"My name is Kathy Brandt and I am the RN at Access. I feel so badly with the loss of my little "pixie" friend. Access and I will miss her and her mischievious little face. I haven't worked directly with Jana since 1999 when Public Health started covering the group homes. But in the years before that I was the nurse for the houses and I worked with Cindy Soper. I got to know Jana fairly well, but not as closely as the direct staff because I wasn't "hands on". I still felt close to Jana because she was such a smiley-faced hugger. Missy Slocum(Meadows Residental Manager) and I have sent a donation to the Hampton Public Library. "
In loving memory of
Jana Doolittle
July 1, 1964 - August 24, 2009
Jana was a wonderful gift from God given to us on July 1, 1964.
Born with Down Syndrome, she was raised on the family farm,
north of Webster City. She attended schools in Duncombe and
Fort Dodge, graduating in 1985. She worked at Clarion for
several years before moving to Hampton in 1989 where she joined
the family of Access, Inc. She loved her work, play and "family"
there. Jana died at her home, in Hampton, on August 24, 2009.
Her favorite activity was going to the library. She loved books
and had a least one with her at all times. She belonged to the Church
of Christ in Webster City and thoroughly enjoyed worshiping there
as often as possible.
She was truly a blessing to those she met, had a hug for everyone
and knew no strangers.
Jana is welcomed into God's Eternal Kingdom by her dad, Keith
Doolittle, grandparents, Hal and Winifred Doolittle and Art and Lucille
Seamands, several aunts and uncles and three cousins.
She leaves behind her mom, Mary Lou Doolittle; brother, Wendell
(Eileen) Doolittle; sister, Susan Doolittle; all of Webster City; sisters,
Barb (Don N.) Doolittle of Harlan, IA; Karen (Don) Jorgensen of
Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews, Lindsey, Kelsey and Jared Doolittle;
Derek and Jill Jorgensen; several aunts, uncles, cousins and her family
at Access, Inc.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Cass
Township Cemetery, with Pastor Ray Artrip officiating. Visitation will
be at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until 10:45 a.m..
Memorials may be given to Access, Inc. or the Hampton Public
Library.
Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Doolittle
family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com
Tributes
"Good-bye for a little while, Jana my best friend. The puppies and I miss you! "
"I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know and love Jana over the years. I will miss seeing her when I visit."
"I will always remember Jana saying one of her most favorite words "Cooookieeee" and talking me out of one when I worked with her at Access. Jana and I would "sneak" into the Access kitchen and sit on the kitchen island and dangle our feet, eat a cookie and giggle. This was our special time together. God Bless the memory of Jana Dolittle and her family."
"I will miss you very much. I enjoyed Fridays in dayhab! I will see you in heaven."
"We really miss Jana. I will always remember Jana's smile and laugh. I am sure she thought her staff was a little crazy and laughed about it. She always pointed and laughed at my shoes. Jana you were a great friend and you will always be remembered as you touched so many hearts. My deepest sympathy to your family."
"We enjoyed you in Dayhab and we will miss you very much!"
"I will always love you Jana. Miss you!"
"I'll pray for Jana's family. She was very special to me. I loved her waving at me. She meant a lot to me. I think about her in heaven with God every night. God bless her and the family."
"LOVED LIVING WITH HER AND MISS HER --DAKOTA Dear Family of Jana Doolittle: I'm so sorry about the death but remember she is in a happy place and she doesn't have to live with the pain and stress anymore. She is living with her father and Jesus now. Which some day we all will be up in heaven with her. Please remember that all of us will be thinking about her every day. Sincerely the whole Access group but especially 6th Ave. "
"As most of you know, Jana's vocabulary was very limited. She used mostly one sign or word at a time to express herself. I take a lot of comfort that the sentence that she used over and over to us all was the sign for "I Love You". What more do you need, right? "
"Always welcomed and loved your hugs and kisses, Jana!"
"When I think of you, I smile."
"It sure is too quiet around here. I will always remember Jana when she was at her best. She knew how to make people feel good. Most every morning she would pat me on my head, give me a bear hug and sneak a big wet kiss on the side of my cheeck. She also kept me on my toes and laughed at my hair and shoes. She was a very special person. "
"Forever remembered"
"I will miss Jana coming in each morning to say hello. I will also miss joking around with her and her signing that I am silly. She had an awesome sense of humor and we had a lot of fun together. She certainly impacted so many lives and will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to the family. We will need to keep in touch. "
"I liked working with Jana "
"Jana was a special Lady and will be missed a lot. She brought a smile to my face when I would arrive at the house no matter what mood I was in. Her hugs and smiles warmed my heart. The house will never be the same. God took a special person and I will see her again one day. God Bless to the Family. Best Wishes Tamra"
"I will always remember signing with you. It was fun. I will see you in heaven."
"I will always remember signing with you. It was fun. I will see you in heaven."
"I miss her."
"You were my friend. I miss you. I am praying for the family. I miss you a lot."
"Jana was a very nice girl. We will miss her dearly. I'm very sorry for your loss."
"I will never forget how we signed, "Good Morning" to each other."
"I cant say enough about Jana..She always had a smile on her face and a book in her hand to share! Jana made sure to welcome everyone who came to visit the center or day hab room. You may not have known it at the time. BUT she sure did, by the end of the day Jana would be your new friend-"
"I remember her dancing with the tape."
"She's up in heaven and I miss you"
"you are my friend. you had good books. You liked to exercise to richard simmons and color. i miss you"
"we will miss you!"
"i miss her and sad i love you to much i am crying best friend today Jana i miss you. i'm sorry die. ilove you to much "
"My deepest sympathy goes to the family."
"Sending a great big hug!"
"When I think of Jana, I smile. She was truly a blessing to all of us. I loved the look she gave when she "up to something" or thinking about it or the little hand wave. She was full of love and shared that love through her hugs, kisses, and licks. There was never a dull moment when being with Jana. She enjoyed life and taught me so much when I was around her. I feel privileged to have spent time with Jana and to have known her. "
"I laughed when I saw hugs & licks!- I guess you really only know what that means if you really knew Jana! I know Jana is in good company in Heaven and I can't wait until we're all togther again one day, on the swingset in the sky!"
"I have wonderful memories of Jana on the swingset at the farm. That's how I will remember her best. "
"Forever... Namaste"
"I can't agree with you more Vickie, Jana was very special to all of us!! She touched many lives and was not aware how special she was. Jana will always have a place in my heart....Love you Jana, Forever, Terri Turner"
"I will miss you terribly Jana"
"What a special gift Jana was to all who knew her. I feel so blessed to have been a part of Jana's life for the past three years. To know her was to love her. Hugs and licks ....Vickie Johnson"