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Janene Flad Obituary
September 3, 1940 – July 7, 2025
Bakersfield – Janene Evelyn Flad was born in Richmond, California, September 3, 1940, and was called from this world of Terrestrial Darkness to her home of Celestial Light, on July 7, 2025, at peace, in her sleep.
Born to John (Jack) Elam Waggoner and Charlene Roi Waggoner (Littlejohn).
Janene was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, of 64 years, her parents Jack & Charlene, younger sister Sue Downs, daughter Nancy, and grandson Evan Flad.
Janene is survived by 2 brothers, 4 sons, 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The 10th great-grandson, Zane Tyler Ostrovski, born just hours before her passing.
After high school, Janene met Jack Flad, while attending worship at the church of Christ in El Cerrito, CA. They were married on August 1, 1958. They had three children while Jack finished his education at University of California Berkeley, then moved to Beloit, Wisconsin, where they added two more sons before moving back to California, living mainly in the San Joaquin Valley. Wherever they lived, Janene volunteered for the Republican party. After the children were raised and out of the home, she worked full time for State Republican Congressmen and Senators, in the areas they lived.
Janene & Jack spent their life together, spreading the Gospel, especially encouraging music to be in their children's life (teaching their children to use their voices to praise God in music). They loved traveling, sightseeing, drinking coffee, and supporting the Republican party.
Janene was the mother to 5 wonderful children, Steve (& Ruth) Flad, Nancy (& Robert) Hood, Clay (& Karla) Flad, Jim (& Laura) Flad, and Matt (& Leslie) Flad, and grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. After the passing of Nancy, her son-in-law Robert Hood married Monica (Rodriquez) and the family adopted her as their own.
Two things Janene would like to remember...
First, Make your call and election sure, by obeying the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Second, Remember to Register Republican and Vote!
Memorial Service will be held
11:00 am on Saturday
September 20, 2025
at Rosedale church of Christ
3011 Allen Rd, Bakersfield, CA
A special heart felt Love & Thank You to "you know who", who sacrificed the last two plus years of their life to keep mom at home where she always wanted to be. Their Love and Sacrifice for mom can never be repaid. We love you for your service In Him.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Janene's name to:
Bristol Hospice Foundation
5251 Office Park Dr, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309
www.bakersfield.com/obits
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Memories and Condolences
for Janene Flad
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Freddy
July 15, 2025
My thoughts are with the family, she was a wonderful lady!
Karen Fike
July 12, 2025
My heart felt sympathy for the families loss but a gain for her. Love and prayers! Your Sister in Christ
Clifton Schnarr
July 12, 2025
Our condolence to all of Janine's family and friends. She was a good woman, with a strong sense of right and wrong. She was quick to love, and to give friendship. She was strong and self sufficient. We miss her deeply.
Clifton and Cindy Schnarr
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