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Janice Neer Obituary
59, of Mesa, AZ. passed away on April 30, 2009. "Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same." She was passionate about her walk with the Lord, her family, traveling, painting, animals, music and all things sweet. Her warm smile could light up a thousand midnights! While Janice's presence will always be missed, she will always be the voice in the back of our heads. She will always be our guiding light and protector throughout our own lives. May her never-ending perseverance be motivation for us to live strong, and may her unconditional love always be felt. We'll love you forever and a day. Janice found peace on April 30th after a short, valiant fight with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 44 years, Donald Neer. Her oldest son Michael greeted her in heaven. Beloved daughters; Diane Carey/husband Jack Carey of Oxford, PA, Teri Schulte/husband Randy Schulte of Gold Canyon, AZ, Denice Wagner/S.O. Chuck Notter of McKinnleyville, CA, Debra Knapp/S.O. Roger Knight of Iowa City, Iowa and Kathryn Morrow/husband Doug Morrow of Livermore, CA.. She leaves behind three devoted sisters, Anita Affa, Beverly Beaty and Karen Kotan and one brother Larry Gilpin. Twelve adoring grandchildren, Mark, Robbie, Bonnie Jo, Kristin, Ryan, Cassie, Sara, Scott, Jillian, Cory, Garrett and Molly. And eight great-grandchildren, Davin, Ben, Katilyn, Julia, Chris, Jazzlyn, Macayla and Robbie. Countless cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and friends are
among the many to mourn the loss of Janice. Memorial Service at Life Community Church, 415 N. Gilbert Rd. ~Gilbert, AZ 85234, (480) 545-1111, May 3, 2009, 6:00 P.M. Reception to follow. Much heartfelt appreciation to the doctor's and staff at Banner Desert Hospital and Friendship Village Hospice for taking such great care of her as well as her family. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, Tempe, Az.
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Sue Yocum
May 6, 2009
Our love and prayers are going out to each of you. Her memory will live on through all of you and us too. She was a great woman and i was proud and thankful that she let me call her Mama J. We are praying for strength for you all to get through this difficult time.
Matt, Sue and Sammy Yocum
Gayle Crawford
May 5, 2009
Ever since the wedding of Kathy to our son Doug, we have been so thankful for knowing Janice and Don. God's plan to allow us to visit on years we were in Mesa, also gave us joy. Surely the words of Paul are a comfort, like when he wrote to Timothy "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline." We are continuing to uphold the whole family with prayers for mercy each day. May each of the family keep thinking on the grace and happiness Janice gave to each one. Gayle and Rex Crawford, Omaha
Paul Abranches
May 4, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
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