On December 10, 1961, she married LeRoy Covault at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Elk Creek, NE and lived in Lincoln where she was employed at Continental National Bank. In 1965, they moved to Des Moines, IA, where they lived for 11 years and then returned to Lincoln, NE to live until her death. She worked at Ameritas and Nebraska State Education Association as a secretary, excelling at short hand. She was a member of Christ Lincoln Church, where she was involved in the choir, LWML, Women’s bible study group and the flower committee. She was also a member of PEO and several book clubs. She loved playing bridge with her family (she taught her three kids to play by their early teens) and she was in numerous bridge groups. Her favorite hobbies were gardening, going to the community playhouse and the Lied Center, all things music, crafting and traveling (seeing all 50 states). Some highlights in her travels include family trips skiing in Winter Park, CO; adventures to London, New York, Savannah, GA, and Door County, WI with girlfriends; fun couples trips to the Bahamas, Hawaii and Alaska; and riding a camel with Roy in the Australian outback.
In her later life, she spent much of her time with her three grandchildren (who fondly call her “Meme Jan”) supporting them in their activities. She held a “camp” for them many summers, which she took quite seriously with a schedule of baking, crafting, playing games and visiting Lincoln sites. Her family, friends and faith were the center of her life and she will be dearly missed.
Jan is survived by her devoted husband, Roy; son, Curt Covault; and daughter Lisa Moriarty (Brent); and grandchildren Emma, Nick and Tyson Moriarty. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Brian Covault, and sister Judy Helberg.
Memorial service: 11:00 am Friday, April 4, 2025, Christ Lincoln Church, 4325 Sumner St. Private burial in Table Rock Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Christ Lincoln Church.