Jana Lynn Kile

Jana Lynn (nee’ Gregory) Kile February 3, 1951 - March 25, 2026 After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Jana fell asleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25. She was born February 3, 1951, to Howard and Muriel (nee’ Moulton) Gregory in Vancouver, joining older Brother John. Soon after, Brother Randy and Sister Lori followed. Jana met Ralph Kile about 60 years ago at a party one of Ralph’s friends gave. They danced the Two Step for several hours and Ralph fell in love. It was later on that Jana told him she had envisioned them being together in marriage at that same party. He proposed to her by telephone while he was stationed in the Army in Greeley Colorado. She said Yes! to his surprise and delight. After they were married, they moved to Killeen, Texas until Ralph finished his enlistment. They then moved back to Vancouver to make their home. They celebrated 55 years together on November 12, 2025. Jana worked in the banking industry for over 15 years, retiring to be a full time Mom to son Peter when he came along to complete their family. She also worked part-time for American Greetings and Hallmark setting up and stocking Greeting Card displays in various stores. Jana was active in the First Evangelical Church on St. Johns Road where she enjoyed being part of the choir and coming together to worship the Lord with her fellow members. Jana was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by husband Ralph, who in her last month’s became her constant Caregiver, loving Son Peter, Brothers John (Verna) and Randy and Sister Lori (Ken) Hooper, and a host of Nieces, Cousins and Friends who will miss her gentleness and quiet strength. “Who can find a Virtuous Woman? For her price is far above rubies”. Proverbs 31:10. We who knew and loved Jana are certain she was priceless. Jana requested no Funeral or Gravesite Service. A Memorial gathering will be held at First Evangelical Church 4120, St John’s Road in Vancouver 98661 on April 18 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jana’s favorite charity, Special K Ranch, a Group Home for the disabled. Their website is specialkranch.org