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JANET WHEELER Obituary
Janet is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Wheeler of 39 years, her father Leland Watermeier, her daughter, Kelcey Phillips, and three sisters; Linda Landis, Nancy Hewitt and Lori Redding. She is proceeded by her mother, Marjory Watermeier.
Janet was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on January 9, 1955 to Leland Watermeier and Marjory Goodpasture. She graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in Art and Art History.
Janet had a passion for public service: that started with volunteering at recycle center in high school, supporting the homeless shelter in Harford County, and Habitat projects in Baltimore City. She also served as Clerk of Session at the First Presbyterian Church in Bel Air and a Stephan Leader at Churchville Presbyterian Church. The benefits of her artwork "Bel Air High Schools 1924 - 2009" are donated to the school's Home Economics and Art departments.
Janet's professional career began as an Illustrator for the Army. She also did pen and ink drawing of various collages for Martin Berry and Jostens. She also made Silhouettes and worked for Jay's Bird Barn in Sedona.
Some of her favorite hobbies were aromatherapy, birding, hiking, and swimming. She loved the Baltimore Ravens. She was known for her humor, her love of all people, and incredible smile.
Memorial service is scheduled at 11AM February 22, 2020 at the Church of the Red Rocks located at 54 Bowstring, Sedona AZ 86336. Instead of flowers, please donate to the Hope House in care of the Church of the Red Rocks.
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Lisa Grubbs
February 18, 2020
Janet was a delightful fixture at Jay's Bird Barn in Sedona. We became fast friends birding together and we led a field trip at the Birding & Nature Festival and had many heartfelt talks and lots of laughter. I was fortunate when Janet asked me to go on a rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon and again lots of laughter and many adventures. She was very generous with her knowledge of tinctures and oils for various ailments. We will miss her dearly.
Linda/Harry Schermer
February 11, 2020
I met Janet when she moved to Sedona and hiked with the Westerners. She was so kind and friendly, and always added to our outings with her wide range of interests, especially about birds. We miss her.
Carol Friend
February 5, 2020
I mourn the death of my childhood friend who lived across the street. We started 1st grade together and continued on through 12th. Every morning she and her sisters would stop by my house so we could all walk to the bus stop together.I was always running late. Later on they had a car and gave me a ride to school. This increased my "cool" factor.
So many memories. She was the first person to show me how chess pieces moved,the 1st person to introduce me to Ann Frank and the Holocaust and...she taught me how to play eight ball.
All of my church memories are tied to her, especially our trip to Europe with Reverand Shreffler.
After High School we did not stay close but always kept in touch. I heard of and sometimes witnessed things like her marriage, building of her house, and the birth of her daughter Kelcey. Among other things she was intelligent, talented, and beautiful. She didn't have a mean bone in her body and always an inspiration to me.
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