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Janice Hughes Obituary
She returned to Alaska with her young children in 1981, residing in Anchorage until her death. She met her second husband, Preston Hughes in 1988, they married on February 14, 1995 in La Vegas.
Janice worked for ML&P from 1992 to 1996, leaving to work for the MOA until 1999. Janice began her life's career as a Massage Therapist in 1993. She devoted her life to healing others with her enormous energy, knowledge and talent until her death.
Janice was dearly loved by her clients, friends and family. Janice's dedication to her practice was shown in her unwavering search for knowledge and new skills, with which she pushed the bounds of healing. Janice never stopped learning new techniques and applying new ideas in her massage practice.
Many of her clients lived more comfortable, happy and productive lives because of her skills and enthusiasm for her practice. She was loved by her family, friends and by her clients. She deeply loved her clients, as she thought of them like her "extended" family.
Janice is survived by husband, Preston Hughes; sons Paul and Jonathan Parrish; daughter Kimberly Reynolds; daughter-in-laws Cathy and Lesle, son-in-law Jason, and her grandchildren Aaron, Emily, Rosie, Jackson, Olivia and Zachary. She was the light of her family's life.
The greatest joys and love of her life were her family and the looks of relief on the faces of her clients after a session. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and clients. The world lost a wonderful and beautiful soul with her passing.
Her memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28th at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E. Street in Anchorage. In lieu of flowers, guests are encouraged to bring a dish for the potluck immediately after the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Hughes
Sponsored by Her Family.
Cathy Dolbear
April 9, 2022
Just remembering Janice, how kind and warm she was - and how she would have loved to have known her grandchildren growing up.
Kelly Kierstead
April 7, 2021
My dear cousin Janice, she did have the sweetest countenance. I always loved seeing her, she did bring a light wherever she went. She is greatly missed.
Preston Hughes
April 7, 2021
My dearest angel Janice. I miss you today as I missed you the day the Lord called you home.
It has been 8 years since you passed, yet the intensity of loss is as strong as if it was yesterday.
I will love you forever here on earth until I meet you again in heaven. I rest assured that our Lord had plans for you the day he called you home.
His plans required you more than we did. Although the loss of you in my daily life is great, I feel your guidance each day.
I hear your words and feel your gentle guidance in all aspects of my daily life.
Thank you my love for sharing your wonderful life with me. I am the luckiest husband on the earth.
Preston Hughes
April 7, 2019
My dearest Janice,
I can't believe you went home 6 years ago. I miss you each and every day.
Thank you for sharing your life with me.
Love always sweetheart.
Preston
'Poppet' and the cycle of life
Paul and Cathy
September 11, 2013
Little did we know at the time, but life begins just as mysteriously and remarkably as it ends... Janice will become a grandmother for the seventh time in January 2014 with the birth of her first son's first child. And the initial flutterings were alive, there in Alaska, during her funeral.
Busy with family ties, we only found out upon our return to the United Kingdom, and were speechless with surprise. No gender or name has been arrived at, but 'Poppet' has provisionally been given as a term of endearment (it's a British colloquialism, as in, 'cup of tea Pet?').
If it's a girl, we'll likely name her Aurora. Much like a pregnancy, it's a name that has been gestating for a long time. I even told Mom about the potential name years ago. As I remember it, Mom went suddenly silent, perhaps expecting I was about to announce imminent pregnancy news. In the end, I never learnt whether Mom approved of the name or not, but doubtless she would be pleased. Her encouragement and bottomless positivity are much missed.
Roberta Sanders
September 6, 2013
Thinking about you today Janice. I sure do miss you.
Marti Reeve
May 20, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Janice many years ago and later experienced her wonderful healing hands with massage. What an angel on earth, she will be greatly missed. Blessings to Preston and family during this difficult time.
May 6, 2013
Janice was a wonderful, dear friend whose warm, loving, spirit who will be painfully missed.
