Jan Bergeson

Jan Bergeson, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2008 at the age of 49. Jan, born January 16, 1959, was the fifth of seven children born to Norma Jean Fonnesbeck Bergeson and Garold Bergeson. Born in Logan, Jan was raised and educated in Smithfield. She lived most of her adult life in Lewiston and Richmond. She was a long-time employee of Pepperidge Farm and enjoyed many lasting friendships there. Jan had one child TJ Bergeson. TJ was the center of her world; she loved him more than words can explain. TJ and his wife, Rachel, have two daughters Azalea and Nevaeh. Jan's granddaughters were her pride and joy, she loved them with all her heart. Jan had many hobbies and interests. She loved collecting M&M figurines, camping, and shooting her gun. Jan always had a special place in her heart for her two dogs, Simba and Bug Bug. However her true passion in life was her family. Jan is survived by her son TJ Rachel Bergeson, her two granddaughters, Azalea and Nevaeh, of Logan; her mother Norma Fonnesbeck Bergeson of Smithfield; siblings Clark Leroy Rhonda Bergeson of South Dakota, Una Elbert Sweeten of Richmond, twin sister, Jean David DeGasser of Richmond, Lori Jeff Glenn of Wellsville, and Clair Arlene Bergeson of Smithfield. Also surviving is a special friend, Joe Seamons. Jan was preceded in death by her brother, Kim Garold Bergeson Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Wells Fargo Bank, Smithfield Branch, where a memorial fund has been established in Jan's honor.