Janice JJ (Jans) Gifford

Janice “JJ” (Jans) Gifford, 67 of McCook Lake, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at a local hospital.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Martha Anderson officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

JJ was born on April 10, 1951 in Akron, Iowa to Karl and Cora (Ross) Jans.  She graduated from Akron High School with the Class of 1969, and continued her education at Morningside College, graduating in 1974 with a teaching degree.  JJ taugh at South Sioux City High School before transfer to Sioux City North High School.  She finished her work history at Cable One in Sioux City, where she was the Warehouse Manager for 33 years.  JJ married Bill Gifford, Jr. on January 14, 1995 in Deadwood, South Dakota.  JJ loved to cook, and was great at it. 

JJ is survived by her husband Bill Gifford, Jr., son Jeff (Felicia) Gifford, step-daughter Katy (Sean) Chartier, brothers Jerry Jans and Jason (Sharon) Jans, four grand-children, many friends, and extended family.

JJ was preceded in death by her parents.