Jan Engstrom, age 82 of Cambridge, formerly of Isanti, died December 21, 2020 at GracePointe Crossing. There will be a private family funeral service.
Jan Engstrom was born January 11, 1938 in St. Paul to Lowell and Beatrice (Witcher) Woolery. Jan attended Anoka High School. Jan met Roy Engstrom and he asked her to marry him on their first date. They were married January 15, 1955 at Constance Evangelical Free Church. Roy was serving in the Army and they made their first home in Kileen, Texas. Shortly after Roy’s Military discharge they moved to Isanti where they lived until moving to GracePointe Assisted Living in Cambridge in 2013. Jan was a long time member of Elim Baptist Church in Isanti. Her interests included quilting, knitting, sewing, cooking and baking. Jan especially enjoyed teaching her family, or anyone, her skills in hand work and cooking.
Jan died at GracePointe Crossing on December 21, 2020 at the age of 82 years. She is survived by her husband, Roy of Cambridge; 4 children, Michael (Jean) Engstrom of Clear Lake, Thomas Engstrom of Mora, Penni (Stan) Skaggs of Isanti, Traci (Dave) Chilton of Mesa, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Geri Grosslein of Blaine, Sharon Hammons of Blaine, Peggy (Tom) Ocel of Proctor; and by many other relatives and friends.
So sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. She was a a wonderful lady to work with. We worked together for many years at CMC.
I was privileged to work with Jan for many years at Memorial hospital (CMC) and have lots of good memories. I remember the day she told us that she was about to become a great grandma. We told her she was too young and her reply was, “that’s what I thought too but they never asked me!” Jan will be missed, my condolences to her family.
My sympathy to her family, Jan was a great lady to work with and a really good person with a good heart.
I am sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Jan for many years at the Hospital. She always had stories to tell and craft ideas to share. She loved her family. Hugs and prayers dear family . She will be missed!❤️
Such a great lady. She was a grest gal to work with went to school with her boys! Sympathies to the family.
Dear Engstrom Family, My deepest condolences at the passing of Jan. What a remarkable lady . I will always remember her in a very special way. She was there for me in my younger years and she and I had a lovely conversation in my later years about our lives growing full circle. I love you Jan, Rest In Peace. Until we meet again dear. Always, Sherri
I was also privileged to work with Jan many years at the hospital like many others. She shared many stories and many recipes with us. And we all knew how much she loved her family. Truly a gem!
I knew Jan while working at CMC. She was such a hard worker but also had such a wonderful sense of humor! My sympathy to her family and friends. Rest well, Jan.
Condolences and prayers to all of Jan’s family. I enjoyed many visits with Jan at GracePoint Crossing when visiting our dad. She was a very lovely lady.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember going camping with Tracy when we were young. We stopped at a small grocery store and could pick out any treat we wanted. Jan bought Planters dry roasted peanuts and shared some with us. I thought you must be rich! :)
Prayers for comfort for your family.