It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Janice “Jan” Marie Keale (nee. Evans) on January 2, 2025. Born on June 21, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of Vernon G. and Helen J. Evans, twin sister to Judith, and sister to Gregory, Deborah & Diana
She was the loving wife of Robert Keale for 56 years and the proud and caring mother of Christopher (Victoria) Keale and Anne (Mark) Wardenburg.
She cherished and adored her grandchildren, Ben Wardenburg, Jack Wardenburg, Liam Keale and her step-grandchildren, Eli Cotton and Sophia Cotton. They were a beaming light in her life, and she loved them with all her heart and soul.
She is survived by her sisters, husband, children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother.
Jan loved to travel. Whether on a family vacation with the kids, a getaway with her husband or a girl’s trip overseas, she loved to experience new places, meet new people and create unforgettable memories. She cherished her roots and remained closely connected to and actively engaged in the communities she belonged to. She loved jewelry, manicures, interior décor, the city of Paris, a steak sandwich from Smitty’s, fettucine alfredo and passing the time playing Candy Crush.
Jan’s true legacy though is her love for family and friends – a testament to her commitment to maintain and nurture the bonds she shared with the ones she loved. Jan made the room shine with her youthful spirit and energy. She is a light that continues to shine in the lives of so many people. To Jan, everyone was family, and, to her, family was everything.
With her love, compassion, kindness and generosity, Jan lived her life in the image God. She never, ever hesitated to put the needs of others before her own. Jan carried God’s mercy, unconditional love and good expectations for the world with her every day of her life.
Jan will forever be missed but her spirit lives on in the countless lives that she touched.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, January 9 at 9:30 am. to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for 10:00 am. Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 pm.
Dear Bob and family,
Our heart aches for all of you. Jan would light up as she would bring us up to date on all her family happenings. Her spirit and love will create a huge void for all of us. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Carol and Tom McLarney
Dear Bob and family
Our hearts are heavy for all of you. Please know that we were blessed by our friendship with your family for so many years. We were lucky to have known her and her family for so many years. It is true that she made everyone feel welcome and special. We will always cherish the times we were together. Please know you
and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Grace and Tony Laudato
We are greatly saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to Bob, and all Jan’s children and grand childs. Judy, your expressions of your birth to earth bond is so eloquent. We are both so, so sorry for your losing Jan.
Jan was fun. She was funny. She was accepting and welcoming. She (and Judy) showed me, a Texas transplant, the real St. Louis, sharing both family and friends. I’ve called Jan a friend for 40 years, the kind of friend who, even if I hadn’t seen her in awhile, picked up right where we left off. I will miss her.
Had many great times at the Evan’s home in 8th and 9th grade. The whole family was so welcoming to the new kid. Me.
Many great memories of Jan, CYC , Fr. Donovan and the many great people who came into my life during that period.
My condolences Bob, Judy and all the children and grandchildren for your loss.
I was so sad to hear of Jan’s passing. I worked with Jan for a number of years. She was so friendly and approachable, a good listener and a great teller of stories. She was so full of ideas. We exchanged quite a few emails and many of them were stories of our kids and grandkids. She sure was proud of her kids. I know she’s in the presence of God, she was a believer, and that’s where the peace comes from. My condolences to the family.