Goodland, Kansas, resident and former Smith Field, Nebraska, resident Janice N. Glendening passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Citizen’s Medical Center in Colby. At the age of 64 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Jan was born on January 27, 1954 in Ord, Nebraska to Otto and Lois Arlene (Boyer) Zapp. She was one of two children. She grew up in Ord, and graduated from Ord High School in 1972.

In September of 1972, Jan met Timothy Glendening, and the two of them were soon married on November 5, 1972. To this union, two children; Derek and Nicolle were born.

Throughout the years, Jan worked as a Dental Assistant, and Dispensing Optician. She also enjoyed traveling across the country with Tim. She was always very active in whatever church Tim was Pastoring, she enjoyed cross stitching and was an avid Nebraska Husker fan. She was thrilled to finally be able to see the Husker Volleyball Team play at the Devaney Sports Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Tim of their home in Goodland, two children Derek Glendening of Holdrege, NE and Nicolle Glendening of Goodland. She is also survived by one brother Doug Zapp (Donna) of Kansas City, KS, and three grandchildren Keisha, Grace and Meredith Blake.

Memorial services for Janice will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 3:00 PM MT at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland with Pastor Tim Glendening officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Fort McPherson Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.

Family will greet friends on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at the church.

Memorials may be designated to the Janice Glendening Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.