Janet S. Stephens

Stephens, Janet S. 89, Edina, MN, passed away on June 16, 2009. She was born on August 28, 1919, in St. Paul, MN. Janet was a 1938 graduate of Summit Academy and later attended the University of Minnesota where she belonged to the ALPHA PHI sorority. Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life Winfield Stephens Jr., on September 19, 1939. The couple were members of the Minikahda and Edina Country Club. They loved to travel and wintered in Florida and Mazatlan, Mexico. Janet had a fun-loving spirit and a great sense of humor right up till the end. She was always a lady and entered her final years with grace and dignity. Janet loved all of her family, friends and her dogs. She has now joined her loved ones in heaven. May they all rest in peace. Janet's family would like to thank the staff at Colonial Acres for their loving care. Thank you to Laura for her healing hands and thank you Dolly for taking care of another angel. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Winfield; parents, Emogene and Harry Simons; brother, Jim Simons; daughter, Bonnie Rock; son-in-law, John Rock; and best friend, Joyce Price. She is survived by daughters, Pamela (Pete), Stephanie (Bob), Kristine (Bill), and Janney (Rick); son, Winfield (Nancy); 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Peggy Schilling (Hugh); and many nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred to the Humane Society. Private graveside service. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.