Death date: Aug 16, 2021
Jan F. Stern age 67 of Lake Worth passed away on August 16th. Beloved wife of Barry S. Stern; Loving mother of Scott (Alana Horowitz) Stern and Jenna (Jason) Ross; Dear sister of Lee (Barry) Rothman. Chapel Service 1:15 pm Friday, Read Obituary
Jan I always remember you in WHS smiling no matters what happened and all the time with peace in your heart Its very hard to lose you 🙏
So sad to hear about your passing. I’ll always remember our long talks and your forever positive words. Rest in peace. Que en paz descanses. You’re a great loss to all of us that we’re privileged to call you Friend.
I know we are all in shock over this tragic loss. I feel lucky to have known
Jan, such a beautiful person. Loved by all. My deepest condolences to Barry, Jenna, Scott and the entire family.
My deepest condolences to Barry, Jenna and Scott, all of Jan's family and friends on her sudden passing. I know very well that she leaves a huge hole in the hearts and lives of so many who love her and was fortunate enough to get to know her. I am one of the lucky ones and for that I am so very grateful!
"Jan, my dearest friend, I am missing you so much! We were going to get together this Saturday for one of our many customary breakfast at Eggscetera Café (or any other place our hearts desired). That will never happen again and I am so terribly sad! I keep hoping that this is just a bad dream and that I will wake up and be getting ready to meet you for breakfast. Only God knows why His plan was to take you away from us so soon and so suddenly. I guess we have to accept the Lord's Will, but that doesn't make it any easy, nor does it keep us from hurting so much at the fact that you will no longer be with us. I have lost a friend, a sister, a colleague, my breakfast and shopping buddy (We had such a good time shopping at the quaint French store and Bali Imports on Lake Avenue), and the best teacher I have ever known. However, you leave me a lot of beautiful memories; the good and the bad days at WHS, the way we bent over backwards to help and teach our ELL students and ease them into their new lives in this country. The big scare that you gave us all when you tripped in the classroom and busted your lip, chipped your tooth, and broke your finger. As it turns out, even after a couple of surgeries, your ring finger was never the same. I will forever remember our chats in school during lunch while you were teaching, and then the ones we shared before and after your retirement. Getting together with you was one of my most treasured moments. Your friendship in and outside school has been such a blessing in my life. How we enjoyed and looked forward to our gifts exchanges on birthdays, the December holidays, and of course, bringing something back from one of our travels (Although your trips were more frequent and exciting than mine)! I have things all around my house which will always be an extra sweet reminder of you and our special friendship. I will never forget you and I will always love you, dear friend! You will always be in my heart and I will keep you alive forever by cherishing all our beautiful memories. My dear Jan, rest in peace in God's Loving Arms, and I promise you that when we meet again, we will keep meeting together and enjoy some Heavenly breakfasts."
All my love and all my sorrow,
Rossana Ponce
Dear Stern family—I was the fortunate recipient of Jan’s warm hospitality in your lovely home in Lake Worth. She shared with me happy memories of summers at Cedar Lake, IN, just a few miles from my home. I am saddened by her passing and by your grief. Sincerely, Donna Moser (mother of Barbara Sieker)
Jan was a teacher friend, co-mom to my daughter, travel companion, and all-round wonderful lady. She shared school “stuff” that got me through my 1st year of teaching, came to every Christmas Eve for 25 years, and led a group of us to Spain and Italy. I will miss her hugs, understanding quiet, and a rock of presence. For her family and friends my sincere condolences. My heart is broken and I mourn with you.
Jan...I was so lucky to get to know you through a mutual friend. I will always remember your kindness and your beautiful smile. Let your memory be a blessing always to your family.
The sudden loss of my good friend of 34 years is devastating, but Jan, this person I’ve felt so close to for so long, is also my inspiration. So kind, so full of wisdom for all who crossed her path.
