Obituary of Jan Berenstain

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Jan Berenstain

Janice Marian Berenstain (born July 26, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an author, writer, and cartoonist who was best known for being the co-creator of the children’s books series, “The Berenstain Bears”, alongside her husband Stan Berenstain. Jan died on February 24, 2012 and her death was because of a stroke. She died at age 88.

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Jan Berenstain Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Berenstain, Janice
    • Common Name: Jan Berenstain
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: July 26, 1923
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Janice Grant
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Episcopalian
    • Net Worth: $20 billion
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Janice's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Janice Marian Grant
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Mike Berenstain
      • Leo Berenstain

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 24 2012 at age 88
  • Place: New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

AuthorWriter Cartoonist American Born on July 26th Born in 1923 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2012 Died at age 88 Died from Stroke

Janice's Notable Roles:

  • The Berenstain Bears

Quotable Quotes:

"Janice Berenstain lived a remarkable life, impacting generations of readers with her beloved children's books alongside her husband and creative partner, Stan, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for years to come. (V)"

"Janice Berenstain was a successful children's book author and illustrator, best known for co-creating the beloved Berenstain Bears series with her husband, Stan Berenstain. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles in her career, Janice's dedication and talent led to the creation of over 300 books that have been enjoyed by generations of readers. Her legacy continues to live on through her timeless stories even after her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Janice Berenstain still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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