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Janet Durfee Obituary

Janet Durfee 1942 ~ 2007 Our loving mother, grandmother, Great grandmother, wife, and friend, Janet Durfee passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2007 at her home in North Salt Lake. Jan was full of life with no time to slow down. She loved to help all those around her with a loving smile, and a happy heart. Jan was born on June 2, 1942 to Ralph and Venice Durfee and raised on their family farm in Vernal Utah. Jan did what she loved the most, by arranging flowers and telling all that would listen, to keep there hair long. She gave poignant Advice, was a great listener, and a better friend. She was survived by her children, Jannakay, LeAnn, Julie, and Steven; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jay, Jacob, Esperanza, Alexiz, and Dylan; her three day old great granddaughter, Chyanna; her son in laws, Darin, Eric, and Mark and all of her extended family, she will be sorely missed. We love you. Services will be held Tue November 20, at Burgs Mortuary 185 E Center St. Provo. Viewing will be at Noon. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. A Private service will be held on Monday Interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Springville.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Nov. 18, 2007.

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Valerie Bodine

November 19, 2007

Jan,
It was a pleasure getting to know you over the years. The Singleton family reunions have always been great with you there. You will be missed.

Joanne Gagon

November 19, 2007

Janet was my favorite cousin when I was young growing up. The Durfee family came to see us when we lived in Lee Vining, California and we'd drive to visit Grandpa and Grandma Gagon in Manteca, California. My family would stay with Janet's dad and mom's (Ralph and Venice) house when we came to Salt Lake. We all had a great time. Janet was very talented. She will be greatly missed. Our condolences from the Lester & Lucille Gagon family.

Patricia Gagon Coleman

November 19, 2007

Janet,
I remember you from our Gagon reunion when I was 12 and you must have been 14. It was held in Roosevelt, I think. I came out from Virginia with my parents (Dan and Helen Gagon) and little brother Paul. Us girl cousins stayed in a hotel in town and it was fun to get to know each other. I will miss knowing that you are still here.

Andrea Andrus

November 18, 2007

Thank you Jan for your friendship throughout the years. You are truly a light.

Michael Schnakenberg

November 18, 2007

You will be missed Jan.

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