Jan Fouts, 73, of West Lafayette, died peacefully at her home at 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, June 01, 2011 after an extended illness. She was born August 24, 1937 in Lafayette to the late Adolphus and Mary Irene Orrell. In 1955 she graduated from Battle Ground High School and in 1959 received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Purdue University. Her marriage of 49 years was to Craig C. Fouts on March 21, 1958 in Battle Ground. He died in February of 2007. Mrs. Fouts was a history teacher at Chalmers High School and Avon High School for 10 years. Later in life she was also a licensed Realtor for Yount Realty in Lafayette. In 1971 she helped form the Battle Ground Historical Corporation and was instrumental in the development of the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum and Wabash Valley Trust for Historic Preservation. She was the Director of the Tippecanoe Battlefield for many years. She was a member of Bethel Christian Life Center. Mrs. Fouts won the George Award for community service in 1974. She was an avid historian and loved animals, the outdoors, traveling. She enjoyed her beach house in Gulf Shores, Alabama. As a scratch golfer, she won the Indiana State Seniors Tournament and several Edwood Glen club championships. Surviving is a son, Craig Fouts (wife: Betsy) of Chesterton, Indiana; a daughter, Andrea Olsen (husband: Eric) of Willow Park, Texas and a sister, Sharon Clerget (fiancé: Brad Brookshire) of Chalmers. Jan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, Craig III, Peter, Andrew and Chris. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is a brother, Dow Orrell. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Bethel Christian Life Center (2541 US 52, West Lafayette); Pastor Ted Brust to officiate. Interment to follow in Battle Ground Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to the Bethel Christian Life Center - Building Fund. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston is entrusted with her care.