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by Alex » Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:16 pm
We are sorry to say that Jan, my mother and founder of this website, recently passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jan enjoyed working on this website and helping others, and you may be interested to know the following background about her and our website:
In 2004 Jan started a web-based group for expats in the Cuidad Quesada area in Spain for a small group of friends and residents, where they could discuss living in the new development within the area and share ideas. At the time, there was limited information and help online for people in their position, and excited by the thought of reaching more people in similar situations, Jan started the http://www.talkquesada.com website in 2011 with the aim of creating a friendly and informative place for people to visit for everything to do with Quesada. This friendly online community has since grown considerably, as today it stands at nearly 12,000 members.
Based on the success of Jan’s Quesada website, she then started more websites covering other areas in Spain, as well as a website for the UK. After all of Jan’s hard work, she has gained nearly 100,000 members in total across all the websites.
Jan loved nothing more than helping people find useful information that she wished she could have found herself when she first thought about living in Spain and buying a property there.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and thanks to Jan for any help she may have given you over the years, either personally or through the help her websites have provided. Or if you’re new to the site hopefully you will find Jan’s experience and legacy helpful to you. We will continue Jan’s work keeping the website up to date, encouraging discussions and exchanging useful information.
We have also set up a Just Giving page in memory of Jan, to help raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice, in the UK, which cared for her so kindly during her final days. Princess Alice Hospice rely on donations and fundraising to keep going, and provide a wonderful service for those who need it. Here is the link if you wish to kindly donate:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jan-forums
I will be carrying on Jan's websites in her memory as this is what she would have wanted. For the moment please bear with me while we get up to speed on everything.
Thank you,
Alex
Jan enjoyed working on this website and helping others, and you may be interested to know the following background about her and our website:
In 2004 Jan started a web-based group for expats in the Cuidad Quesada area in Spain for a small group of friends and residents, where they could discuss living in the new development within the area and share ideas. At the time, there was limited information and help online for people in their position, and excited by the thought of reaching more people in similar situations, Jan started the http://www.talkquesada.com website in 2011 with the aim of creating a friendly and informative place for people to visit for everything to do with Quesada. This friendly online community has since grown considerably, as today it stands at nearly 12,000 members.
Based on the success of Jan’s Quesada website, she then started more websites covering other areas in Spain, as well as a website for the UK. After all of Jan’s hard work, she has gained nearly 100,000 members in total across all the websites.
Jan loved nothing more than helping people find useful information that she wished she could have found herself when she first thought about living in Spain and buying a property there.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and thanks to Jan for any help she may have given you over the years, either personally or through the help her websites have provided. Or if you’re new to the site hopefully you will find Jan’s experience and legacy helpful to you. We will continue Jan’s work keeping the website up to date, encouraging discussions and exchanging useful information.
We have also set up a Just Giving page in memory of Jan, to help raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice, in the UK, which cared for her so kindly during her final days. Princess Alice Hospice rely on donations and fundraising to keep going, and provide a wonderful service for those who need it. Here is the link if you wish to kindly donate:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jan-forums
I will be carrying on Jan's websites in her memory as this is what she would have wanted. For the moment please bear with me while we get up to speed on everything.
Thank you,
Alex
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Re: Sad news
by nikki&graham » Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:23 pm
This is such sad news
Our deepest condolences for someone that has helped so many people
Our deepest condolences for someone that has helped so many people
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Re: Sad news
by Lockey57 » Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:39 pm
So sorry to hear the sad news, I’ve not been long on this forum but I’m sure all members would agree she done a marvellous job in creating an excellent forum which has helped numerous people, may this continue on in memory of Jan.
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Re: Sad news
by TonTri » Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:54 pm
OMG I am so sorry to hear the bad news, my heart goes out to you, Alex and all the family. I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer last May so I know how vicious it is.
Jan has left a fantastic legacy in this website, I don't think you'll find anyone who has visited it who hasn't been helped one way or another. It's probably the best website I've used and believe me I use many. I'm so grateful to you for keeping it going.
Jan has left a fantastic legacy in this website, I don't think you'll find anyone who has visited it who hasn't been helped one way or another. It's probably the best website I've used and believe me I use many. I'm so grateful to you for keeping it going.
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Re: Sad news
by Dot » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:00 pm
Oh Alex ..so sad what a lovely lady ,so polite and helpful will be sorely missed condolences to all your family.
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Re: Sad news
by Espanabums » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:22 pm
Alex what sad news, we're so so sorry. Our condolences to you and the rest of your family.
We can only echo what others have already said that Jan created the best and most helpful forum we have come across.
Jill & Steve
We can only echo what others have already said that Jan created the best and most helpful forum we have come across.
Jill & Steve
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Re: Sad news
by Shiva » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:22 pm
This is such sad news, many condolences to you and your family. Jan's work with the discussion fora helped so many people , myself included.
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Re: Sad news
by bergor » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:25 pm
Alex
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jan helped and gave so much good advice which we are grateful for. Long may her legacy last.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jan helped and gave so much good advice which we are grateful for. Long may her legacy last.
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Re: Sad news
by SharonSpain » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:28 pm
So sorry for your loss Alex. We moved here in 2004 and I lost my husband to cancer last May. This site has been so useful since I joined. RIP Jan, you will be sorely missed.
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