Jan Roodhouse Lipman

February 26, 1939 - October 22, 2023

Janice Roodhouse Lipman was reunited with the love of her life in their Heavenly home. Jan lived in Kerrville, Texas with her husband, Steve, since 1997. Tierra Linda Ranch was their little slice of Heaven, and Notre Dame Catholic Church was their home away from home. Now, at age 843, they are truly living in Heaven with their Lord and Savior.

Jan was born to Thomas and Dorothy Roodhouse. She and her older brother, Jim, were raised in South Pasadena, where she was very active at school. Jan was involved in school government, clubs, and sports. She studied elementary education at the University of California, Berkeley. Jan was a member of Delta Gamma at Cal. Through a fraternity-sorority party, Jan met Steve Lipman. They married at 21 years of age. After graduating from Cal, Jan taught kindergarten in the Los Angeles area while Steve received his masters.

Once Steve graduated from USC, Jan started the job she loved most, being a mother. She was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and friends. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Jan was always willing to help and people always wanted to work with her. While raising their four children, Jan helped with various panhellenic activities, organized church and school functions, and volunteered at multiple charities. All of this charitable work paled in comparison to her next greatest job - being 'Mimi' to eight grandchildren. Since most of her grandchildren lived out of state, she treasured the precious moments she spent with them. Jan's vivacious personality drew those grandchildren to her, as well as everyone else who knew her. Jan lived well, loved much, and laughed often.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Steve, and her nephew David Roodhouse. She is survived by her faithful brother, Jim (and Ginny) Roodhouse '54 of Bellevue, Washington; and her four devoted children:  Michael (Jennifer) Lipman of San Diego, Bob (Nicole) Lipman of Santa Rosa; Gary (Kristin) Lipman of Honolulu, Hawaii; and Julie (Brue) Stracke of Kerrville, Texas. Jan also left behind eight adoring grandchildren; as well as beloved nephews and niece.

Kerrville Daily Times, December 22, 2023