Janice Ardelle (Grau) Alden passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 29, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a late date. Janice was born in Calamus, Iowa on May 5, 1942. Janice is survived by a son Lt. Colonel Matthew Alden (Michelle), a daughter Michelle Smith (Chris), grandsons Mercer, Maguire, Matthias Alden, and granddaughter Tagan Smith. Janice is survived by four sisters Darlene Hotopp, Mayme Ann Smith (Bill), Donna Coon (Don), Laura Grau and brother-in-law Frank Pieper. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother. Janice was an elementary school teacher receiving her Masters Degree from East Texas State University. She taught many years in Hudson, Iowa and Plano, Texas. Janice retired in 2004 and revitatized the food pantry. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice in Janices honor.

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

(214) 306-6700