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Janice Leonard Obituary
Janice Sand Leonard was born in Seattle on November 25, 1953 to Mary and Milton (Smokey) Sand. She left us on November 21, 2015. Jan was raised in the Rainier Valley and graduated from Holy Names Academy and Seattle University. Jan was a past president for the Seattle Advertising Federation and Yakima Advertising Association and enjoyed many years in the radio advertising industry in both markets. Jan has worked for the Issaquah School District Administrative office ever since. She loved her work and her co-workers, and continued working throughout her eight year battle with cancer. She routinely showed how strong a person can be when faced with terrible odds. She had an enviable enthusiasm for life and family. Jan and her baking talents were always anticipated at family gatherings and many other events and will be greatly missed.
She leaves her husband, Tom Jr, children, Elise (Doug), Tom III (Estera), Alex, grandchildren, Olivia, Simon, Adelyn; brother Craig (Joanne) Sand and many, many more family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Dec. 10th at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Renton at 1:00 PM.
Remembrances to Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent.
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Reva Blome'-Bunnell
November 23, 2022
Well, here it is 7 years since you left. I still think of you and hope you're doing all right. I'm sure we will meet up again. I'm counting on it.
Reva Blome'-Bunnell
April 26, 2016
There are some people that one meets in a lifetime that make a difference, that you never forget. I worked with Jan at Radio Station KUTI in Yakima, WA in the late 70's. Fresh from a divorce Jan provided me the laughter and friendship I needed at that time. Nonjudgmental and always full of laughter, she made my life more enjoyable. Rest in peace my long lost friend (I was sorry to have lost contact with you after my days in "radio.")You will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you, Tom, and your family at this time.
Teresa Donovan
December 14, 2015
Tom and children,Janice's strength, resilience and unfailing sense of humor will remain in my memory of her. I will never forget her singing the rawhide song in 8th grade when she was supposed to be practicing her cheers. My sympathy to your family for this tremendous loss of a tremendous gift. Teresa Beck Donovan
My cousin, and first childhood friend. We were neighbors for the first 18 years of our lives.I love you Janny Lee.
Tony Guarascio
December 11, 2015
Jean Leonard
December 7, 2015
Jan's been our sister since she married our brother Tom forty years ago. I think she may be the strongest person I've ever known, well next to my Mom who was also amazing. Jan was so much a part of our lives, and for most of our lives...lovely, smart, funny, passionate, caring, loving, talented, giving, and determined...determined to fight and defeat the cancer that ravaged her body, but never her spirit, for so many years. A recent stroke dimmed her light, but we will cherish always the lovely sister we lost. We SO miss you❤...
Denise Powers
December 7, 2015
I am so sorry about Jan. She helped me out many times with advice for Liberty High School, and substituted for me once when there was an emergency. I am forever grateful to her. She was a very courageous lady, who fought for life very hard. I will miss her.
Pattie Shepard-Bishop
December 7, 2015
You will be missed my dear cousin. You'll always be in my heart and not forgotten, I love you.
Pattie Shepard-Bishop
December 7, 2015
I will miss you my dear cousin Jan. Even though we didn't see each other that much you were still in my heart and will be missed. I still go by your parents house a lot and think of all of you. RIP my dear Cousin Janice. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Betsy
December 4, 2015
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December 4, 2015
The Mt. Virgin gals representing at the HNA 40 yr. class reunion!
Jeanni Lopez Thomas
December 3, 2015
Knowing Janice since the first grade from Our Lady of Mt. Virgin parochial school, I must say I admired her from the beginning. She was always so confident, so well prepared, so knowledgable.. She was my go to person all through grade school for any and everything I didn't understand . So patient, so helpful and supportive, so dependable, she was always a sure thing.. Rock solid in confidence and friendship I considered her a lifelong friend from very early in our childhood.
I will miss her caring and supportive friendship and rejoice in knowing that she is enjoying eternal peace and paradise for a life well lived and well loved by many.... RIP my dear childhood friend.❤
Julie Speyer
December 2, 2015
During these past 10 years, I also knew Jan @ work dealing with her many times on the phone or at times in person. She was always so helpful and organized and really took pride in her work! She was an amazing person and strong woman! My condolences to you as her family. I know she is in the heavens, pain free and in GOD's loving care. May you all find peace and comfort during this time. She will be sorely missed!
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
December 1, 2015
Dear Tom and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send you our supportive prayers as Janice enters her eternal happiness. May her new life in God's loving Presence bring great peace to you all.
Ted Rodriquez
November 30, 2015
It''s always hard to see a long time friend leave us.. My sincere condolences to the Leonard family from all of us at Torero's.
Robin Barclay
November 30, 2015
In the 12 years I knew her, Jan was always so willing to share her knowledge, expertise and time with me. Whenever I would call and say, "Hey, can I run this one by you?" she would help. Sometimes 'helping' was making me laugh out loud at the absurdity of the situation, and other times it was her taking the lead in a situation she knew was difficult, so as to save me the angst. She was a lovely, funny, kind and unique person and I SO enjoyed knowing her! I honor and admire the grace and strength she showed during her courageous fight with cancer. God bless you Jan.
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