Box's Box

Jan Box received her reward February 20, 2006. Her body has been made new, her faith is now reality, and she has joined the chorus around her Lord’s Throne. Her family and friends grieve deeply the loss of her earthly life while rejoicing that her victory is sure.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday (2/23/06) at Richland Hills Church of Christ with graveside service immediately following at Mount Olivet. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM Wednesday (2/22/06) at Mount Olivet.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Light for the Aja Mission in Benin, West Africa. Donations for this may be made to Richland Hills Church of Christ with Vaughn in the memo.

Jan was born January 26, 1942 in Hobart, Oklahoma. She moved, with her family, to Fort Worth in the early 1950s. Jan met the love of her life at the age of fifteen when she crossed paths with Don Box. They were married four years later on December 21, 1961. Forty- four years later they still thrilled at time together.

Jan worked as an office manager at Colleyville Animal Clinic for a time. However, her greatest joys came from the time she worked as wife, mom, and “Nana”. Her husband, children, and grandchildren loved claiming her as best friend. Jan lived each day to the fullest. She was full of joy and had a zest for life that was contagious. She was a longtime member of Richland Hills Church of Christ where she was active in Youth, Singles, and Missions Ministry. She leaves behind a family of faith that loved her dearly.

Her family is united in looking forward to a joyful reunion.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, John Harvey and Nina Fay Davis and brother, Bobby Glen Davis

Jan’s legacy lives on in: Husband, Don M. Box; Daughter Julie Jones and husband Rusty; Daughter Kellye Stone and husband Craig; and Son, Chris Box. Grandchildren: Ryan, Rylee, and Jaycee Jones; Cade, Caleb and Claire Stone; Nicholas and Karlee Box; and countless others impacted by her life.

We have had a roller coaster ride of emotions since the last report. Although Jan's vital signs remain somewhat stable, she has not come out of the coma yet and has only limited response to family and hospital staff. The resident doctor has concern for possible loss in brain functions. However, after cat scans were taken and reviewed by a neurologist, he was unable to confirm signs of brain damage and thinks the trauma of medication and other treatments for infection may impact her slow response. She has been asleep but restless and agitated for several days. Tonight she seems quieter and more at peace. We are currently waiting for Monday's prognosis after the doctors review her situation. Thanks for your prayers and keep them coming!

Thanks to many prayers and God's intervention, Jan has been removed from the critical category. She is still in ICU (room 252 at Harris HEB), but her blood pressure and oxygen count have been stabilized. Her kidneys have begun to function and there is no longer consideration of dialysis being required. She is still weak and under sedation, but we are hoping for full recovery over the next few days.

(By Don's mom, Mattie Box) Mick asked me to let you know that Jan is back in the Emergency room at the Harris HEB Hospital. He and Kellye carried her there Monday (2/13) when she had fever and was very sick. She had been staying with Kellye during the move so the move did not affect her health situation. Her blood pressure was very low and she has a kidney infection that is very serious. They have given her two pints of blood, and she is stable right now. It was touch and go there for a little while. This infection may cause her to have to be on dialysis for a time. I am trying to remember all that Mick told me through my tears. He will alert you when he can about her progress. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER AND ALL OF HER FAMILY. She is such a wonderful person. We are anxious for her to feel like enjoying her new home.

After 36 years in Hurst, we are starting our move to N. Richland Hills tomorrow. The movers will pack Monday & Tuesday, load Wednesday, unload at new house Thursday, and begin unpacking Friday. Kellye is ram-rodding the move since I am clueless in letting someone else move for me. Julie has completed a two-week project to manage contractors who painted and installed carpet/wood floors in the new house. The results are simply gorgeous!

Jan is doing well except for dealing with constant nausea and other system issues. We saw several doctors this week. Her surgeon thinks she is progressing well, with healing of the neck area improved enough that they took all the stitches out. He says he wants to do some cosmetic surgery to remove some of the bulk of the prior flap surgery, and straighten out the Trach tube opening. Jan is not too excited about more surgery so soon (2-3 weeks), but will do what is necessary. She currently is too weak to get involved much in the move, but went by to look at the house a little last week after a doctor visit.