Recent Obituaries

Janice Kisch, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, age 69, passed away peacefully in her home on Christmas morning 2024 holding hands with her best friend and her brother. She was born November 10, 1955 to Frank and Beverly Kisch in Seattle, WA.

She grew up in Seattle and a suburb in Renton and after graduating high school, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in visual communications from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

After college Jan worked in Alaska as a videography teacher, graphic artist, photographer, and graphics supervisor. In 1995, she moved back to Washington and was a forms analyst, regional operations manager, and electronic project administrator. She moved to California in 2002 in search of more sunshine. She spent over 16 years there and loved it, working as a buyer in insurance and secondary education. She also became a certified massage therapist.

Jan highly valued her family, friends, and the great outdoors. She was very active in all kinds of sports, especially enjoying hiking, running, golfing, tennis, and riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle. Even in recent years Jan still belonged to local golf, tennis, and Harley clubs. Of her numerous hikes and climbs, the tallest were Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Whitney, and Mount Kilimanjaro. She volunteered as a historic house docent, publication chair of the Anchorage Audubon Society, captain in the US Tennis Association, Alyeska United Way director, and president of the Seattle Business Forms Management Association.

She fought a brave fight against cancer for over a decade, refusing to let it slow her down or show any discomfort. Jan is survived by her brothers Ken (Linda), Robert (Shelley), and four nieces. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Frank and Beverly, and her eldest brother Frankie. Her beloved dachshund, Rocky, who previously belonged to her parents, passed away two days prior to Janice. No memorial services will be held except a small immediate family gathering at her request. Remembrances may be made to Audubon Society, World Wildlife Fund, Sea Shepherds, or your favorite charity.