Janice Ranae (Craft) Sewell, 84, died peacefully December 3, 2023 with her son by her side.

She valued faith, family, and food. Travel brought great joy. Acts of service sharing God’s love and The Bible filled her days. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” was Jan’s favorite hymn. Her early years were on the farm near Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Long Beach and Lakewood were home in Southern California, Nevada City the last 30 years.

Retirement included winters in desert cities by Palm Springs. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Carol Jean (Craft) Hesse; her children, Gary and Eddie Sewell (Jody), Brenda (Sewell) Kerksieck (Fred); her family including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Husband of 64 years, Clifford Sewell, predeceased her.

All are invited to a celebration of her life May 26, 2024 at her beloved Empress Mountain Ranch. Donations in her memory may be made to The Salvation Army or Anew Day.