Janice ” Jan” Murray Richter, 81, of Waco passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Memorial Service: 2PM Thursday, January 11 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church 800 New Road, Waco, Texas 76710. Services will be live streamed on St. Matthew Lutheran Church Facebook page
Jan was born on December 19, 1942 in Houston, TX, to Charles and Catherine Murray. She attended the University of Texas in Austin where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and after teaching for years became a stay-at-home mother. Jan’s greatest pleasures were family time, cooking, and entertaining.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (Max) in 2015, and son-in-law John Argubright in 2016.
Jan is survived by her sister; Cate Murray and husband Cary, children; Andrea Argubright, Gretchen and Paul Sauer, Murray Richter, Meridith and Clay Sellers, grandchildren; Noelle and James Gallagher, Keaton and Amy Argubright, Trilby Argubright, Traugott Sauer, Fritz Sauer, Max Richter, Annie and Emmanuel Araujo, Hans Sellers, and Zion Sellers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.at www.alz.org
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So sorry to hear this my condolences to the family
I am so sad about Jan. She is at rest and in the arms of your dad so you know she is so happy. I am praying for you and your family. Love you.
Meridith,
Your mom was the sweetest lady! I always enjoyed getting to visit with her. My condolences to you and your family. Big hugs!!
-Erica
I’m so sorry for yours and your family’s loss. Peace to you all.
So very sorry for your loss sending… prayers for peace and comfort.
Meridith, Clay, Hans and Ziggy my heart felt condolences go out to you on your loss. May God keep his arms around you and give you comfort in this difficult time. Love you all
Meredith I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Sending hugs and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Your mom was beautiful ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear your mom has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Clay and the boys. 🙏🏻❤️
So sorry for ur loss. Jan was such a sweet lady.! So many great memories ! Love to u all
Sue Brooks
So very sorry for your loss. Jan came to the Carver house to visit me a few years back. Lots of memories shared. Prayers for comfort 🙏🙏🙏
Jan was beautiful inside and out. I have so many wonderful memories of her. She is now at peace, pain free, and having a glorious reunion with Max. May she rest in peace amongst the angels. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bring you comfort during this sad time. All my love.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
This is the way I will always remember Jan Murray Richter! Cute as a kitten, life of any party, especially those she and Edward Max were giving at Christmastime! Loved the beach where she abd Max are now sitting, holding hands and listening to Classical Music! You are both still loved and will be lovedxand remembered by all who are lucky enough to be in your circle of the world! God Bless your very successful, loving children, Andrea, Murray, Gretchen and Meridith. And all your adorable loving accomplished grands! I will never forget you or Edward Max, Richter, ever, Jan! I love you both sooooo much and my heart is so very sad! Your Beach Cherrleading buddy!!!! Kathleen Cawthon Keliehor Hoelscher Cawthon.
Sending prayers of consolation at at this time.
Thoughts, prayers, and love to all the Richters. We will see you on Thursday.
Sending prayers and love. . She was a wonderful lady.
Jan was a beautiful person and a strong force in our community. We will pray for comfort for her family. She is at peace and with Max again.
Meredith, May you and all the family have the peace that Jan now has in her heavenly home.❤️❤️❤️
Mama Jan was a true joy to everyone! She made my childhood fun…took me anywhere and treated me like I was her own. She was such a “giver” – always doing thoughtful expressions of love. I will always remember her loving angels and now she is one! Loved her a long time!
We know it is difficult to say good bye to your Mom, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I know how hard it is to lose your mother, I can feel with you all. Jan was a wonderful person, I loved her so much! I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers!
Rest in peace!
eva from Austria
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Sending 🙏 Prayers 🙏 for the family.
Mrs Jan was such a beautiful lady inside and outside . I was lucky to have had her in my life for so long, and have so many wonderful memories of her from my high school days and then my adult days living in Papa Murray’s house right next door to she and Max. After losing Max she and i became extremely close and i will cherish those years and memories forever. Rest in Peace Mrs. Jan, I will see you again and can’t wait to get another hug from you.
I met Jan in a cancer survivor group and soon joined her in working at Relay for Life. Later joined her at OSLC and relished her friendship. Jan always had creative ideas that she actually carried out. She was a great listener and would offer advice and encouragement just when I needed it. She was cute too and fun….what a cheery smile Jan had. We were almost exactly the same age….I appreciate the live stream as getting lost in Waco is a frequent habit of mine. Sandra Pepper
Rest in peace dear friend. I will always remember the good times and treasure your friendship. love you always.