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Janice Wilbanks Obituary
Janice W. Wilbanks
Resident of San Jose
Born on September 11, 1938, in Van Nuys, CA. After battling a lengthy illness, Janice passed away at the age of 72 on September 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Malon Wilbanks in 2004. She leaves behind her brother Thomas Kramer, her sons Gary, Ron, and Dennis, and her four grandchildren Jon, Erick, Allison, and Samantha. Janice received a Bachelors Degree from UC Santa Barbara in 1959. She loved to travel and learn new things whenever the opportunity arose. And as a teacher at Willow Glen High School, in San Jose, for almost 40 years, she shared her love of knowledge with the thousands of students that passed through her classrooms.
A gathering in her honor will be held on Saturday, October 9th in Elk Grove, CA. For details contact, [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Josephine Yee
April 2, 2011
Dear Gary
,With deepest sympathy I am writing you this note. I am lost for words
as I came across the news that your dear mother passed away last Sept. She was most loving and gracious to be my maid of honor when we got married in 1958. We met at UCSB. I have tried to contact her with no result. Our daughter,Amy, got me on facebook just this
past Tues. I cannot find your address (in Sacramento area). I'll appreciate if you'll drop me a few lines ([email protected]) or
415.994.0258 cell phone. My love to you and your family. with love and sympathy, Josephine
Marilyn Hyler
October 4, 2010
Ron -
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing and will keep you and
your family in my prayers. Since I now live in Illinois - I cannot attend the gathering in her honor - but will be there in thought. She was such a kind and lovely lady - I enjoyed knowing her at WGUMC.
Marilyn Hyler
September 23, 2010
Where do we go on the 9th of October to pay our respects? I taught school with Jan and I really enjoyed the friendship we shared the 12 years I was there. I was really shocked and saddened by the news of Jan's passing when I read the Mercury today. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I hope to make contact with you on the 9th. Fondly Martha Olson, former Willow Glen High School Social Studies teacher.
Todd Becker
September 22, 2010
Through the years I thought of Mrs. Wilbanks often. I always intended on looking her up and express my appreciation to her for being such an outstanding teacher back in Willow Glen (1979-1980). I enjoyed her tremendously. She was one of my all-time favorites. I think I got along with her so well because my maternal grandfather, Joseph Springer, took the young Janice under his protective wing at Fresno State where he taught as a U.S. History professor. She remembered that kindness years later and expressed it to me often. She was a good, thought-provoking, devoted teacher and will be missed. My condolences to her family. Todd Becker, San Jose, CA.
Ingrid Quigley
September 22, 2010
Your family is being held in prayer by the Willow Glen United Methodist Church faith community. I was blessed to be part of Jan's Walk to Emmaus Reunion Group. Thank you for sharing Jan with us!
William Harang
September 22, 2010
Many years ago, I had Mrs. Wilbanks as an English class instructor at Willow Glen High School. I'm sorry to read of her recently passing away. I send my condolences to her family.
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