Jan Harber Rose

November 22, 1949 - January 14, 2022

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Jan Harber Rose, 72 of Midland, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday, January 14, 2022. Jan was born on November 22, 1949 in Graham, Texas to Eleanor Alarie Griffith Harber and Morrison Wesley Harber. As a child growing up in Uvalde, Jan sold dime bags of popcorn to many loyal customers at the family’s Ben Franklin store. She excelled at piano and grew her culinary skills from an early age at her mother’s side.

Jan Harber married Wilford Abb “Bill” Rose, Jr. on May 27, 1967, at the Methodist Church in Uvalde. They went on to have four daughters, Jill, Nan, Amy and Mindy. Married for almost fifteen years before Bill’s untimely passing, the young couple began their life together ranching sheep, goats and cattle in Terrell County. They also built and ran Bill’s Superette grocery store in Sanderson. Later, Jan worked for the local newspaper and then for the high school. Eventually, Jan’s journey brought her to live in Midland, where she continued to share her friendly smile and her delightful spirit with those around her. Jan’s children and grandchildren were forever a great source of pride and joy.

In addition to being a dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, Jan was passionate about music. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth, kindness and home cooking, she could be found in her church practicing playing the organ and singing well-loved gospel hymns. Throughout her life, she drew great strength in an unwavering faith in God and walked with Him daily in prayer.

Jan Harber Rose was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Bill Rose. She is survived by her four daughters and twelve beloved grandchildren: Jill Rose and Bryan Black of New Braunfels, Rayden Richter of College Station, Alarie Richter of Odessa; Nan Rose Chandler and Joe Chandler of Houston, Bill Chandler of Fort Worth, Charlie, Kate and Claire Chandler of Houston; Amy Rose McPartland and Shannon McPartland of Houston, Hayden Millar of Jacksonville, Florida, Rylan Millar, Macy, Madeleine and Ella McPartland of Houston; Mindy Rose and Avery Cox of Midland. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Gary Harber and Sherian Harber of Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Sweet Jan will be greatly missed by her family and friends in this world, but we are confident that she is now praising God with the angels in her eternal heavenly home. The family requests that any flowers and notes be sent to 5123 Belaire, Midland, TX 79703. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to a charity of choice. A private memorial and celebration of life will be held in remembrance of Jan.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7

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Jan & I were next door neighbors while growing up in Uvalde, TX. We had some nice memories together. We visited briefly a couple of years back through FB Messenger which I don't participate in now. We talked about our memories of living on Nopal St., the loved Loquat Tree between our homes. I even worked at their Ben Franklin Store during Christmas time. She shared pictures of the monument she had made in memory of Bill & explained the symbolism of the etchings. We never got to actually meet after that as we planned. She was truly a sweet & beautiful person through & through & so very talented. You girls are so fortunate to have Jan as a mother. &, she loved those grandchildren! I'll bet she is so happy now to be able to rejoin Bill. I'm sure she will be forever missed. Blessings to her family for peace & comfort during this sorrowful time. Martha Fulenwider Kirby Pleasanton, TX

This makes me so sad.... my dear, sweet friend is gone from this earth. Jan and I had been playmates and friends from I believe the age of four and it is hard to imagine a world without her in it. So beautiful...inside and out...so talented...I always admired that she could hear a tune then play it on the piano...a beautiful talented. And yodel! Sometimes she would yodel for us. We had so many fun times....she used an ice cube and a needle to pierce my ears in the living room of your grandparent’s house. Jan asked me to be a bridesmaid when she and Bill married and I was so thrilled to be a part of that happy time. You girls had a very beautiful, kind, gentle, and strong mother, a beautiful person. I know she and Bill are sharing some laughs right now in Heaven.

Mindy and family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences to you and your family. Wes

Condolence This is cousin, Jan Myers Beaty, of Lubbock, Texas sending my deepest sympathy for our precious Jan Harber Rose. For 72 years we were closest of cousins; I was Jan #1 and she was Jan #2; I was born in Oct. and she followed my birth in Nov. The two of us shared such fond memories of the many years when she would come to Munday, TX to visit all the way from Uvalde. We have stayed close our entire lives and I loved her dearly. She was my prayer partner. I share the same void as you four girls at her death. One thing I know without a doubt; Jan loved Jesus, you girls (and families) and her music. We were all blessed to listen to her beautiful music as she played it to glorify her Lord and Savior. Comfort comes in knowing that Jan is not only in heaven with Jesus, but also with Bill. I will NEVER forget Jan's joy when Bill accepted Jesus as his Savior. "Joy Comes in the Morning' and it is morning for Jan! My love & sympathy, Cousin Jan Beaty & Rev. Gary Beaty III John 4 " I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth"

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