1968
Janice
2015
Janice "Coach Janice" Ninemire-Van Gorp
October 12, 1968 — August 18, 2015
Janice Elaine Ninemire Van Gorp, 46, of Olathe, KS was called home to our Lord on August 18, 2015 at the Olathe Medical Center after suffering a massive brain aneurysm. Visitation will be held Friday, August 21 from 6 to 9 PM at Colonial Presbyterian Church located at the corner of 95th Street and Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 11 AM at the same location. Interment will be immediately following at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Janice was born on October 12, 1968 in Kansas City, MO to Marilon R. and Charles M. Ninemire. She grew up in Shawnee, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. Janice received a volleyball and track scholarship from Iowa State University and graduated with a B.A. in English. She also earned an M.A. degree in Education from Baker University and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Janice was a servant-hearted teacher and an accomplished coach who was committed to excellence in every area of her life. She led the 2002 Shawnee Mission North High School volleyball team to a state championship and guided her 2009 MAVS 12 and under club volleyball team to a national championship. She was a beloved mentor, a joyful competitor, an inspirational role model and a constant source of encouragement for many young girls and their families. Janice most recently served as an English teacher and varsity volleyball coach at Heritage Christian Academy.
Janice delighted in her husband and children and was much loved by her extended family and friends. She was a vibrant and passionate person who impacted the lives of many people. Her unique gift of encouragement extended beyond athletics as she was given the ability to see the potential in others and bring out their best. Above all, Janice’s passion about life was grounded in her deep love for her Savior. Her greatest desire was to have others know the love of Christ. She was an active member of Colonial Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school, and she also served as a volunteer, tutor and mentor for the Women and Family New Life Program at City Union Mission.
Janice is survived by her husband, Mark J. Van Gorp, children Rachel L. Van Gorp and Andrew J. Van Gorp, her mother Marilon R. Ninemire, brother Gary L. Ninemire (Tiffany) of Princeton, KS, sister Cheryl Cacioppo (Leo) of Franklin Park, IL, parents-in-law Jacob and Bernice Van Gorp of Pella, IA, sister-in-law Laurie Nieboer (Jim) of Pella, IA, sister-in-law Julie Vande Ree of Grand Rapids, MI, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Ninemire.
Memorial contributions can be made to Heritage Christian Academy of Olathe, KS and the City Union Mission Women and Family New Life Program.
Janice was born on October 12, 1968 in Kansas City, MO to Marilon R. and Charles M. Ninemire. She grew up in Shawnee, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. Janice received a volleyball and track scholarship from Iowa State University and graduated with a B.A. in English. She also earned an M.A. degree in Education from Baker University and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Janice was a servant-hearted teacher and an accomplished coach who was committed to excellence in every area of her life. She led the 2002 Shawnee Mission North High School volleyball team to a state championship and guided her 2009 MAVS 12 and under club volleyball team to a national championship. She was a beloved mentor, a joyful competitor, an inspirational role model and a constant source of encouragement for many young girls and their families. Janice most recently served as an English teacher and varsity volleyball coach at Heritage Christian Academy.
Janice delighted in her husband and children and was much loved by her extended family and friends. She was a vibrant and passionate person who impacted the lives of many people. Her unique gift of encouragement extended beyond athletics as she was given the ability to see the potential in others and bring out their best. Above all, Janice’s passion about life was grounded in her deep love for her Savior. Her greatest desire was to have others know the love of Christ. She was an active member of Colonial Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school, and she also served as a volunteer, tutor and mentor for the Women and Family New Life Program at City Union Mission.
Janice is survived by her husband, Mark J. Van Gorp, children Rachel L. Van Gorp and Andrew J. Van Gorp, her mother Marilon R. Ninemire, brother Gary L. Ninemire (Tiffany) of Princeton, KS, sister Cheryl Cacioppo (Leo) of Franklin Park, IL, parents-in-law Jacob and Bernice Van Gorp of Pella, IA, sister-in-law Laurie Nieboer (Jim) of Pella, IA, sister-in-law Julie Vande Ree of Grand Rapids, MI, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Ninemire.
Memorial contributions can be made to Heritage Christian Academy of Olathe, KS and the City Union Mission Women and Family New Life Program.
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