Jan was known for her generosity. If she caught wind that there was something you wanted or needed, she wanted to be the one to give it to you. If you couldn't decide between two things, she wanted you to have both! She had a love for the finer things and she wanted to share them with the ones she loved. She loved to give, purely for the joy that it brought to others.

Jan loved her kids, grandkids and great grandkids! She shined watching her son shine on the football field. She was his proudest fan, every step of the way. She was her girls' partner in crime and encouraged them to be go-getters just like the boys! In fact, she recently gifted her granddaughter post it notes that read, "Used to be it was a man's world and a woman's place was in the home… They can kiss that shit goodbye!" She wanted her girls to stand strong and shine in their own ways. Her grandchildren remember "Mimi" in her happy place; playing cards, drinking Kendall Jackson Chardonnay on ice, with a black poodle by her side. "Mimi" loved to laugh and had a sense of humor that had us all laughing until the very end.

Jan is preceded in death by her husband Jack Elway in 2001 and her daughter Jana Elway Sever in 2002. She is survived by her sister Jolene Jordan Olson; partner Richard Terrell; two children; Lee Ann McCarthy and husband Tony McCarthy, John Elway II and wife Paige Elway; 8 grandchildren; Kylee, Patrick, Jessica, Jordan, Jack, Juliana, Joseph and Dana and 9 great grandchildren; Gianna, Paige, Joseph, August, Adler, Nell, Gwen, Quincy and Beau.

Mom and "Mimi" you added so much fun and laughter to our lives and we miss you dearly. Recently, while surrounded by family you said with pride in your voice, "Look at what your Poppy and I did." And you did, you began an amazing legacy that will grow and prosper for many, many years to come. We love you SO much and we miss you already! XOXO, Cheers!