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Janis C. Fithian

1948 - 2020

Janis C. Fithian obituary, 1948-2020, Novato, CA

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

Janis Fithian Obituary

Janis C. Fithian Janis C. Fithian, age 71, died with her children, grandchildren and son-in-law by her side at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Janis was born April 18, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to Edgar and Evangeline Hancock. Janis is survived by her immediate family: daughter, Kara Star Holtz; Kara's husband, Dennis Holtz; and grandchildren, Madisen and John; son, Morgan Fithian; daughter, Blanca Xochitl Fithian; and other grandchildren Noah and Freddy. Janis moved to Novato in June 2013 with Kara, Dennis, Madisen, and John. Janis resided with her daughter and daughter's family for more than 11 years. Prior to that, Janis lived all over the world, and her entire life was dedicated to her children and grandchildren who she taught to read, play classical piano, and so much more. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Valley Memorial Park in Novato, commencing at 11:00 a.m. Rest in peace. You are missed, loved, and never forgotten. See you down the road sweet angel.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jan. 17, 2020.

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Valley Memorial Park, Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Reception Center

650 Bugeia Lane, Novato, CA 94945

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650 Bugeia Lane, Novato, CA 94945

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