Birth date: Mar 1, 1938 Death date: Apr 15, 2021
Clara Jane (Jan) Halverson, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on April 15, 2021 in Tacoma, WA. Jan was born in McPherson, Kansas on March 1, 1938. She married Gerald Edward (Jerry) Halverso Read Obituary
I had the privilege and opportunity to be one of Jan's students at Pierce College. Jan was the absolute best instructor I have ever had. She always provided comfort, inspiration and made me a better person for having been her student. After all of these years, I still have fond memories of her. Peace to her family.
I believe everyone deserves a “champion” in their lives and Jan was my work champion. She encouraged, supported, and motivated me in my career at Pierce College. She was my mentor, my colleague, and my friend. In addition to me, countless Pierce College students benefited from her teaching, support, and encouragement. During one of our work conversations, Jan said to me that for every comment she made to a student containing constructive feedback, she always provided two positive and supportive comments. That had a major impact on me and I tried to teach and interact with students like Jan. What a wonderful, supportive, kind, caring, and compassionate friend. I will miss her.
Nita Rutkosky
Jan was such a joy to be with. Her smile was infectious. She always had good words for people. We had the pleasure to get to know her and Jerry. The last time we talked to her, she was more worried about her husband (health wise) and now she’s gone. We will always remember her. God bless the family to cope in this difficult time.
