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Kelly says
Words fail me today <3 <3 <3
Such a beautiful woman gone much too soon
Lois Neal says
What a gift Jan was to both my daughters – Gretchen and Jenn. She believed in them, encouraged them and was always interested in what they were doing and where they were going. Her passing has left a hole in all of our hearts… I cannot even imagine what the family must be feeling at this time. Our hearts are with you as you move through this difficult time.
Mary Runkel says
Jan was such a gift of charm and love of life and BOOKS. We as a community have lost a wonderful person. My famuily sends thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Noble says
Jan was a bright light for every person she touched. She always gave of herself. She had numerous talents . She was so full of love that is just bubbled over; always a smile on her face. She will forever be in the hearts of those who knew her. We are all better for it. Our hearts are with you.
Tom and Cheryl Woodall says
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. She was such a beautiful and thoughtful woman. We will miss her smile and conversation.
The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kara Armstrong says
I met Jan in Kindergarten and she became my first school friend. My favorite memory is roller skating in her basement. She will truly be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Krys Holmes says
Helena’s beautiful friend, in literature, in community, in friendships. Prayers of strength for Jan’s family as we all struggle with this sudden loss. And the seed of our grief is the joy so many of us had in knowing her, and the gratitude we feel for a life well lived, for gifts well given. Her legacy will live on in Helena for years to come.
Deborah Camplese says
The entire Helena community has lost an incredible friend, sister, sister-in-law, mother, daughter and a host of other wonderful characteristics she had. Jan was compassionate, had integrity, and most of all – a glorious outlook on life. One of my favorite things about Jan was her laugh…I can hear it right now. We will miss you Jan. My thoughts are with Jan’s family as they go through this difficult time.
Tina Arvish says
Jan was a high school classmate of mine. She was an amazing woman and I’m honored to have known her. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. She will be missed.
Susanna and Pete Soper says
What a loss for the world. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Peccia Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Robert Peccia family. A beautiful person leading
a wonderful life has been taken from us. We remember her love for her family and passion for life and the positive role she played in the Helena community. We are so very sorry for her loss.
Judie Haxton says
I only knew Jan because of the cancer connection. We texted during her year of chemo. We finally met for lunch just a few months ago. She was happy, moving on and planning trips. I’m glad I have that memory. I thought she’d have more time. It’s what we hope for, just some time. It was not to be. My sincere condolences to Jan’s family. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Cathi Burgoyne and family says
There are simply no words of comfort adequate for this deep loss to all who knew Jan. Our hearts ache for the entire Peccia family. If there is anything we can do to help, please ask. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
St. Peter's Hospital Foundation says
Our thoughts are with Jan’s family and friends. She was a kind, generous, full-of-life professional woman…and mentor for many.
Amy Kiffe says
Godspeed, Jan. The enormous outpouring of love for you and your family in the last few weeks gives us a small inkling of this beatuful person who enveloped her friends and family in kindness, support and good food. The stuff of a well-lived life. You will be greatly missed.
Sarah Burgess says
Words cannot express the heartbreak Helena has felt with Jan leaving this world way too soon. Jan was one of those special souls that touched the lives of so many in a positive way. Her kindness, compassion and beautiful smile will remain in the hearts of so many. My thoughts are with the family. She made this community a better place to live and her passing will leave us all with an empty place, but her kind spirit will remain with all of us forever.
Glen robbins says
Jan was my partner,
I love Jan and I Will always love her.
I will miss her forever, I hope God
Take the best care of her she truly was
A saint.
Suzanne Thun says
I will always remember Jan as a kind and thoughtful person. I was the new kid in high school, and she was forever trying to include me in conversation. She will be missed for the sweet soul that she was. She touched many lives, and she was taken far too soon. My thoughts go to her family and loved ones.
Chris Eby says
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go to Jan’s family.
Joanne McKinney says
No words. Jan was an amazing, loving woman so full of life. Im so sorry for your loss.
Peg Hunter says
It is hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that Jan is really gone. Such a bright, enthusiastic, intuitive, kind, and caring person…wonderful mom and competent business woman, friend to many who were blessed by her positive energy. My warm thoughts go out to Jan’s family, especially Grace. Hold yourselves in the light during this difficult time.
