Janice Gayle Sheldon

Janice Gayle Sheldon, the youngest of two children of Sieglinda (Herman) and Oliver Franklin Splichal, was born on December 11, 1940 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Her family moved around throughout the Midwest due to her father's job as a salesman. She graduated from high school and attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa for two years.

Janice and George Frank Sheldon were married on October 5, 1960 in Kirksville, Missouri. They made their home in Fairfield until moving to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1965. In 1979, they moved to live in Glenwood, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Melody Kay and Oliver Franklin.

Janice and George were married almost 38 years when George passed away on March 17, 1998. Janice continued to live in Glenwood until November 2011, when she moved to The Rose of Council Bluffs Assisted Living.

Janice became a member of the LDS Church in 1969. She loved being active in her church and taught Sunday school, served as choir director, helped with temple work, and attended all church events and programs. Janice also enjoyed attending plays at the Mills Masquers, and was a supporter of the Republican Party. She also was avid genealogist.

Janice passed away at her home in Council Bluffs on January 25, 2013 at the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George; and brother Oliver.

Janice is survived by her daughter Melody Sheldon of Talmage, NE, and son Oliver Sheldon of Glenwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Autism Foundation.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.