Janice Ruth Ahl

Janice Ruth (Gruenewald) Ahl
Date Of Birth: 12/31/1933
Passed into the Light: 02/21/2023

Janice was born and raised in Leavenworth, WA. the daughter of Iva (West) Gruenewald and Fred T. Gruenewald. She had two brothers, Charles and John and a sister, Mary. She graduated from Wenatchee (WA) High school where she sang in both the high school and her church choirs. In her senior year, she was selected to the apple blossom festival court.

In 1951 Janice was recruited by the FBI and went to Washington D.C. for training. She then transferred to the Seattle, WA office and in 1952 married Jim Ahl her high school sweetheart.

She was the loving wife of Jim for 70 years and a compassionate mother who understood others who are struggling and sensitive to those in need. She enjoyed volunteering in the Casey's Corner Food Pantry and a proficient member of her church choir for 60 years. Janice owned an antique shop in Sellwood, OR., was a postcard dealer and author. In 2014 she wrote and published the book "Back in the Day of Leavenworth, Wash."

She is survived by her husband, Jim, sons Steve (Sandy), Dennis (Claire), Darrell (Tina)and daughter, Julie (Don). They have seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Chelsea, Allison, Dani, Alex, Tanner, Fletcher and two great grandchildren, Caden and Caine. One brother, John Gruenewald survives her along with numerous niece and nephews. Her brother Charles and sister, Mary preceded her in death along with her parents, five aunts and one uncle.

A celebration of life will be held at Murray Hills Christian Church in Beaverton on March 10th at 11 am followed by a luncheon. The service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Troy Sybrant, Martha Cook, Minister and Christopher Bell, Hospice Chaplain.

To honor her passion for serving as a volunteer in the church's food pantry, a memorial is being established. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested any donations be made to Murray Hills Christian Church, (a nonprofit corporation # 93-6042750), 15050 SW Weir Rd., Beaverton, OR 97007 -Casey's Corner Food Pantry, or on the Church website http://www.murrayhills.org.

Janice's cremation service arrangements are being handled by Springer & Son Aloha Crematory, 4150 SW 185th Ave, Aloha, OR 97006.