Janet Kyner Gowin, 81, Ada, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born June 17, 1934 in Humeston, IA to Roy E. and Mary (Ford) Kyner.

Jan was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was always ready with a kind word and a listening ear. Her home was open to all. As was her heart. She was a talented artist and known for her beautiful wheat weaving pieces. Jan managed her family farm in Iowa and here in Ada. She will be missed by many, a true gem.

She was preceded in death by her parents; longtime companion Linn Bacon; the father of her daughters Albert Ray Gowin; brother Roy E. Kyner, Jr.; and sister Virginia Jancewicz .

Survivors include her children, Ruth Waldron, Mary (Gil) Thrower, and Lisa (Alex) Johnson; grandchildren Jesse Rae Gowin, Cori Thrower, Jereme Thrower, Aaron Thrower, Tanner Johnson, and Paige Johnson; great-grandchildren Caleb Loggins, Ethan Kenyon, and Kayden Thrower; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M. Thursday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 4-6. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday at the Fairview Cemetery, Ada. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ada Youth Group.