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Janet Wilkinson Obituary

Wilkinson, Janet Hills Janet (Janet Sue Hills, Janet Sue Stupp, Janet Sue Felten, Janet Sue Wilkinson, Janet Hills Wilkinson) passed away peacefully Sunday evening January 1, 2012 with her daughter and cousin at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Audrey; and her two husbands, Donald and Richard. She is survived by her stepfather, Ray and his family; her Aunt Geraldine; her cousins, Valerie, Linnea and John; her sister, Roxie; her daughter, Donna and grand-daughters, Kelly and Lisa; and her step-daughters, Lori and Terilyn and their families. As a young girl Janet played the trombone and was a patrol guard at school. Later in her academic career she achieved both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Welfare and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from San Diego State University. Janet was an Entrepreneur Extraordinaire with achievements that range from being a licensed marriage and family counselor; to restoring numerous boats and yachts; to starting multiple businesses which included making use of her nautical Captain's license and owning retail stores both on Catalina Island and on San Antonio's River Walk. She was an animal lover like no other, rescuing innumerable animals and finding them homes. She has had a significant impact in many people's lives, is loved and will be missed by all. A memorial will be held on Saturday June 16th at the marina 1880 Harbor Island Blvd, San Diego from 1 4pm. All her friends are invited and welcome. Bring your favorite pictures so we can make copies.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jun. 8, 2012.

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Laurel Knapp

June 11, 2022

Laurel Knapp

June 11, 2022

I met Janet when Dick was transferred to Ohio. Janet & I became neighbors & then fast friends through our love of animals. She was so kind to me & my daughter. She was true friend! I´ll never forget her & the fun times we had. She bought me a wind chime in 2001 (?) & I still have it. It is installed on the door of my bird aviary here in Florida. Miss you so much, my friend! Btw- the pic of that snow creature is ME and my dog Mozart with her 2 dogs - Penny & ???

Lori Knapp

July 1, 2012

Janet, You are greatly missed and thought of more often than you will know. You will always hold a special place in my heart!

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