Janice Gorow

Janice Wilson Gorow, born June 13, 1936 in Seattle, Washington, died peacefully at Abelia Adult Family Home on October 18 2026. She will be dearly missed by her children and their spouses, Kathy and Mike Paurus, Mark and Kiki Gorow, and Michele and Dan Houston; grandchildren, Felicia, Zoe, Lydia, Lauren, June, Miles and Madeline; and great-grandchild, Leon. She will also be missed by her cousin Sharon Solemn. Jan was preceded in death by her father and mother Herbert and Gladys Wilson and her sister Lynn Borter.

Jan had a wonderful and varied 90 year life. She had worked as a teacher, tour guide, retail salesperson and was also a published author. She substitute taught into her 80s. Jan loved to paint and draw, read, and travel. She especially loved tending to her garden.

Jan will be laid to rest near her mother at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Providence General Foundation.