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Shawn Janson Obituary
An additional memorial service will be held in Brush, Colo. on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Brush, Colo., with Pastor Chris Russell presiding.
Shawn unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack on Monday, August 15, 2016, in Fort Morgan, Colo., where she resided the past nine years.
Born July 11, 1967, in Rawlins, Wyo. to Ronald Virgil and Joyce Irene (Buckendorf) Garretson, she attended school in Saratoga since kindergarten and graduated from Saratoga High School in 1985.
Shawn graduated from Casper College in 1998, with an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting & Design Technology. Her professional career included working as a cabinet designer and sales associate in Casper, Wyo. for Sutherlands and as a sales representative for Bloedorn Lumber in Fort Morgan, Colo., where she was currently employed.
As an adult, she lived in Denver City, Tex.; Glenrock, Wyo.; Casper, Wyo.; Ida Grove, Iowa; and Fort Morgan, Colo.
Shawn was a true patriot and was very proud that her boys served in the military. She was an avid rock hunter and collector of river rocks, and she enjoyed the outdoors and riding horses.
Other hobbies included scrapbooking and working on an assortment of craft projects. Shawn had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh, and she enjoyed young children. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and customers.
Survivors include her parents, Ron and Joyce Garretson of Saratoga; sons Eric Dwayne Duncan (Brittany Batchelor) of Casper and Dylan Lane Janson (Shawnee Corbin) of Longview, Tex.; three grandchildren: Marshal Tyler Duncan, Breanna Lane Janson and David Wyatt Janson; and one sister, Cindy Garretson-Weibel and husband Clay Weibel of Cheyenne and two nieces, Brook and Cassidy Weibel. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Virgil and Elinor Garretson and George and Frieda Buckendorf.
Cremation has taken place. Carbon County Funeral Home has established a website for an expression of memories.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shawn Garretson Janson Memorial Fund c/o Bank of the West, Box 1650, Saratoga, WY 82331 or dropped of at any Bank of the West location.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shawn Janson
Dave Buckman
October 2, 2016
I have just found out of your passing. I thought the world seemed a bit sadder and now I know why. Every person has a bright moment in their life that leaves a warm and meaningful impact on them. Meeting you and having you as my friend was my moment. My sympathy to all of the family, Shawn was a great lady. I will miss you my darlin.
Alphonso
September 22, 2016
To the family of Shawn Renae Janson, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Kelli Vandiver
August 25, 2016
Praying God's grace, mercy will comfort your family.
Cathy Greene
August 25, 2016
I will miss you forever . You were a great friend . We shared a lot together over the years work, kids , laughter and heartbreak. You raised 2 pretty decent boys that I enjoyed seeing grow up. Wow! And now we both have many grandkids . I know you will be watching over them just like you did your boys. Rest well my friend. I love you.
Jordan McKillip
August 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Jordan McKillip
Dori Fritz
August 25, 2016
I never knew her but I know her parents and they are lovely wonderful people. My condolences to the family so sorry.
Larry Shaver
August 23, 2016
Shawn was a good friend I could talk to her about anything she will be greatly missed
Kevin Janson
August 23, 2016
You will be missed so much my friend. But your memory will live on forever.
Barb Parrish
August 23, 2016
You will be missed. Loved working with you. God bless your family
Linda Garcia (Nunn)
August 23, 2016
Prayers for you all
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