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Lois Janke Obituary
1924 - 2013
Our dear mother, grandmother and friend, Lois N. Janke left this mortal life on October 17, 2013, freed from a long affliction with Alzheimer's to be reunited with those who have passed on before. Born August 2, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Alida Wright and Niels Rasmus Nielsen. She was the sixth of eight children. She married Leland Eric Janke August 7, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah (later divorced) and was a devoted mother to her three children.
Lois graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Education and Music and was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She taught at Hawthorne Elementary, was an avid reader, tennis player and member of the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers.
A gifted pianist, Lois willingly shared her talents professionally accompanying vocalists, musicians and choirs. She blessed countless lives with her musical talent.
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lois served in many callings including Relief Society President and fulfilled a senior-mission to the Atlanta, Georgia Temple (Spanish speaking).
As a beloved matriarch, Lois was always interested in her family and planned many memorable holiday celebrations. We'll cherish memories of her at the piano while we all sang.
She is survived by her two sons: Lane E. Janke (Janet), Mark L. Janke (Annie), and her daughter, Jill Ostler (Gordon), 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, siblings and a granddaughter, Talese Turner. A heartfelt thanks to CareSource Hospice.
A viewing will be held on Tues., October 22, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Olympus Stake Center on 2675 East 4430 South. Funeral services will be held on Wed., October 23, 2013 at 11:30 am, viewing prior from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Online condolences www.cannonmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Janke
October 27, 2013
I have such happy memories of the Janke family from the Holladay 23rd ward. No one played the piano like Lois and she and LaRue Hathaway spent so many hours organizing and leading the youth choir. Lane, Mark and Jill you had a wonderful mother and all these years I have used her chile recipe. It's still my favorite!
Love,
Julie Rogers Pierce
James Arveseth
October 27, 2013
Dear Land and Janet,
We are saddened at the passing of your beloved mother. We sincerely wish we could express to you are heart felt condolences we have for you at this time. We greatly admire you for your devotion to your mother and her great example she is to all of her family. May the Lord's blessing of peace always be with you.
Love always, Jim and Renae Arveseth, NZ
Gary West
October 25, 2013
Mark:
Sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful Mother and person. Gary West
Doug Remington
October 24, 2013
What a wonderful person! She was my Den Mother in Cub Scouts in about 1958. Deepest sympathy to Lane,Mark,and Jill - You're in my prayers.
Stephanie Skolmoski
October 24, 2013
Great lady! On to a better place.
Jim Blackburn
October 23, 2013
Lane, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Please accept our familie's deepest sympathy and condolences at this tender time. You, Janet and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you in this time of mourning.
October 23, 2013
My condolence for the passing of your great Mom. I enjoyed her music and how she helped others through music.
Ron Beck
Harry Corsi
October 23, 2013
Lane and Mark. I am sorry for your sorrow at this time. My prayers are with you and your families at this time. I remember you talking about your mother years ago and feel like I knew her through you.
Connie Goates
October 22, 2013
Aunt Lois was always so kind and loving towards me. I was grateful for her righteous example and was awed by her musical talent. She was ever generous with her time, being willing to play at a moment's notice. Her beautiful music brought the Spirit to countless people through her life. I feel blessed to have felt her loving influence.
We pray you will be blessed with comfort and peace at this time, and a strengthened testimony of our Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness.
With much love,
Connie (Nola Jean Nielsen Kralik's daughter) and Greg Goates and family
Leslie Rogers Garff
October 22, 2013
When the Holladay 23rd Ward was first organized (now the Olympus 8th), I was an 18 year old member of the ward. Lois and LaRue Hathaway were the talented ladies that provided so many wonderful musical experiences for those of us fortunate to be part of the road shows and other creative opportunities. I remember Lois sitting at the organ or piano, so talented, able to play anything, always sharing her time and talents. Those experiences have and will always remain happy memories. I send my heart felt sympathy and love to the Janke family.
Ron Ostler
October 21, 2013
A wonderful, talented lady who helped make many a Christmas Eve special for our family! Singing around the piano "Jingle Bells" "Up on the House Top" and many more are cherished memories. All our love to Jill, Gordon and family and to all the Jankes.
With love,
Ron & Kaye Ostler Family
CW Nielsen Extended Family
October 21, 2013
From the Arizona Nielsen's we send our condolences.
There are many memories of Lois accompanying Neal (our Dad ) in creating beautiful music.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
October 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom raised fine sons.
Wes and Rose Thompson
Celia Cutler
October 20, 2013
She was a great day and a beautiful piano player. She lit up a room with her smile and graciousness.
October 20, 2013
Mark and Annie, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She must have been a wonderful woman to have such a kind and thoughtful son as you are, Mark. George and I send you the very best wishes at this difficult time. Love, Bonnie and George Welch
Georgia Gorringe
October 20, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Georgia Gorringe
October 20, 2013
To the family of Lois N. Janke,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bob and Georgia Gorringe
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