Concetta & Len Eckel says
Our hearts go out to the Peccia family. Jan will be missed by so many. Peace be with you.
Michele Bazzanella and Randy Shannon says
We will always remember Jan’s compassion, intellect, humor, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and pets. We feel grateful for her friendship, and miss her already. Her absence will be felt throughout the community. We are sending warm thoughts to her family and many, many friends.
Tracy Donaldson says
Jan will be remembered well, as testament to the fact that she lived well. Although I am deeply saddened by her death, I take solace in knowing that she was one of the rare and fortunate people who experienced life fully and passionately. She was blessed with unlimited intelligence and curiosity, the ability and will to follow her heart, and a fundamental kindness and compassion that made her dear to all who were lucky enough to know her. I feel grateful and honored to have been able to count her as a friend. And though I hate losing her so soon, I have little doubt that she left this world at peace, unafraid, with few regrets, and well prepared to experience the great unknown journey ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. You are missed, Jan.
Liz Campbell and Steve Lane says
How lucky we were to have Jan and Grace as our next door neighbor. I will miss our conversations, our love of growing things, running over to one another’s house when we were half way through a recipe to discover we were out of butter … the list goes on and on.
Warm thoughts to Grace, her family (including Buddy and Penny) and all of us that were touched by her.
Shari Hunter Brownlee says
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of Jan’s family. I’ve known Jan since she and Didi first purchased the book store and became an integral part of the Downtown Helena business community- serving on boards of directors, donating time and merchandise to local charities and events, organizing and participating in so many activities downtown and throughout Helena. Jan was such a professional and had a warm and generous heart, an infectious laugh and beautiful smile. We are all fortunate to have been graced with her presence and we will remember her always. I’m especially thinking of you, Didi, knowing how much you’re grieving Jan’s loss and the special bond you both shared. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel and I believe she’ll watch over you all.
Samantha Humphrey says
My thoughts and prayers are with Jan and her family. The world has truly lost one of our brightest lights!
David Spencer says
Jan was such a beautiful-souled, great-hearted, & wise being! Books were of course a central passion, but when you add her love of ideas, people, & philosophy, she was pretty much the wh☼le package ☼ Let us all remember that — as Solomon so sagely said — LoVe is Stronger!
Bill Pierce says
What a delightful person. I liked her instantly upon first meeting.
Greg Zeller says
Judy Flanders introduced me to Jan and Didi, not long afterward Little Professor Book Center became Montana Book & Toy Co. It seemed evident early on that that Jan and Didi were unique, intelligent, kind, generous, humble (this could be a long, long list) and genuine. That feeling never faded, but multiplied. It seems like we grew up together in the business community and in service to our community. Jan and I spent many a recording session together at the radio stations and I loved every minute. We become more than “clients” and friends, not sure if we’re kindred spirits or siblings from different parents. To the Peccia and Augustine families, I am sorry for your loss and thankful to have been a tiny part of Jan’s life. Peace be with you!
Catherine Gray-Taylor says
I’m saddened to hear of Jan’s passing–she was a wonderful boss to me throughout my high school and college years working at my beloved bookstore. She was kind, thoughtful, and always showed care and interest in those around her. My thoughts are with her family and friends–Jan, you will be missed.
Mark Hartman says
Like Kara, those of us who have known Jan since 1st grade at Broadwater School (circa 1973) and Capital High are at a loss for words. Though our communication in later years was infrequent and sporadic, I too will always remember her positive spirit, energy, professionalism, and zest for life. My heart aches for Jan’s family. We’ve truly lost an angel, but that angel will continue to live within all of us.
Judy Palmquist says
I remember 2 talented young business women I was introduced to at the Little Professor book store. They brought their ideas with them and Little Professor became Mt. Book Co. Shopping there, I would always encounter Jan or Didi, and later on, their two little girls, under the careful watch of their grandma. What a wonderful model for small business! Jan was (and in our memories…is) a talented and caring woman, who seemed to always be moving forward. Many good memories and footprints remain as you enjoy the presence of the Divine now Jan. Blessings and comfort to the whole family as this void in your lives is healing.
