Name: Calling hours for Janice Land
Start: 2016-09-22T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-22T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

Janice Elaine Land

Lansing

Janice Elaine Land passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Ronald Land, married for 53 years in May, and loving mother of Kristine Nelson (Brian) of Traverse City, MI and Kimberly Land of Petaluma, CA. She adored her two grandchildren, Meredith and Grant, and was always so interested in everything about them. Janice was an active member of Trinity UMC, and more recently Dimondale UMC for 46 years. She served the church in many capacities. Her family and faith were the main priorities in her life. She loved to travel and have grand adventures, garden, watch mysteries and Jane Austen movies on television, and dote on her much loved pets. She also enjoyed writing in her journal. Her family will cherish the memories and stories that she has recorded. Janice served as an Eaton County Commissioner for ten years and was active on the Friends of the Park and the Eaton County Housing Commission for years after her tenure. Janice received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Michigan State University in 1962. She actively followed politics and policy throughout her life.

Janice is also survived by her sister, Kathryn Brasser (Carl) of Nashville, TN and brother, Larry Woodruff (Lisa Martin) of Grand Ledge, MI, and many loved family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Leland Woodruff, and brother, Thomas Woodruff.

Janice will be missed for her beautiful smile, and the thoughtful, giving way that she loved those she cared about and those that she served.

Funeral Services will be held 1pm, Thursday, September 22nd, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI with the Rev. Joe Huston officiating. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, Michigan. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 am to 1 pm.

For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 or to Dimondale United Methodist Church, 6801 Creyts Rd., Dimondale, MI 48821 in memory of Janice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.

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Published by Grand Ledge Independent from Sep. 20 to Sep. 25, 2016.

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12 Entries

Bishop Cohen

September 22, 2016

Kim, I am truly sorry to hear about your mothers untimely passing. I know this is a very difficult and trying time for you and your family. I pray for healing and peace for you and your family throughout this most difficult time.

Katherine Strassburg

September 22, 2016

My sincere condolences to you, Ron, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will remember Janice as one of the most gracious, caring women I have ever met. She was a dedicated and tireless member of the Board of Directors of Friends of Eaton County Parks. She radiated joy, peace, and love, and I will remember her just that way. It was a privilege to know her and an honor to count her as friend.

Jeff & Laura Dingman

September 22, 2016

Uncle Ron, Kris, Kim and family,
Our thoughts are with you. There are no words to express the sadness we feel, but so many wonderful memories of family times will help to celebrate Janice's life. I will always remember her infectious laughter and great times on your vacations to the beach. We love you!

Elina Bagdasaryan

September 21, 2016

Dear Kim,
My family and I are so very sorry for your loss. Even though I have never met your Mother, I know that she must have been very special and pretty amazing for she raised you, my wonderful friend. Praying for you, your Dad, your sister and her family. Love, Elina

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Lynn Adams

September 21, 2016

Ron, so very sorry for your loss. May you heal in your heart. Your old neighbor, Lynn Adams, will say a prayer. May Janice RIP.

Keith Land

September 21, 2016

Am really sad to hear that I lost an aunt. She will be missed dearly. Uncle Ron, Kristine, and Kim all my love

Andrea Chapline

September 20, 2016

Dear Kim and Family-
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, Janice. I am grateful I had the privilege of meeting her when she helped you move to Northern California. I loved all of the wonderful stories that you shared of her adventurous and generous spirit, and tremendous kindness and love, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time

Christine Douglas

September 20, 2016

Janice and my mother Linda Laws (Dekubber) were friends for many years going all the way back to High School. I grew up with Janice and loved her dearly. She was the sweetest most loving person and I always enjoyed seeing her. My heart is deeply saddened for her family. Especially her husband Ron and her beautiful daughters. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

2013 Christmas party at Karen Bacon's

Janice Land

September 20, 2016

Ron, We're so very sorry to learn about your loss. Janice was a wonderful person and loved by so many people. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Don & Marie Coble

Jule McNeilly Reynolds

September 20, 2016

Kris, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Thinking of you and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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