Jane Marie Ahlers-House, 53, of Clarkson passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1959, to Verla Ann Uptmor Ahlers Day and Robert Adolf Ahlers in Wallace.
She grew up in Woodland Park and charlotte, NC. Jane graduated from Independence High School in 1977 and attended North Idaho College in 1978.
For 15 years she worked at Wallace Public Library, and then at the Model T Hotel and Casino for 11 years Winnemucca.
Jane married James Allen Van Kuiken May 6, 1978, and they divorced in 1992. She later married Lane Lavar House March 28, who passed away June 4, 2002. She participated in PTA, 4-H, and was a Catholic. Jane is survived by her mother, Verla Uptmor Ahlers Day (Fred); brother Jeff Ahlers (Heather); daughters Jennifer Van Kuiken, Jessica Van Kuiken-Sidener (Nick); son Jason Van Kuiken (Theresa); grandsons Kaden Stephens, James Van Kuiken, Isaiah Van Kuiken, Joseph Van Kuiken; granddaughter Sierra Van Kuiken; and nephew Landon Ahlers. She was preceded in death by Robert Ahlers (father) and Lane House (husband).
Mom said family is the most important thing. Ever loyal, she made sure her children and family had every opportunity and protected and defended them weather they were right, wrong, guilty, or innocent - and we weren't always innocent or right. Besides working and raising a family, Mom made sure she volunteered to help with all of our interests, especially helping with sports, dance, church, and the public pool.
She loved being outside - hunting, fishing, swimming, and especially in her garden. An avid reader, she passed on her love of books to her children.
Mom passed on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in her home with us three kids by her side. We love and miss her.
We would like to thank everyone who tried to help our Jane including but not limited to the Holy Family Catholic Church, Father Root, Clarkston EMTs, Clarkston fire/rescue, Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Quality Inn and Suites, Quality Behavioral Health, Dr. Weiland, Dr. Dettwiler, Monica Miller, all of our mom's friends, and anyone whom we may have forgotten.
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