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Green -- Janis Green, 56, beloved wife, Mother, and NaNa, passed away peacefully November 30, 2002 following a courageous ten year battle with Scleroderma. Jan was born February 8, 1946 in Fonde, Kentucky to Bratcher and Lavada Wilder. In 1963 she married Gary in Michigan and together they raised three beautiful daughters. In 1980 they moved to Los Alamos where they resided until Gary's retirement. In 1998 they moved to Logan, NM to enjoy retirement in their house on the lake. NaNa was especially proud of her grandchildren, spending many good times teaching them about Jesus' love and the importance of being a family. She made an incredible difference in the lives of everyone who knew and loved her. Although Jan's illness slowly took over her body, it did not diminish her spirit. Her quiet strength was an inspiration to all. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes and smile. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lavada Wilder; and a brother, Troy Edward. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gary of Logan, NM; and three daughters, Dawn Gurule and husband, Michael, Jill Staveley and husband, Brian, and Kimberly Green and Dennis Martinez. Also surviving her are seven beautiful grandchildren, Jessica, Alyssa, and Natalee Gurule, Jordan and Danielle Staveley, and Vanessa and Kayla Martinez. In addition, Jan is survived by her father, Bratcher Wilder, and siblings; Onalee Henderson, Coy Wilder, Pauline Mays, Norma McCoy, Shirley Edds, and Thomas Wilder. The Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 and Thursday, December 5, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln.,Rio Rancho. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with a Visitation one hour prior to the Service at the First Baptist Church in Logan, NM. Interment will follow in the Logan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Gurule, Brian Staveley, Edwin Bruhn, Delton Judd, James Carson, and Duel Paris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Barry Bass, Rob Calhoun, Erv Kiemle, Paul White, Bill Holman, and Jim Hilburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, or the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. 892-9920
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002