Jan Thacker Ross Timmerberg
November 14, 2025
Jan Thacker Ross Timmerberg, 80, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the ET York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Florida.
Jan was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Robert L. “Bob”Timmerberg and her parents, Earl Thacker Ross & Marcella Tracy Ross. She is survived by her children, Tara (Paul) Sapp, Erin (Dallas) Mattox, Jeff (Kelly) Timmerberg, Jennifer Timmerberg; grandchildren, Jessica Miles, Alex(Brittany) Miles, Austin (Kacey) Mattox, David Mattox, Emma Mattox, Owen Jaeger, Griffin Jaeger, Alex Timmerberg and Adam Timmerberg; one great-granddaughter, Jordan; her sister, Marcelee Dorman, along with many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jan was a Florida girl through and through. She was born in Jacksonville and grew up in Miami and attended Immaculata Academy She briefly attended the University of Florida, where her lifelong love of all things Gator first began.
In her early years, Jan worked as a legal secretary for several successful attorneys before becoming a realtor. She was an enthusiastic Girl Scout mom, accompanying her daughters on multiple camping adventures throughout Florida and on long-distance trips to North Carolina and Tennessee.
Jan married Bob in 1990. They built a life filled with travel, laughter, and shared adventures. During this time she worked at the UAA at the University of Florida, later becoming the event coordinator at the Hilton Hotel in Gainesville, where she remained until her retirement.
She had a deep love for her dogs and horses, having many of each over the years, and even a few cats. In retirement, she found joy in her yard, cultivating the landscape into her own gardener’s paradise. Jan loved the water in all its forms: the ocean, the Gulf, and the crystal-clear springs of the Ichetucknee and Crystal River were particular favorites.
Her family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Ayer’s Health and Rehabilitation in Trenton, Florida. Jan spent her final three years as a resident there, and the staff of the Garden Gate memory unit showed true care, kindness, and patience every step of the way. A special thank you goes to them for welcoming Bob as an “unofficial” resident. He was by Janny’s side sometimes five days a week, and they lovingly put up with his many shenanigans!
The family also wishes to thank the staff at Haven Hospice, including the Chiefland Care Team who supported Jan at Ayer’s, and the staff at ET York in Gainesville. In particular, they are grateful for the nurses and staff who cared for Room #26 when both Bob and Jan were there a short 6 1/2 weeks apart. Your compassion for them, and for us, will never be forgotten.
Rest peacefully, Jan, reunited with Bob, the love of your life, where your story continues in a place of joy and light.
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To Jan and Bob’s Family
Our family, The Boone’s grew up with the Ross family in Miami on S.W. 51st Street.
We were like family throughout our lives.
Our families celebrated many holidays together, and Jan traveled with us to the Keys or out boating in Miami.
She babysat for us sometimes too.
My parents named their last son, Thacker in
honor of Jan’s father Thacker.
Rest in peace Jan. You are at peace now.
Love, Debbie Boone
Though I haven’t seen Jan in so many moons, we grew up across the street from each other in South Miami.
We did so many fun things together in the outdoors.
My parents thought so much of her family that they named my baby brother Thacker, after her Dad. Always a fond memory remembering where Thacker’s name came from.
I wish you peace Jan in your new life in Heaven.
Raynel Boone.