Janet and I first got acquainted in 2022.  I had been managing investments for her husband, a good friend from our Air Force days, for some decades.  After his passing, Janet eventually got around to calling me to find out about the money that I was still managing, now on her behalf.  Over the next few months, we talked ever more frequently and openly, and exchanged photos.  I fell in love with her.  I know that's what it was, because it hurt so bad all five times that she dumped me during those months.  But I persevered, and eventually arranged to meet her over Easter weekend in 2023 at her mother's home in Missouri.  We've been a fully committed, though not married couple ever since.  I miss her terribly.  It feels like everything good in my life has suddenly been chopped away.  Just going through the motions of life right now.  Thank you so much, Danielle, for putting up this website so that all of us who knew Janet can tell the world what a wonderful person she was. 

I remember meeting Janet 27 yrs ago and her kids the day we moved into the neighborhood.  I loved going over and having coffee on the back porch, sneaking a smoke and hours of conversation with her. Having our kids and other neighborhood kids  swim in the heart shape pool they had.  Even after I moved and our kids were grown, we still kept in touch. I used to call her crazy Janet. But we picked right up were we left off drinking coffee and smoking. We went thrift store shopping and to the bio park together. We would talk about our past before we got married and had kids, how marriage was and her care for Andre was difficult and how things were after our kids were out on their own  how she felt she was a bad mom because she was always working when they were growing up

I remember when I had to have a cervical fuse surgery and she came to my house and helped me shower and she changed my bed and even got me new pajamas. I will never forget that time especially every time I put on my Jammie’s. 

Hello,  this is Jeanette,  I was the nurse who shared the triage position in the OB/GYN clinic at PMG with your mom. Your mom and I mostly worked opposite days with occasional days together when one of us was filling in for someone.   We shared a desk which was challenge for me on some days because  I am very OCD  about organization and where my things were placed.   I would come into work in the mornings to find that  your mom would move and hide some little thing of mine as a little friendly hello and to remind me that she had been there.  She never had a bad day.  She was always entertaining, enthusiastic and smiling.  One day when we happened to work together I was on the phone with a patient and she jumped up from her desk and started singing 70 and 80s jingles to me.  I had to ask the patient to hold a minute because she cracked me up! She always talked to our patients like they were her friends when advising them.  She had a beautiful smile.

She was so excited and proud to be a grandmother.  She loved her family deeply.  She also talked a lot about her beloved turtles.  I have a lot of fond memories of your mom, she was a hoot! 

I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories of her help ease in your sorrow.

Sincerely,

Jeanette 

I'm Stephanie Garcias mom. I saw Janet recently and visited a bit. She was truly a beautiful person, her giggle will never be forgotten!  

Our favorite thru the years is how we met. She was my nurse when I had Quinn. We had our college, sons and lived close. 28 years this past December. Quinn 's birthday our anniversary. She was my friend and I am missing her so much. We talked about being "Golden Girls". 

I knew Janet briefly through Eric as we met at the tennis  courts, and both of us being Landlords and Patriots, we had a lot in common.  She was always smiling and happy, and a strong Patriot.  Erics and Janets Bond was a strong one and she will be missed.  I want to express my Sympathy  To the Family and Eric, for this unexpected and tragic Loss.  We will all miss her infectious smile and warm presence..

I am a neighbor at the end of the cul-de-sac and I will always remember your mom fondly.  I'd be driving out of the cul-de-sac taking the kids to school and she'd many times be outside with a wave and sometimes a walk to my car to chat... or just being outside my house and she'd make her way to my house to chat!   She always had a smile on her face and was ready to talk!!  I remember the years she was caring for your dad, who I adored as well, and she was such a pillar of strength and positivity.  Although we did not spend much time together, I will miss her dearly, and driving out of the cul-de-sac will never be the same. Sending you my deepest condolences and may you find peace in joy in the memories you've shared. 

I met Janet almost 30 years ago when her husband Andrew and I met and began working together.  As our friendship grew I began to love Andrew like a brother. I was devastated at his passing.  The devastation I felt at his passing came to revisit too soon with Janet's passing. Of all the people I have ever known in my life, Janet was certainly the most loving and kind person I have ever known. The way she would always think of others, surprising them with little gifts of kindness from her generous heart for no particular reason other than she enjoyed making people smile. That's who Janet was. I know most everyone who knew her experienced the joy of her kindness and giving. She had so much love for her children and grand babies which you could see in her smile and eyes when she spoke of them. On April 3 she had taken me to lunch for my birthday which will live in my heart for the rest of my life because that was the last time I would see her. Such a beautiful person inside and out who will be dearly missed by all who had the joy of knowing her.

My dear Janet. It was serendipity when we met. I was starting my first nursing job in the US and Janet's was starting her first nursing job at Presbyterian hospital way back in 1993. We were the only 2 in that waiting room and had a good chat about our jobs and new lives in New Mexico. She did not like my living at the East Mountain hostel which is where I was living having just arrived from Canada. When the toilet water finally froze at the hostel in late October I took up the offer to live with her family for several months. What a great help in getting my feet on the ground here in the US as I came from Canada with only 2 thousand dollars to my name. I will never forget the kindness and concern she showed. We have kept in touch periodically but I was looking forward to spending more time together after retirement. I was so lucky to have spent a Tuesday movie matinee with her shortly before her passing. She had snuck in some 'healthy' snacks i.e. cheese/nuts at the movie theater but couldn't resist bites of my bagel and melted cheese. Oh my goodness I can't believe you are gone but have wonderful memories of our time spent together. 

Janet's impact and presence on my life started before I was of memory. She was a maternal figure to my family, and a best friend to my mom. Every member of Janet's clan had a impact on my life. I recall Marcus & I having no sleep sleepovers playing way too many video games. Evenings where Danielle would babysit my brother & I. Sunny days where Andre *tried* to get me to dive into the pool without plugging my nose. Janet created a safe and welcoming environment where lots of fun could be had. Janet always kept the door open to my family and I. An amazing neighbor, friend, and being. When life gets too heavy, because of Janet, I'll remember to find a patio, a friend, and a cigarette to keep things light. Sending love from NYC to Marcus & Danielle.