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JANET NIEMEIER Obituary

NIEMEIER, JANET 'JAN'
Janet 'Jan' Niemeier, left us peacefully on January 4, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She was tired and ready to be with the angels. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deidrie and Joseph Cornwall, her grandson and his wife, Gary Joseph and Danielle Cornwall and her great-granddaughter Claire. Other surviving grandchildren are Joshua, Aaron and Hannah Phillips.
Jan was the center of another family, her recovery community. For thirty-five years she was a constant friend, mentor, and example to hundreds people in recovery. By her life, she defined humility and service. Anyone who ever saw her smile, received a hug, or a reminder knew they were loved. To say that she will be missed is understatement. But her legacy will be carried on by all those lives she touched, 'to be an instrument of Thy Peace.'
Jan loved dogs and cats. She owned a very personalized pet sitting business. Whether the pets came to her or she went to them, her clients and their owners knew that loved them and they loved her. Donations in Jan's name to organizations supporting pet rescue like Gainesville Pet Rescue, Helping Hands Pet Rescue, Alachua County Humane Society and many others are welcome.
A memorial service for Jan will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 3 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary 1521 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL. All are welcome. Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES. (352) 376-5361.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2017.

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Debra Jean Oberlin

January 4, 2025

I still talk with her every single day. I miss her, and she helped me become a better human.

Karen Scott

January 10, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Jan's passing and send heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Jean Halpern

January 7, 2017

Sorry I didn't get to know you better but I do know you will be missed by all your program friends and were loved my many.

Judy Lambert

January 6, 2017

Rest in peace

Marney Leffert

January 6, 2017

I've never met anyone like Jan. She was the epitome of love. I'm grateful to have had her as a part of my life. The world has certainly been left a better place because of Jan.
My heartfelt sympathy to her family and many other "daughters" who she loved so selflessly.

January 6, 2017

You will be missed

Margie Kirby

January 6, 2017

There are no words to express how grateful I am to you Jan. I love you and will continue to try to live up to my potential that you helped me to envision.

Suzanne Ray

January 6, 2017

Honored to have known you. Rest with the angels.

Debra Oberlin

January 6, 2017

I'm going to miss you so much, Jan. Thank you for being another mother to me. I love you! Until we meet again ...

January 6, 2017

Thank you for helping me find my way. I will keep my promise to you.
Love you my angel,
Margie Kirby

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