Yoshie Jahn

Mass of Christian Burial for Yoshie Maria “Mori” Jahn, 88, Lawrence will be held 10 am Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  She died February 25, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Born February 15, 1925 in Tokyo, she was the daughter of Gosaburo and Yaa (Kawamatsu) Kanamori with brothers Shiro, Keichero, and Hideo Kanamori.  Yoshie attended schools in Tokyo, Kamizaki and Nagoya, Japan attaining a Masters Degree in Dress Design from Bunka Gakuin School in Tokyo.  She was the owner of her own shop, Kanamori Dress Shop, in Nagoya, Japan.
Yoshie married Samuel Jahn on March 19, 1957 in Shiner, Texas.  They have four children, nine granchildren and one great-grandaughter.  Son,  Andrew and wife Sharon Jahn with children Noah, Joshua and Kioko Jahn residing in Allen, Texas.  Son, Kenneth Jahn residing in Lawrence.  Daughter, Debbie Dillon  with children Samuel and Cody Dillon residing in Lawrence.  Daughter, Clare and husband Jamie Galloway with children Corey, Sean-Ross and Jalen Galloway.   Great-grandaughter,  Maiya Lynn Galloway, daughter of Sean-Ross Galloway and Stefani Boehm.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Shiro Kanamori, Keichero Kanamori and granddaughter, Hannah Marie Galloway
Yoshie lived in Lawrence since 1958.  She was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church.  Yoshie taught dressmaking as a volunteer for the international program, Small World.   She is recognized as one of the original members and offered 30 years of service to the program.
A rosary service will be held Monday, March 4 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Family will greet friends and family at 6 pm with the rosary service beginning at 7 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Mortuary. 
 

10 Condolences

  1. Janice Durham on February 27, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I’m sure you got your sense of humor and lovely manner from her, Kenny. Blessings to you and your family.



  2. Jane (VanZuiden) Schepmann on February 27, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    My thoughts are with you all. My fond memories of Mori include our family trip to Texas and our trips to the motel pool on hot summer afternoons. And her great cooking. 🙂 She was a very special person.



  3. Tony Shelton on February 28, 2013 at 6:51 am

    I’m sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers.



  4. Kat Armand on February 28, 2013 at 9:38 am

    My prayers are with the family at this time. May you all feel Gods arms around you.



  5. Vladimir Galstyan on February 28, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Andy,
    Please accept our deepest condolences.

    On behalf of Reliability, Certification and Code Groups,
    Vladimir Galstyan



  6. James T. Bong (Dallas, TX) on February 28, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    The Bong family: my now deceased parents Bob & Sylvia, my two brothers John (Houston) and Jerry (Chicago), and myself (Dallas) befriended the Jahn family when we all lived in Lawrence…my Mom knew Mrs. Jahn from the days of “Small World”. From the (3) Bong boys, please accept our condolences and prayers…God Bless to all.



  7. Bob and Ginny Finuf on February 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Sam, so sorry for your loss.
    Think of our fun days at Dupont often and all the gatherings of Technical people.



  8. Paula Hladky & Willard Epling on March 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Dear Sam: We are saddened and also shocked to hear of your wife’s passing. You were a wonderful caregiver to her for so many years and your love for her was witnessed by your continual attention to her health, comfort and care. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
    Paula and Willard



  9. Yoko takeda on March 2, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Sam and Yoshie ’s family
    My aunt Yoshie was powerful, and she could always make the person whom there was around happy.
    In the summer when we went to Laurence, it would be what a happy day.
    Yoshie, my mother me and Yoshimi, ate japanese foods every day for lunch in her kitchen.
    Every night she made cakes .
    That was delicious and always overate myself.
    The strawberry ice cream which Sam made was delicious.
    And Broken Arrow Park . We went there by bicycle with her children’s .
    What a wonderful day’s it was. I remember we’ll. 1973 in summer.
    Yoshie was always smiling.

    I wish you sincerely for the souls. Yoko



  10. Yoko takeda on March 2, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Sam and Yoshie ’s family
    My aunt Yoshie was powerful, and she could always make the person whom there was around happy.
    In the summer when we went to Laurence, it would be what a happy day.
    Yoshie, my mother me and Yoshimi, ate japanese foods every day for lunch in her kitchen.
    Every night she made cakes .
    That was delicious and always overate myself.
    The strawberry ice cream which Sam made was delicious.
    And Broken Arrow Park . We went there by bicycle with her children’s .
    What a wonderful day’s it was. I remember we’ll. 1973 in summer.
    Yoshie was always smiling.

    I wish you sincerely for the souls. Yoko



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