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Janet Ruth Harris

1934 - 2018

Janet Ruth Harris obituary, 1934-2018, Santa Rosa, CA

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1934

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2018

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Janet Harris Obituary

Janet Ruth Harris (nee Shapiro). Age 83. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 10, 2018. Born on September 21, 1934, in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from the University of Washington, Stanford Nursing School and USF School of Psychology. She was passionate for travel, music, learning, singing, friends and family. She touched our hearts and connected to people of all ages and backgrounds. Janet married the late Stephen Harris in 1956 and moved to Santa Rosa, where they had four children. She found love again and married the late Harry (Matz) Sandler in 1999 and enjoyed many years traveling around the world, music, food, and culture. She gave to the community as a public health nurse for thirty years and as a psychotherapist for children and families for more than twenty years. Survived by her children, Scott Harris (Michelle) of Santa Rosa, Cathy Falco (Richard) of Larkspur, Linda Siegel (Sheldon) of Greenbrae, and Julie Harris (Matthew Stewart) of Fairfax and by her grandchildren: Stephanie (Stanley), Matthew, Stephen, Alan, Kimberly, Sophie, Aiden and Ari. She was beloved by Matz's family as well: Gal Cohen-Sandler (Jill) and Ellen Kolman (Ken) and grandmother to their children Mark, Ali, Rosie, and Hannah. She is remembered by her brother Howard Shapiro and all her extended family. A treasured member of Congregation Shomrei Torah and a founding member of Congregation Beth Ami. Services on Friday, September 14, at 12:30 P.M. Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Interment will follow immediately at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Ave, Santa Rosa. Reception will follow at Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Janet's name made be made to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund at Congregation Shomrei Torah. Janet Ruth Harris

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2018.

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Tommie Pietsch

June 15, 2022

She was my first therapist as a child. I was 12 and she helped me through the hardest time in my life. She was a truly inspirational woman who I will cherish and miss. Thank You Jan for everything.

Rest in peace, Jan ...

Jill Adlawan

January 31, 2019

The last time we spoke on the phone, which was last year sometime, Jan was undergoing a rigorous treatment for her cancer. She will be dearly missed for her compassionate nature and the well-advised direction she gave me during the 8 years I saw her for therapy. She was, as another friend noted in her condolence, not only a therapist, but a close friend whom I really looked forward to visiting with. I made her musical CDs from various musical selections I felt she would enjoy as I know she was quite involved with her choir. I just wanted her family to know how very much I valued her as a person and human being; how very much she helped me get through rough times; and how very much I will miss her, but know she is in a better place and is at peace.

Marie Piazza

September 23, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I admired her work over many years. I enjoyed her wit and humor and was happy to make referrals of needy children to her therapy practice. May she rest in peace.

Katy Larkin

September 19, 2018

What a wonderful, lovely lady...I was so sad to hear of her passing. Jan was my therapist & she helped me through many tough times including helping both my ex-husband & I through the end of our marriage. I don't know how we could have gotten through that without her. I also recommended her to many friends because I wanted to share her caring ways with anyone who was struggling. At the end of our time together it felt like visiting with a friend. She had an amazing impact on those around her....she led a life full of meaning & so many people are better off because of time spent with her. I will never drive by her building on College without thinking of her & how she helped me. What an amazing life.

September 18, 2018

Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because orf special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Carolyn, Amy and Jan - June 2018

Carolyn Jorgensen

September 13, 2018

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Carolyn Jorgensen

September 12, 2018

An icon in the counseling and mental health community - we will miss her deeply for her kindness, caring and incredible intuition. She had a special sense for children with disabilities and their families.

So grateful to have known her for 24 years

Love you always

Connie Beall

September 12, 2018

Remembering Jan as a supportive colleague and friend. Blessings on your new journey.

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