Jannett (Jan) E Dykeman, 97, passed peacefully on January 15, 2023, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1925 in Hastings, NE, to Reinhard and Rebecca Krueger.

Jan graduated from Kenesaw (Neb) High School in 1942. This is where she meet her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Clifford. They were married on December 3, 1943 in Kenesaw,

After Cliff’s discharge from the Army and various jobs, they moved to Washington State in August of 1947 to find work at Hanford. On March 2, 1948 their daughter was born, Pamela, followed by their son, Randy, born April 6, 1950.

Jan’s employment at Hanford started in August, 1954 consisted of accounting and financial positions. She worked for several Government companies (General Electric, Archo/Rockwell). After 32 years of service, Jan retired on February 28, 1986.

Love and devotion, to her family and serving the Lord through prayer and church, were just a few of the many things she valued. She served on many committees with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, (past Post President and Treasurer), Lydia Guild at church (Redeemer Lutheran).

Having family gatherings was a delight for her. Her cooking and baking was in high demand by all family members. Goulash, ham and beans, “head cheese”, fresh coconut cakes, pineapple upside cakes, breakfast egg sandwiches, homemade vanilla ice cream (with grape nuts) and her ever popular creative birthday cakes for each of the grandkids (every year).

After her retirement, Jan and Cliff settled into farm and family life, gardening, as well as dedication to Veterans and serving the Lord.

Jan is survived by her daughter, Pamela Dykeman (West Richland); son, Randy (Kim) Dykeman (Richland); Grandchildren, Jill Dixson (West Richland), Danielle Dixson (Richland), Melissa (Kevin) Nelson (Pasco), Bryan (Erica) Dykeman (Pasco); Great-grandchildren, Cody Dixson (Kayla), Kaitlynn Yale, Austin Claridge, Keaton Dixson, Justin Nelson, Faith Dixson, Hailey Nelson, Hope Malvich; Great-great-grandchild, Madden Yale. Nephew, Gary (Bonnie) Scofield (Richland) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jan was preceded in death by husband Clifford, her parents Reinhard and Rebecca Krueger; Sister, Selma (Cliff) Scofield; brother William (Patty) Krueger; Niece, Marlys Kinne.

The family knows you will be guiding and watching over us until we meet in heaven. Save a root beer float for us! You will always be in our hearts…. love and miss you forever and always.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm and Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 9:00am – 1:00pm, Einan’s at Sunset, 915 By Pass Hwy/Highway 240, Richland, WA.

Graveside will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00pm at Sunset Gardens, By Pass Hwy/Highway 240, Richland, WA, followed by a church service at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 520 Thayer Dr, Richland, WA.