Janetta Alma (Cawkins) Dildine, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away on July 10th, 2025, at 90 years young.

Jan was born on June 17, 1935, to John and Alma Cawkins in Haigler, Nebraska. After graduating high school, she married and moved to New Jersey. Following her divorce, she lovingly raised her two daughters, Karen and Kathy, in New Jersey. In 1980, she moved to Idaho with her youngest daughter, Kathy, to be near her family.

She worked for many years as a sales associate at Shopko. After retiring, she continued working for several years in school nutrition for the Nampa School District. Later, Jan moved to Illinois to live with her oldest daughter, Karen, before returning to Idaho for the last years of her life.

Jan loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She adored her coffee, which she was seldom seen without! In her free time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and working on jigsaw puzzles with friends at her apartment complex.

Jan is survived by her daughters, Karen (Tom) Ludlam and Kathy (Leslie) Swensen; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, and her grandson, Jason Ludlam.

Jan will be deeply missed for her humor, kindness, generosity, and love for her family and friends.

A viewing will be held on Monday, July 14th, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Zeyer Funeral Home, 83 N. Midland Boulevard, Nampa, Idaho 83651.

Friends and family are invited to gather and celebrate all the beautiful memories she leaves us with.