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Topeka, Kansas
Sep 20, 1930 – Jul 4, 2020 (Age 89)
Janice M. Walker, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Janice was born September 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Hassinger) Hammond. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948 and attended Washburn University for two years. She married Thurman “George” Walker September 28, 1951 in Topeka. He preceded her in death September 2, 2002.
She had worked at Sears for 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Lowman United Methodist Church where she was active with the Women’s Circle. She also was a member of the Menoken E.H.U. She volunteered at Doorstep, Let’s Help and Washburn University. She was a member of the N.A.F.E. and the Golden Beacon Class. She served as a Cub Scout Leader and was a Girl Scout volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beverly Ladner. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (David) Holzmeister of Topeka and a son, Mark (Pam) Walker of Mondamin, Iowa; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Lowman United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lowman United Methodist Church, Doorstep, Inc., Midland Hospice Care, or Topeka Civic Theatre and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com
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So warm and intelligent and funny. A good friend.
Kristie Ecord Olivier
September 19, 2024 | Ben Wheeler, TX | Friend
Jan was a delightful person with great joy. She was always very thoughtful. Jan was a very dear friend of my Mom Pat Ecord since their high school years. She is missed. Prayers for all of the family.
Kris Olivier
October 02, 2020 | Strasburg, CO | Friend
Dear Debbie and Mark. I was so sorry to see of Jan's passing. If there was another notice in July I missed it
That was the weekend I buried Blackie. I'm not going out much as I am recovering from hip surgery so probably not be able to attend tomorrow. Your Mom was special to our family and I am sorry I have not checked on her recently. I nave had several surgeries and been in rehab a lot of the past year. I hope her last year was comfortable for her. She was a wonderful person...
Barbara Blackburn
October 02, 2020 | Wakarusa, KS
Jan was a wonderful person. We looked forward to talking to her when we were he neighbors and missed her when we moved away. She will be missed.
Lindsey DeShazer
September 07, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Neighbor
Aunt Jan's kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. We always looked forward to her cards throughout the year, and our birthdays and holidays will not be the same without her sweet notes in the mail. We always looked forward to her visits to Arizona and enjoyed her warmth and light when she was here. ❤
Amy Christman
July 08, 2020 | Tucson, AZ | Family
Janice NEVER forgot a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. I always looked forward to her sweet cards and messages throughout the year. She said as such a sweet lady and I always enjoyed my time with her when she visited AZ. She will be missed ❤
Jennifer Duffy
July 07, 2020 | AZ | Family
Jan was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. She made me feel so welcome when I began as the music director at Lowman UMC. She loved music and gave me positive feedback many times. Jan was a card-sender! She acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries with a beautiful card and a heartfelt handwritten message. I loved visiting with her and laughing together. I will miss her.
Jeannie Gish
July 07, 2020 | TOPEKA, KS | Friend
I got to know Jan when I started driving her to Sunday School Class and Church. She had a lot of interesting stories to tell. She truly enjoyed life. She will be missed.
Elizabeth Gilman
Elizabeth Gilman
July 07, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Friend
