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Janet Dietsch Obituary
January 30, 1931 - May 8, 2025
Boise, Idaho - Janet Jo (Stauth) Dietsch, 94, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Dodge City, Kansas to Evelyn Christie Stauth and James C. Stauth.
Janet was a member of St Stephen's Episcopal Church at 2206 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704, where a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
In July 1949, she and her family moved to Boise where she attended Boise Junior College, earning her AA in Business. She graduated from Boise State College in 1969 with a BA in Elementary Education and from Boise State University in 1974 with an MA in Education with an emphasis in Reading.
In March 1950, Janet met Donald (Don) L. Dietsch at a BJC school mixer, where he asked her to dance. They married on October 22, 1950, at the Congregation Church, which lasted 54 years until Don's death in July 2005. They had three children, Donna (June 1952), Steven (September 1953), and David (July 1955).
As an educator in the Boise School District, Janet taught elementary grades at Maple Grove and Washington and served as a reading specialist at Collister and Koelsh schools. She retired in 1995.
Janet adapted well to Boise and soon became an avid skier. She skied every available minute with family and friends until she was 75 years old. Her love of skiing led to her becoming one of the first women to serve on the Bogus Basin Ski Patrol. Other hobbies included: playing the organ, playing bridge, oil painting, and traveling (covering five continents). She was an avid reader and loved socializing. Most importantly, she was a devoted Boise State Broncos football fan, enjoying them most when they won by a huge margin!
Always an inspiration to her family, friends, and those who met her, she will be greatly missed by all. Janet is survived by her son, David (Debra), granddaughter Melissa Gilchrist, great-grandchildren Katie and Sam Dalton; nephews, Chris (Karen) Hansen and Ron (Carolyn) Ferguson; nieces, Shawna (Sam) Maggard and Sue Anthony; grandniece, Shyla (Tim) Larson; grandnephews, Adam and Ryan Hansen, and Eddie Anthony. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jack Hansen, daughter Donna and son Steven.
The family wishes to thank Janet's attentive and kind caregivers at Grace Assisted Living and St. Luke's Hospice. A very special thank you to her long-time friend and caregiver Rita Aiken. Additionally, thank you to Tammy Masarik from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church for all of her prayers and support.
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Tamara Masarik
May 28, 2025
It was a joy to share time with Janet and to meet you, David and Deb. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Tamara
Rebecca Offerdahl
May 27, 2025
Janet was a lovely lady. So kind and caring to everyone. She was so proud of her family. My deepest sympathies.
Barbara Kohler
May 17, 2025
My condolences to Janet´s family. I had the privilege of teaching with Janet at Collister School. She loved teaching and was always ready to try new ideas that might help her reading students.
I hope there is a big snowy mountain somewhere in heaven and if not at least a great bridge group to join. Janet was a very special person.
Charlene Javernick King
May 17, 2025
I have many very fond memories of both of your parents from our Wesley Drive days. Your mom was a very special friend to me and to all who knew her.
Paul Tiddens
May 16, 2025
Dave. She was a great mom. Very hard working. Just wanted to say HI. Had some good Boy Scout years and snow skiing.
david a brandt
May 15, 2025
It was a privilege to know Janet and Don through Ski Patrol and the Boise Schools. I had fun during our retirement days skiing with the Seniors. Janet was a very kind person and very dedicated to whatever she took on. Condolences to her family.
Leah
May 15, 2025
Janet was an exemplary Boise School District teacher. She was always enthusiastic, walking quickly through the halls with a smile, as she gathered her special reading students. She was a valuable member of our multiple disciplinary team. Her interest in traveling, athletic pursuits and genuine interest in others, made her a wonderful conversationalist and friend! Sincere condolences to her family. Leah
Chris Ball
May 15, 2025
Janet was a dear friend and teaching partner for many years. She was always a favorite person to me. I'll enjoy my fond memories. Condolences to all of her family
Rest in Peace Janet.
Tamie O´Hara
May 15, 2025
I had the distinct honor to begin my teaching career next door to Janet at Koelsch. She was by far the most influential mentor I had. Janet was fun, professional, and a daily dose of `how to become the best teacher possible.´ When my mother became ill, and passed, Janet even came out of retirement to teach my class. I´ll never forget her kindness, her sense of humor, or her patient guidance. Rest easy friend. You´ll be sorely missed. Hod speed.
Dayn Richard Bower
May 15, 2025
Our deepest condolences for the Dietsch family. We knew Janet from many years ago and was always well informed of her life thru David. We send our condolcences to all. May she rest in peace.
Sydney Youngerman
May 14, 2025
My mother, Kay Youngerman, loved your mom. They always were so proud of their Bogus Basin skiing trophies! So sorry for your loss.
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