Janice "Jan" K. Robertson, 81, of Galveston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home.

Jan was born Sept. 9, 1942, in Kokomo, to Clarence E. and Callie L. (Scott) Bookmiller. She married Larry E. Robertson on Jan. 21, 1961, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2013.

Jan graduated from Galveston High School in 1960. She enjoyed life, and was a very talented artist. Jan was a member of Indy Decorative aRTISTs Club and the Kokomo Art Association. She started her career in the dental field, passing her dental school boards while attending college. She served as a dental technician for many years in the Kokomo area.

Jan and Larry enjoyed spending time in Florida after retirement, and later with a very special friend and companion, Glennard Prehn, after Larry's passing.

Surviving family include her children, Laria (Jamie) Jackson, Lanae (Mike) Leffert and Jeff (Lisa) Robertson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Alisha and Kelsie Smith, Jenna, Jack, Jason and Janelle Robertson, Acia Thomas/Holland and Sarah Shepphard; and four great-grandchildren, Isabella, Grayson, Will and Aiden. Surviving siblings include her sister, Janae (Raymond) Bookmiller Alberts, Tom K. (Linda) Bookmiller; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bookmiller; and brother-in-law, Jerry Robertson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, Tim Bookmiller; and special friend and companion, Glennard Prehn.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Galveston First Baptist Church, 207 S. Sycamore St., Galveston, Indiana, and funeral services to follow on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Cole Maxwell officiating. Jan will be laid to rest next to her husband, Larry, in the Galveston Cemetery. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.