Bill and Jan Brown says
Jan became our neighbor when she and Didi bought the bookstore next door to our store, Jorud’s. This began years of through-the-side-door conferences about our families, our businesses and our downtown, and resulted in Jan and Didi later buying our store building. Jan was an astute business owner, a warm and compassionate friend to everyone, and we enjoyed working with her and knowing her for many years. We last saw her after a pottery class at the Bray, glazing graceful pots she had created. She is gone from this earth far too soon. We miss her and send our sympathy to her family.
Todd Garrison says
I was so sad to hear of Jan’s passing, and am praying for her family. I work at Intermountain Children;s Home. For many years Jan & DiDi made sure the children at Intermountain knew they are cared for by them, helped them celebrate birthday’s, and had fun books to read. I knew Jan personally, and always had such respect and fondness for her — as I do for DiDi. There will be a void in Helena without Jan.
The McCutcheon Family says
Jan was a thoughtful and beautiful person and will be missed by all who knew her.
Our prayers are with Robert, Jackie, Chris, Dede and the Peccia family.
God bless all of you.
Quentin Enderle says
I am sorry for your loss….Jan will be missed by all…. I have some great memories of Helena and of her friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Much respect and Mahalo.
Charlie & Vicki Hail says
Bob, Jackie, Chris, Didi, and, especially, Grace,
Jan was such an intelligent, focused, and compassionate, person! Obviously, she passed way too soon and will be sorely missed by the many individuals whose lives she touched.
In our own small way, we share her loss with you. Charlie & Vicki
Ken and Linda Lode says
Bob, Jackie, Chris, Didi, Grace and the extended family of Jan Peccia, we are so sorry for your loss and our hearts ache for you. Ken and Linda Lode
Ron Bartsch says
Our deepest condolences. Jan was such a vibrant person and I am shocked to hear of her passing. All I can think of to do or say is to offer my support and thoughts and let all of you know just what sorrow I feel for Jan’s parting. As is testament to all that have commented, Jan will be deeply missed.
Ron Bartsch & Rebekka Cantrell
Andrea Homier says
My deepest sympathy to all of Jan’s family. My heart aches with you at the early loss of such a beautiful woman and loving daughter, sister, mother, friend. I am immensely grateful to have shared friendship with Jan in our short time on earth; she made my life richer and more worthwhile. I, along with so many, will miss her. Peace and blessings. Andrea
Jim Robbins says
Condolences to all. We shared a passion for books. She will be missed.
Chere Jiusto says
Jan brought the light of books and reading to our corner of the world in Helena. She was much loved and will be deeply, deeply missed. So very sorry to learn this news. Much sympathy to all of Jan’s loved ones.
Annika Robbins says
Jan’s love of books fostered my own, and she was such a warm and loving person. I am so sad to hear this, and wish her family love and strength I this difficult time.
Lynn James says
I was in the bookstore today and learned about Jan’s death. She and my sister died on the same day. So I am acutely aware of this fresh wound in her family’s hearts, and I completely understand this sorrow. In a message a friend said , “Stay strong.” Staying strong means shedding countless tears, over and over again. Blessings to all of Jan’s family as you are wrapped in the arms of the loving Helena community.
Pam and John Worster says
Peccia Family: I am so very sorry for your loss of a great family member. Even a few weeks later I still can’t believe Jan is not with you and all of us in body. As close as the family is I’m sure she will be with you always in spirit. Grace always seemed to be a very strong person and very talented as was jan. She now has a very good support team to watch over her and to help her with her future in the direction Jan was raising and guiding her. I know time will always heal a persons mind, soul and body, and we wish all of you the best in your healing.
Lorien Pentecost says
I was/am so shocked to hear of Jan’s passing.
Jan was a beautiful person inside and out. Her flair for multi-tasking and wearing many hats successfully was astounding.
Time heals, but never removes the pain and empty place that only she could fill.
My condolences to the family and Didi.