1943
Jan
2015
Jan B Rubin
March 15, 1943 — August 6, 2015
Jan Berhardt Rubin
Jan was born in Flagstaff, Arizona to Florida and Albert Holtz. Growing up in Indianapolis, she enjoyed a childhood surrounded by family, friends, and books. Those books sparked a love of learning that characterized her entire life.
Prior to marrying her husband George in 1963, Jan worked with the Honorable Joseph O. Carson on the Indiana Court of Appeals and was a local fashion model. In college, Jan earned degrees in history and philosophy, eventually completing her graduate course work in philosophy. She was an adjunct professor of philosophy at both Indiana and Purdue Universities.
As a longtime and passionate advocate of the arts, Jan served on the boards of the Indianapolis Art League and the Contemporary Art Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). She was a docent at the IMA for a number of years, where she enjoyed introducing others to the importance of art as a medium for communication and a means to change perspectives and nurture social change.
Jan was a true renaissance woman who had a fascination with ancient and modern cultures and was curious about religion, art, quantum physics, gardening, history, cosmology, ethics and philosophy- to name just a few. Jan and her husband George traveled the world and frequently proved to be more knowledgeable about historic sites than the local guides. She had the gift of making history come to life through her retelling of events that had transpired hundreds and even thousands of years earlier.
A talented decorator and artist, Jan's home was a reflection of her interests, and has been featured in both national and regional publications.
Most of all, Jan was that rarest of beings: an unassuming, private and modest anchor in the lives of her friends and family. She was always quick to encourage and applaud others, to respond to the needs of her family and the devoted friends who depended upon her wit,perceptive and penetrating intellect, and unflagging emotional support.
Jan is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Kristine and Sara; and dog, Ruggles. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Public Library or the Indianapolis Zoo.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday August 10, 2015 at 1:00pm at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence at www.arnmortuary.com
Jan was born in Flagstaff, Arizona to Florida and Albert Holtz. Growing up in Indianapolis, she enjoyed a childhood surrounded by family, friends, and books. Those books sparked a love of learning that characterized her entire life.
Prior to marrying her husband George in 1963, Jan worked with the Honorable Joseph O. Carson on the Indiana Court of Appeals and was a local fashion model. In college, Jan earned degrees in history and philosophy, eventually completing her graduate course work in philosophy. She was an adjunct professor of philosophy at both Indiana and Purdue Universities.
As a longtime and passionate advocate of the arts, Jan served on the boards of the Indianapolis Art League and the Contemporary Art Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). She was a docent at the IMA for a number of years, where she enjoyed introducing others to the importance of art as a medium for communication and a means to change perspectives and nurture social change.
Jan was a true renaissance woman who had a fascination with ancient and modern cultures and was curious about religion, art, quantum physics, gardening, history, cosmology, ethics and philosophy- to name just a few. Jan and her husband George traveled the world and frequently proved to be more knowledgeable about historic sites than the local guides. She had the gift of making history come to life through her retelling of events that had transpired hundreds and even thousands of years earlier.
A talented decorator and artist, Jan's home was a reflection of her interests, and has been featured in both national and regional publications.
Most of all, Jan was that rarest of beings: an unassuming, private and modest anchor in the lives of her friends and family. She was always quick to encourage and applaud others, to respond to the needs of her family and the devoted friends who depended upon her wit,perceptive and penetrating intellect, and unflagging emotional support.
Jan is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Kristine and Sara; and dog, Ruggles. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Public Library or the Indianapolis Zoo.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday August 10, 2015 at 1:00pm at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence at www.arnmortuary.com
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