About This Memory Space
This page was created for Alice Janice Despain's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Alice Janice Despain's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Alice Janice Despain. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Alice Janice Despain crafted a vibrant life marked by athletic passion, global adventures, and unwavering family devotion, leaving an indelible mark as a cherished cook, traveler, and faith-filled spirit in Fishers, Indiana.
Born in Lake City, Arkansas, to C.E. and Ella Mae Fields, Janice grew into a spirited woman whose energy propelled her through high school basketball with the Dixie Dragons, igniting a lifelong fervor for the sport and unwavering loyalty to the Indiana Pacers. Her days brimmed with motion—bowling in championships, tending her garden with care, embarking on journeys across the world, and above all, nurturing those she held dear. A devoted member of Northside Baptist Church, she embraced her faith deeply, sharing it through grand home-cooked feasts, especially her renowned desserts, that drew family and friends together in joy.
While specific professional roles remain unnoted, Janice's contributions shone through her active community involvement at Northside Baptist Church and her skillful homemaking, where she poured her talents into creating nourishing meals and fostering connections that strengthened those around her.
Photos of Alice's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Janice wove her days around the rhythms of home and hearth, marrying Jimmy Despain in 1957 for 37 fulfilling years until his passing in 1995. Her warmth enveloped her children, Bryan Keith Despain and wife Tonya, and Vicki Moran and husband Jim, while her pride swelled for grandchildren Jamie Despain and Erica, Brendon Despain and Josh, Michael Moran and Meagan, and Scott Moran and Holly. The circle widened to great-grandchildren Hadley, Sadie, Jillian, Lincoln, Clare, Teddy, Reagan, Kennedy, and Jimmy, each a testament to her nurturing spirit. Preceded by parents and siblings Junior, Charlene, Boyce, Eugene, and Max, she built a tapestry of love through shared meals and steadfast support.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances paint Janice as a beacon of joyful energy, with many recalling her infectious enthusiasm for basketball, her delectable baking that sweetened countless gatherings, and the profound faith that guided her welcoming embrace of all.
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