Jan was born on October 16, 1937 to Louis and Verna (Moore) Alberts in Hollywood California. She grew up in Chula Vista, California, and graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1955. While working at Rohr Aircraft Company, she met her husband John Green and they were married on July 29, 1961 in Chula Vista, California. John preceded her in death on November 17, 1990.
Jan was a homemaker while her children were young and later worked at Alpine Union School District as a Health Aid when her youngest started school. She retired from MacQueen Middle School after working there for many years. Jan was active in Little League baseball, 4-H, and served on the Dehesa School Board for several years. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking, and decorating cakes for her family and friends. Holidays were a favorite time for her and celebrating with family was incredibly special to her.
Jan is survived by her children Jeff (Felicia) Green and Jennifer Butterfield; grandchildren Andrew Butterfield, Alex Kantra, Jessica (Travis) Evans, John Green, and Paul Butterfield; great-grandchildren Hunter and Cooper; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings Joyce Broady and James Alberts.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on May 8, 2021, at Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 with Pastor Rojas officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family members request memorial contributions in her name be made to Larimer Humane Society, www.larimerhumane,org/help-the-animals/tributes-memorials-2/
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