Jan was welcomed to the world on July 27, 1949 to the family of Rex and Mable Collins of Chesaning, Michigan joining sister, Anne and brother, David. She left us on June 17, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Jan graduated from Chesaning High School in 1967 as Salutatorian of her class.
During that time she captured her husband Les and they enjoyed 51 years together.
Jan went on to graduate from Lansing Community College with a degree in Nursing. She worked for Lansing Pediatrics Associates for 38 years.
Jan was an avid quilter and crafter who loved to collect birds, salt marsh pottery and tea cups.
Left to cherish Jan's memory is her husband; children, Jennifer (Clarence) Natto, Allison (Erol) Miskin and Brian; granddaughters, Julia and Jordan Natto, Sena Miskin; sisters, Anne Gross and Sue Soldan; in addition to many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Jan is preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Collins; and sister, Pat Garrod.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship and refreshments at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. To minimize congestion, it is suggested that families with last names beginning with letters A-H arrive between 11:30 and 12:00, letters I-P arrive between 12:30 and 1:00, and letters Q-Z arrive between 1:30 and 2:00, if possible.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jan's honor to: National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001, Rogel Cancer Center at University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 or Michigan 4-H Children's Garden at Michigan State, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com for the Schwartz family.
