BY GABRIELLE

Sally Dark Rides, manufacturer of destination-quality dark rides and attractions for theme parks around the world, is mourning the passing of long-time employee and friend, Jan Sherman. Jan passed away due to complications with diabetes and cancer.

Jan joined Sally Dark Rides in 1982. She was employed to create soundtracks and scripts for animated productions. Amongst her earliest production were Billy Jo and the Bluegrass Bears, Daniel and the Dixie Diggers, Bubba Bear and the Badlands Band, Merlin and the Magic Music Makers, Ursula and the Om Pah Pahs, Mr. Beaks and the Tropical Tweeters, and the White Tiger Show for Chimelong.

Reminiscing about Jan and her work, Sally Dark Rides’ CEO John Wood commented: “She was quite the stickler, always striving for perfection—this made her an invaluable member of our team.”

When the company moved towards the production of dark rides, Jan thrived under the challenge, meeting it with enthusiasm and diligence. She headed up the installation of Alton Tower’s first dark ride refurbishment and launched Sally Dark Ride’s new focus of building and reviving dark rides across the globe.

Jan Sherman stayed working at Sally Dark Rides, headquartered in Jacksonville, until her retirement in 2014. Amongst her colleagues, Jan was best known for her love of the theatre, animals, and grammatical precision, as well as her creative flair and professionalism.

“We’re grateful to have had the force that was Jan Sherman for all those years,” John Wood added. “She will be missed.”

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