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Janice Shaw Menholt

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

1926 - 2016 (Age 90)

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Janice Shaw (Pay) Menholt

Janice Shaw (Pay) Menholt passed away November 14, 2016. Janice was born July 8, 1926 at the Moe Hospital in Sioux Falls to F. Miner and Doris Shaw. Janice attended All Saints School and was a music major at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She was very proud of her assistance in establishing the Glory House with her good friend, the late Pastor Roger Fredrickson of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Stephen Pay (Margaret), Vacaville, CA, Lori (Pay) Watson, Bozeman, MT and Jeffrey Pay (Rachel), Sioux Falls. Four grandchildren, Cameron Pay, Vacaville, CA, Brit Watson, Bozeman, MT, Lyndsey (Pay) Rausch, Sioux Falls, Jonathan Pay, Sioux Falls, great grandchild, Atley Rausch, and former husband, William Pay. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Jean Kelly, Sally Brewer and husband, Marvin Menholt. No services pending, a memorial service will be held at a later date.




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We are deeply grateful for the kindness and care that Jan showed as our father was dying of cancer. My father wanted to die at home, and my mother was doing the best she could to care for him. It was tough on her. Jan stepped in and provided the respite and companionship that both my parents needed in those difficult days. My father was usually rather moody, but Jan was able to get him talking, taking his thoughts off his difficulties. She was a compassionate lady, and the world needs...

Dear Jeff and family, so sorry to read of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

May god bless you all right now. Jan was a good friend to so many and brought humor, class and grace to all she did. Always enjoyed spending time with her and my Mother when visiting in SF as they shared their memories and fun times over the years. The world has lost a great gal!