Lisa Huerta-Storey
April 30, 2013
Loving Memories of Janice will forever be a light in my heart. My time with her was far too short. I miss her dearly and my heart goes out to those she loved and who loved her back. She was a special light in this often dark world.
Karen Damjanovich
April 28, 2013
Janice's comfort and healing hands were extensions of Love, Light and Healing. Visits over lunch, and the health sessions alike, were so comforting. She had a way of soothing away the hurt on the inside with her compassion and understanding. And healing many aches and pains with her gift of healing. Her gentle and kind spirit will always remain in our memories. I am so thankful for the gems of wisdom, care and compassion that she shared so generously. Our condolances to Preston and family. You're in our prayers.
Carla Hostetter
April 21, 2013
My Dearest Angel Janice,
I thank our God for our friendship and for your Healing Hands & Spirituality. Your Beautiful Spirit Lives on.
Mari Kintaro
April 20, 2013
To Preston & all of Janice's Family, My deepest condolences on your loss. I treasure the memory of when I first came to Alaska and Janice welcomed me as a friend and client and allowed me to share with all of you as part of your family for a time. She gave so much to so many! She will be missed as a healer and as a beautiful person. My heart is with all of you now!
Dear Janice...I will see you someday on the Otherside. Rest, bask and be blest in the Light!
Love Always, ~Mari Kintaro
Judy Underwood
April 19, 2013
I will always remember her big smile and laughter. She was a very personable person, kind and thoughtfull to all. I watched as the love grew for her and Preston and envied that love. I will end this knowing you are at peace with God watching over all of us. You will be missed by many.
Pam Fisher
April 17, 2013
A wonderful soul has left this earth
Her life has ceased to be
Her soul has gone to Heaven
When God said, “Come with me.”
The hearts she touched are breaking
But the love inside remains
For every moment spent with her
Left much for all to gain
For all the ones she left behind
And all the lives she's touched
Are greater just by knowing
That she was loved so much
If she were here right now
She'd say, “Please don't weep for me.”
Please live your life to its fullest
Because I am now free
Gretchen Wellman
April 16, 2013
Janice, I knew you for half my life but it seems like I knew you so much longer, a kindred spirit. You always brought such joy to my life and peace to my spirit. I will miss our times together but will see you again. May your memory be a blessing to us all.
Uncle Ron, Mom and Aunt Nancy Seward AK
April 16, 2013
Uncle Ron, Mom, Me, Jason, Cathy & Paul
April 16, 2013
Kimberly Reynolds
April 16, 2013
Oooh Mama, you healed so much even after your passing. I do miss you dearly and love you something fierce. You are truely my dear and faithful friend.
Fellon Brandt
April 16, 2013
I will always remember you as my friend, co-worker, but mostly as my Sister in Christ. I truly believe it is “well with your soul” and that I WILL see you later Love. God has truly blessed you with His presence. I want you to continue to be among that crowd of witnesses that surround me in Jesus name.
Lance
April 16, 2013
I remember your smile and how Preston would smile when you were near. You will be missed and always live in many hearts and prayers.
Theresa Gregg
April 15, 2013
God Bless all as she is a great loss to this world.
Terri Floyd
April 15, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of Janice's passing. She was such a caring, loving person. She was a good friend to have in your heart and had a knack for great massages as well. Preston, Kim, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I read this not too long ago and it comfrots me in thinking of Janice: her teporary journey in this world has ended. I am sure her journey into the next world will be a good one.
Mildred, Nancy, Janice, Paul, Ronald (1951)
April 15, 2013
Paul, Janice
April 15, 2013
Jonathan, Paul, Kimberly, Janice (with Paul pictured in background)
April 15, 2013
Catherine, Preston, Janice
April 15, 2013
Cathy Dolbear
April 15, 2013
"Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still."
Janice was a kind and caring mother-in-law: she loved Paul, and by extension, me - even though we are so far away, we feel her love still.
