most
important parts of Janice’s life, a role that gave her much pride and
joy.
Janice is survived by three biological children: Michael (Susie)
Ramey of Las Vegas, Nevada, Troy (Bridgette) Ramey of Grinnell, and
Angie (Brett) Garrison of Hill City; three stepchildren: Darin Wiersma
of Arizona, Anita Wiersma of Kansas City and Jeania (Tom) Eckley of
Wichita; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph
Poffenberger; a sister, Jean Schaak; and several nieces and nephews.
Family members that paved the way for Janice include her husband,
Raymond Wiersma, her parents, Roy and Stella Poffenberger and her sister
Joan Rusliff.
Although Janice was tiny and frail, she gave us all hope and
reminded us of the preciousness of life. She will be greatly missed by
all.
At her request, no service will be held.
Memorials are suggested to the family and can be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.