On Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, Jana Lynn Beecher passed away at her home in Grantsville, Utah. Jana was born October 8, 1970, in Tooele, Utah, to Judy Anderson Olauson and was raised with her three siblings in Sunset, Utah, until she was 17.
Jana moved to Grantsville and raised her two children, Shane Beecher and Kristin Odom, who made up the entirety of her world. She was so proud of their accomplishments and ability to rise above challenges.
Jana was tough as nails but had a huge heart. She would give to anyone who needed it and she always made time for loved ones, even when she didn’t feel well. Jana was fiercely loyal to her friends and family.
Jana was preceded in death by her mother Judy Anderson Olauson, her grandpa Melvin Anderson, her great-grandma and grandpa Peasnall, and her cousin Johnny Doerr.
She is survived by her children Shane Beecher and Kristin Odom; her siblings Les (Erin) Beecher, Gail (Mike) Didericksen, Amy (Kent) Byington, Robynne (Jaime) Garrido; grandmother Jane Anderson; aunts; uncles; and cousins who loved and supported her; and her beloved little dog Snooki.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Didericksen Memorial, 87 W. Main St., Grantsville, Utah, for close friends and family.