Janice Ruth Main

Janice Ruth Main December 16, 1936 — October 17, 2023 Janice Ruth Main, a devoted mother, homemaker, teacher, and follower of Christ passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Dassel, Minnesota, to Clarence and Goldie Nordstrom, who instilled in her a strong faith and a love for family. She was the middle of five siblings who grew up working and playing on their farm. Janice graduated from Dassel High School and North Park College in Chicago, Illinois, where she earned her Associate of Arts Degree. She later completed her B.A. in Home Economics from Illinois State University while raising her three daughters (Annette, Sarah, and Sharon) with her beloved husband Delwyn, whom she met in California in 1955 and married in 1958 at Dassel Covenant Church in Minnesota. Janice loved homemaking and served her family with joy and grace. She also taught first grade at Hawthorne Christian School for three years, served as a substitute teacher later, and was a regular Sunday school teacher, touching the lives of many children. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir, crocheting blankets for loved ones, gardening, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Sun Lakes Community Church in Chandler, Arizona. She leaves behind a family legacy of Christ-followers who will miss her dearly but rejoice in her eternal home. Janice is survived by her husband of 65 years, Delwyn; children Annette Walker (Douglas) of New Brighton, MN; Sarah Hickman (Daniel) of Midland, MI; and Sharon Yasseri (Sacha) of Otsego, MN. Janice is also survived by 8 grandchildren- Andrew (Rebecca), Luke (Megan), Gabriel (Caroline), Leah (Stephen), Wilhem (Lauren), Tait, Simone and Jonas as well as 6 great-grandchildren- Micah, Madison, Ellie, Elijah, Noah and Isaiah. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Goldie Nordstrom and brother Ralph Nordstrom. A celebration of life service will be held graveside at Dassel Community Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon and time of fellowship and remembrance at Dassel Covenant Church Fellowship Hall. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration of life service will take place at Dassel Covenant Church.

Janice Ruth Main

November 16, 1936 - October 17, 2023