Janet Lorrine Conger

Janet Lorrine Conger
(Peterson)
October 8, 1936 – August 16, 2024
Janet (Peterson) Conger went to Heaven on August 16, 2024, after a long 3-year battle with Dementia/
Alzheimers. She passed away quietly in an assisted living/memory care home in Troutdale, Oregon, where she resided since February, 2021.
Janet was born October 8, 1936 in North Bend, Oregon to parents Roy and Lorrine Peterson. She was
raised in Reedsport, Oregon with her very close younger sister Jo. In high school she was very active,
and in her junior year she was voted the "Most Popular Girl" by the student body. She graduated from
Reedsport High School in 1954. After graduation Janet attended Good Samaritan School of Nursing, and then began her career as a Dental Assistant.
On March 20, 1960 Janet married Dennis Conger, who was also from Reedsport, OR. They were married
for 27 years and had two sons. Timothy was born in Seattle, WA (Sept. 14, 1961). Then they moved to
Roseburg, OR for a number of years before settling in Portland, OR where Michael was born (May 14, 1972).
Janet always had a passion for music, singing and dancing. Her favorite tunes were music from the 50's
and 60's. She was also a big Elvis fan. She played the piano and even sang in a church choir. Janet loved
the older classic hymns, had a strong Christian faith and passed on those same beliefs to her two sons.
Janet loved to travel. Her vacations took her to Hawaii, Portugal, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, the
Caribbean and multiple trips to Mexico. But despite those big travel destinations, she always had a very
special place in her heart for Reedsport, Winchester Bay and the Oregon coast. Janet also enjoyed
playing games, was an avid reader, watched sports, and participated in a bowling league for a number of
years. She loved music concerts, festivals, social gatherings and family reunions. Most of all, during
Janet's later years, she truly enjoyed spending time with Michael and her two grandsons. She always
looked forward to seeing them during their visits and while vacationing together.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lorrine Peterson, brother-in-law Ken Adams and her
son Michael Conger. She is survived by her son Tim (Debbie) Conger, sister Jo Adams, niece Samantha
(Norm) Adams, daughter-in-law Julie Conger and grandsons Cole and Caden, and a loving family of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Janet's Urn was placed near her mother Lorrine at Dunes Memorial Chapel in Reedsport, Oregon.
She is at peace in Heaven, under GOD's care, and with all those who have gone before her. The last
picture that was included in this announcement is Janet and her son Michael. I believe this is the same
joyous expression that she had when they met again and were reunited in Heaven.
Janet's memory will forever live on within our hearts.
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