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Genevieve Janzen Obituary
Jennie passed away January 6, 2012 of complications arising from an auto accident. Her life could be summed up by her devotion to God, family (especially her grandchildren which she loved "from eternity and back"), and her friends. She will be especially remembered for her compassionate service to others and being the "Tootsie Roll" grandma.
Jennie was born August 15, 1935, in Fillmore, Utah to Marvin L. Sheriff and Meredith M. Erickson Sheriff, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Frederick V. Janzen; sister, Catherine Sheriff; children Steven Fowler, David Fowler, Matthew (Paige), Darin (Melinda), and Brian (Rebekah); step-child Wayne (Cheryl); grandchildren Daniel, Ashley, Benjamin, Sarah, Samuel, Andrew, Kyle, Jonathan, Joshua, and Jacob; and step-grandchildren Nick (Mandi), Pete (Danielle), Alex, and Tori.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at the Hyland Lake Ward, 981 E Revere Circle (5550 S). Family and friends may visit Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the ward. Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
She was an active member of the LDS church and devoted to serving God and her fellow neighbor. Recently she and her husband were preparing to serve an LDS mission but she was called to serve elsewhere. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS General Missionary or Humanitarian Funds, 50 E North Temple, SLC, UT 84150.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Gehrmann
January 5, 2020
Jennie, you are still missed and loved. Now your dear husband Fred is with you in heaven. I will always miss you and love you. You will always be my sister in spirit.
Mark Fraser
January 18, 2012
Fred -- I was deeply saddened to hear of Jennie's passing. I remember her from faculty and SRI get-togethers. I know that she was your best friend ... and profoundly more. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow and, most definitely, of reflection on what a great person Jennie was.
Mark
Jim & Emi Raymond
January 13, 2012
We loved Jennie like our own mother. She showed us through her example, how to be a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friends. How to love, laugh and serve with a joyful heart.
She was there for us in every important occasion and we will miss her so very much.
We will follow her steps and hope to become a person like her someday.
We will see you again, Jennie
Dan & Georgia Coons
January 12, 2012
Dear Fred -- Georgia and I are heart broken at your loss of Jenny. We have enjoyed our association with you both for many years. We are so sorry. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family, we pray.
Dan & Georgia Coons
Laurie Howick
January 12, 2012
We love and will miss our dear friend and neighbor Jenny. She always had a smile on her face and was eager to catch up with our family and grandkids whenever she could. Her children and grandchildren were and are her pride. She always made an effort to talk to our little grandchildren. We will miss her sweet smile, her beautiful voice and her wonderful hugs. We will always keep her close to our hearts. The Howick and Epperson family.
Helaman Pereira
January 12, 2012
Dear Fred, We love you so much. We enjoyed Mrs. Janzen's attention and warm hugs; we will always love her also. Thank you folks for being so warm with everybody. I just realize that I know your folks for 15 years. Helaman, Jaqueline, and Evelyn Pereira
Jana Standiford
January 11, 2012
Dear Janzen Family,
Jeff and I were so sad to hear about Jennie's passing. We have wonderful memories of her at weddings and baby showers with our family. She was truly loved by many and was an amazing lady.
Vanda O'Leary Eversole
January 11, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I went to school with Genevieve in Milford. (I was a couple of years older) She always was a beautiful girl and lovely personality. Please convey my regards to Cathrine also.
Naomi Silverstone
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred,
My heart and love go to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you.
Love, Naomi
Christina Gringeri
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred,
I'm so sorry for your loss, and my heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace to you,
Christina and Armando
January 11, 2012
I worked with Jennie at the JR Temple on Thursday for many years. I loved her upbeat attitude. Her love and concern for her family were her life. She is a special lady.my sympathy to all of you. Selena Walker
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred, Jennie was like a sister to me, she will be missed. Jennie was so special to our family. She was a very special mother, grandmother and friend to so many of us. You and the BOYS are in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Gehrmann (St George, UT)
Ruth Gerritsen McKane
January 11, 2012
Dearest Fred. My words are inadequate in expressing my deepest condolences in the loss of your eternal sweetheart! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the promise of your eternal relationship bring you comfort … and the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation through our Savior bring you peace.
Fran Wilby
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred,
My thoughts are prayers are with you--I am so sorry for your loss.
DeLane (Swede) & Anna Marie Johnson
January 11, 2012
Dear family of Jennie,
We send our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of one of God's great Treasures,
For years we knew Jennie, as she grew up in Milford, and again in our younger years in Salt Lake. Even though the years have been many, since we have seen her we have never forgotten her. She was and is such an awesome, loving person.
May you be comforted that she has not gone away, but is beginning on her new journey and that you can be reunited again as "Families Together Forever!
We send our love and may God Bless you all at this sad time.
Swede and Anna Marie
Merri Lou Martin
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred and Janzen family,
My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Please know that your all are in my prayers daily. I will miss Jennie. She was the best mother-in-law to my daughter and grandmother to our shared grandchildren that I could have ever asked for.
With Love
Merri Lou Martin
Delva Hommes
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred,
I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Delva
Joanne Yaffe
January 11, 2012
Dear Fred:
My heart is breaking for you and your family. I am away and can't attend the funeral, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. I am so sorry for your profound loss.
With love and friendship,
Jo
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