Janice O'Brien

Janice was a real lady, a fine and fun lady. She taught me much about aging in faith gratefully--the struggles as well as the joys.

I believe that the most heartbreakingly beautiful thing we all, as sinners, could ever "see", would be God's smile! I know it would absolutely crush me. Years ago, while on the air, I expressed this to Miss Janice, followed by the revelation that I was certain she made God smile on a daily basis. I should have added to that comment, "ALL DAY LONG!" I will not try to think of any comparison! I know there are none! CONGRATULATIONS, MISS JANICE O'BRIEN, ON YOUR GRADUATION!!! ALL OF MY...

So many memories, over 25 years of friendship. Therapeutic Massages for Jim, Peter, and J. Conversations about family, homelessness, addictions, and living dreams. Attendance at funerals, family gatherings, christening of first great-grandson, concerned citizens groups. Janice had a depth of character, strength, and resilience, spirituality, and compassion that far surpassed most. Her grandchildren were most important to her, and she did her best to tear them with Love. My friend, and friend...

I met Jim and Janice when my husband and I adopted our 4 year old grandson. It was at an adoption support group in Nevada City. They gave me hope, insite, love, encouragement, and oh so much help in our new journey. We were already retired and about to go to kindergarten at Mt. St. Mary's. They were wonderful people and I will miss them dearly. God's blessings to them and their family.

I received training through Sierra roots from Janice. At this point she had already become my friend. We enjoyed many conversations about her family, her life, her dedication to help the homeless and why. I love her. I am grateful for her presence in the world.

What an incredible lady! I saw her story today online and I just wish I could have met Janice. She is an such an inspiration. How fortunate Nevada County was to have had Janice lead the way for so many people in need. Such a blessing!

I was blessed to get to know Janice when our young granddaughters were in Girl Scouts together. She was so positive, always smiling and thinking of others, she seemed to take challenges life would send her way in stride. Enjoy eternal life with our Lord and Savior Janice. God Bless You; Until we meet again-----------

Janice and I became close as Sisters of St Agnes. We had a deal regarding visiting which has not yet been fulfilled. I wait to see what she is going to do about it. I am not surprised that she was so involved in making life better for others. She proves the point that " by virtue of our baptism, we are all missionary disciples" (Pope Francis). I grieve with you, but we were all blessed through having known her. Dianne Bergant, CSA

Janice was special, I will never forget the time when I was young that my Uncle Ralph stopped in Chicago so we could visit Janice.