Janice Legum

Janice Legum VIRGINIA BEACH - Janice Legum, 94, died Feb. 25, 2009, after a long and wonderful life. Raised in Norfolk, Janice was a graduate of Maury High School. She was predeceased by Albert "Buddy" Legum, her beloved husband of 57 years, and her two sisters, Edna Held Chovitz and Sylvia Cooper. For many years, Janice and Buddy owned Louis Legum Furniture. They were lifelong members of Beth El Temple in Norfolk. She is survived by her son, Dr. Stanley Legum and his wife Lin and six grandchildren, Jay Burnell and his wife Shell, Rachel Hale and her husband David, Keith Legum and his wife Jeannie, Robin Legum, Paige Rothfeld and her husband Gary, Lisa Sisler and her husband Chris; and nine great-grandchildren. We would like to thank her devoted caretaker, Geneva Fallis. A graveside service will be held today at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Cantor Gordon Piltch will be officiating. Janice will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Her zest for life, memorable jokes and remarkable attitude will forever be an inspiration. Memorial contributions can be made to Congregation Beth El or Seton Youth Shelters. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.