Dr. Margaret Annie Strickland
April 14, 2013
Janice,
I'll miss you dearly. You touched my life in many ways. I am in great lament yet so grateful I have the many memories from our sharing facets of life. Our lunches at Perfect Cup, connecting healing sessions, the many classes, and talks of the mysteries and magic of life and the universe.
Ruth Dolbear
April 14, 2013
I have only met Janice on two occasions. In 2009, Janice bravely flew halfway across the world with Preston and members of her family to attend the wedding of her elder son, Paul, and our younger daughter, Catherine (Cathy). We lunched with them in Edinburgh, and then showed them around Edinburgh Castle. We met again at the wedding & reception/ceilidh. I thought Janice was a quiet, lovely lady, full of kindness. I was touched by the way she cheerfully made the effort to speak slowly and clearly to me, due to my total deafness. We are truly sad at her death and know she will be much missed.
Paul, Catherine, Preston & Janice
John Dolbear
April 14, 2013
April 14, 2013
You were always there in my life. I will miss you dearly, but have wonderful memories which will last forever.
Preston Hughes
April 14, 2013
Janice, You are my heart and soul. I thank God for every day we shared. I lost a big part of me when you passed, but I will carry on until the Lord calls me home, to once again be with you, in Heaven. Forever yours, Preston.
Robert Bachand
April 14, 2013
She was not only a wonderful friend but an exceptional healer. My fondest memory of her is when she would sit by the river with a never-ending roaring fire. She kept the wood cutters quite busy.
Dr James Kimberling
April 13, 2013
How much richer my life is having had Janice a part of it, however brief our sharing time together was, it was truly fulfilling & always a joy.
Yes. It is not good-bye but only a fond & loving "see ya another time & place..."
April 13, 2013
Janice was a very special person with a wonderful talent and beautiful spirit. I will treasure the time we spent together and will be ever grateful for the way she helped me.
Michael Walker
April 13, 2013
I sorrow for the loss of my Aunt Janice. She was a special person. It is with greatest lament that I sign this guest book. Preston and family, please take care, and know that will be comfort and relief!
Angela Walker-Conover
April 13, 2013
Aunt Janice.. Our relationship was an interesting one, and we weren't ever close.. But you were always kind to me, you were willing to talk to me about issues that everyone else avoided, and you supported me during the time I needed support the most. You are and were an important part of my family, and I loved you and will miss you.
Jamie Reynolds
April 13, 2013
We will all miss you very much Janice. I had the wonderful opportunity to have one of your massages and you helped me so much. Thank you! You always had a smile on your face and kind words for everyone. I will miss you very much!!!
Preston Hughes
April 13, 2013
I love you dearly my Angel. I lost the best thing in my life the day you passed away. The world will truly be a sadder place with your passing. May God keep you forever in his hands. God Bless you forever. I will meet you on that shore someday and we will be reunited forever. This is not goodbye, just simply, I will see you soon. Love Always and Forever, Preston
Josh Reynolds
April 13, 2013
I was blessed to have had a chance to experience Janice's caring, love and giving spirit. I will always cherish my experiences with one of the truely great people to have walked this earth. God bless you Janince, you will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to all that loved her.
Josh
Laurie Barter
April 13, 2013
Gone too soon! You were such a vibrant soul, so full of life, love & giving. You helped me thru a difficult time in my life ~ you were an amazing healer.
I met you thru working with your daughter, Kim. She inherited your beuatifiul being...so kind, caring & a dear friend. My heart is so heavy for her, Preston and the rest of your family & loved ones. I know their lives will never be the same without you, but you left so much good for them to carry on.
Love & prayers are being sent from CA.
Roberta Sanders
April 13, 2013
Janice was one of the kindest, loving, most genuine people I have ever had the honor of knowing. I so looked forward to my sessions with her, because she had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the world. She is physically gone and that is so terribly painful. However, I know her soul and spirit are still here, and she will continue her work, just in a different way. I think our beloved Janice is now in a place where she can help heal the world. Godspeed, my dear, sweet, beautiful friend. Until we meet again...
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