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1936
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2022
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Janet Vrancken Obituary
1936-2022
Janet Vrancken , 86, died on April 25 at Brazos Towers, 4141 S. Braeswood Houston Texas 77025. She passed peacefully after many months of slowly declining health.
She is survived by her granddaughters Christie and Leann McIntyre, son-in-law Nigel Emberson , daughter-in-law Roni Vrancken and grandchildren Joshua, Natalie and Jacob.
She was predeceased by her husband Pieter and their two children David and Claire.
Janet was born in Sheffield. U.K. February, 1936. After moving to Houston in 1983, she gained an M.A. in French from Rice University in 1989 and subsequently taught languages at Duchesne Academy and St. John's School. She also served as a docent at the Houston Museum of Fine Art.
Janet was an avid literature reader, a lover of classical music, a student of architecture and a naturalist. She used these talents when she travelled extensively across North America and Europe with husband Pieter. Janet was truly social and will be sorely missed by her family and the many friends she made in local organizations.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the memorial service will be for family only.
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Jacob Vrancken
September 20, 2024
Hey Grandma I miss you I know you're watching me from heaven
Marvin Schneider (Wife Kathryn)
May 23, 2022
Janet and Pieter have been close friends of ours and we will miss them sorely. I had the good fortune to work with Pieter when they first came to the States. He was always a prince and a gentleman, and a renaissance man of the highest order. Janet, being accomplished in her own right, was a perfect match for him. God Bless you both!
Connie Wallace
May 18, 2022
I was a docent with Janet for many years and always enjoyed our conversations. I know the children really enjoyed her tours. She will be missed.
Kathleen Kuznicki
May 16, 2022
I knew Mrs. Vranken when I worked at Brazos Towers. What a sweet person she and so very, very smart. Rest in Peace Mrs. Vranken.
Deborah Dunkum
May 16, 2022
I very much enjoyed working with Janet. She was a delight!! Her infectious smile was for all! Always made those around her feel a bit better for the day! She will be missed.
Olivia Fisher
May 16, 2022
I was a docent with Janet and those were the best days! Janet always had a smile and I learned so much from her. I know she will be missed by you, her family.
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