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Janice High Obituary
Born Aug. 11, 1936 in Modesto, CA and died Jan. 9, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. Janice retired eight years ago after teaching and coaching at Sacramento City College for 35 years and Sacramento High School for 11 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Leona High, brother Willis and nephew Scott. She leaves behind her sisters Betty, Joanne and Nancy; nieces and nephews Kathy, Karie, Robin, Shelly, Theresa, Jody and Zach. To all friends, colleagues, students and players a fond farewell.
Remembrances in her name can be made to the American Cancer Society or Holy Cross Sisters, 407 Bertrand Hall St. Mary's Notre Dame, IN 46556.
A visitation will take place on Wed. Jan. 16 from 4-7 p.m. with Rosary Service at 7 p.m. followed by a time of reflection and sharing from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home 5401 Folsom Blvd. 451-7284. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thurs. Jan. 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish 3235 Arden Way. 482-9666. Interment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Modesto, CA will be on Fri. Jan. 18.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice High
Jan Samo
September 8, 2013
I never forgot you.
Satch
February 2, 2013
Loved
My Hero
Chenita Bradley
January 16, 2013
To the family of Jan High, may you find peace in knowing that Jan is in no more pain. We we will see her again. Let's celebrate her legacy and continue to push our young women athletes. God Bless you.
Jan High, thank you for sharing your strength, knowledge, courage, humor, and leadership with me. You will truly be missed!
Chenita Bradley
January 16, 2013
Marianne Pasquini - Bruening
January 16, 2013
Ms. High was a wonderful teacher - fun and caring. Through the years I enjoyed talking to her - King's Games, Gold River Racquet Club, class reunions. I was a student of hers from Sacramento High - class of 1964. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family.
January 14, 2013
Sincere condolences from the Sacramento Sr. High School Classes of 1963. Miss High was a special teacher.
Kathleen Dorn
January 14, 2013
i feel so sad right now, i truly think the world of you coach......i will see you again. i love you
Devina Sloan
January 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Ms. High was one of a kind, a great coach, teacher, and friend she will be forever missed. God Bless! A CLASS ACT!
Perchie Isley
January 14, 2013
The memories are so vivid of the SCC basketball practices and games. You are one of a kind.
January 14, 2013
Rest in peace, God Bless you Ms. High, you were a wonderful,kind,fun PE teacher at Sac.
C. Lopes
Iris Morgan
January 13, 2013
Jan you were the first person at he house when Donna died and your support meant so much....you will always have a warm spot in my heart. Say "hi" to everyone...
Marji and Greg Lewis-Bodine
January 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jan was like another cousin to me.
No more pain or suffering...Rest in Peace..
Darlene Evans Lewis
January 13, 2013
She was a favorite PE teacher? RIP
January 11, 2013
Peace of God be with you.
Judie Holland
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