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Janet Frye Obituary

Name: Memorial Mass for Janet Frye
Start: 2017-08-26T20:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church

Janet Motzer Frye

May 2, 1944 - August 13, 2017

Janet Motzer Frye died unexpectedly on August 13, 2017 with her family by her side. Jan was born and raised in San Francisco where she attended Notre Dame des Victoires and Lincoln High School. She met her husband John at UC Davis where she graduated in 1966. Jan was a teacher at Hillsdale High School and Crocker Middle School. She taught dance aerobics at the Peninsula Family YMCA for 40 years where she made many lifelong and dear friends. She adored her 3 grandchildren and loved being a grandma. Jan and John just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by vacationing with their family in Oahu.

Jan is survived by husband John; 2 daughters: Jenelle Graville (Terry Sullivan, Jr.) & Jane Frye (Wyatt Nordberg); grandchildren: Connor Graville, Brendan Graville & Kendra Foster; sisters Nancy Batmale & June Motzer; and many nieces & nephews.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA. Reception to follow at Mistral Restaurant in Redwood Shores. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Peninsula Family YMCA of San Mateo in memory of Jan Frye.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Frye

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10 Entries

Martha von Esmarch

August 7, 2020

Jan and I became such good friends while choreographing and teaching Dance Fitness at the Y, that my younger daughter called her "Jan Mommy". Jan was gracious and lovely, talented in everything she did. I always enjoyed her company, her humor, and her charm. I wish you all peace and know that you have many loving memories of that extraordinary woman.

Bob Moore

August 31, 2017

I have such wonderful memories of Janet from our Lincoln High School days. She was one of my best friends during those days. We will all miss her ever so much. I want to express my sympathy to John and the rest of Janet's family. She will never be left behind in my memory. Bob Moore

Lori Fredericksen

August 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss. She was a great woman. Hope to reconnect with you Jane. I'm here if you need me, Lori (Perino) Fredericksen (650)773-1280.

Julie Molloy

August 25, 2017

I'm so sad and shocked to hear this about Jan! She was just a sweet classy lady! I'm thinking about all of you! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!❤

Jeanne Kelly

August 25, 2017

To the dear family of Jan Jan will be so sadly missed by so many. I attended so many of Jan's classes at the YMCA for many years and also ate our Wednesday get together lunch for over 20 years. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry and sad for her passing. May her soul Rest In Peace. Jeanne and John Kelly.

August 23, 2017

As one of Janet's NDV classmates, I was saddened to learn of her passing. Seeing her at reunions and talking about the events in our childhoods was always filled with happy memories of our growing up.

My condolences to her family and friends.

Deanna Paoli Gumina
Class of 1952

August 20, 2017

We are in shock, as I suppose you all must be. Jan was my dearest friend for many years -- so lovely, loving, gracious and graceful. We send much love to the family, along with most heartfelt condolences.
Bill and Martha von Esmarch

Pierre & Saras BERNARD

August 20, 2017

We received the news of Janet's passing with deep sorrow.
Janet ma Cousine d'Amérique , Her grand mother Alice and my grand father Marius were cousins and good friends in 1905 in San Francisco. The Motzer family kept in touch corresponding and visiting France in the 50's. In 1979 Saras and I met Alice Motzer, Janet and the Frye family in San Francisco. We were received by Janet and John with such warmth as though we had known each other for ever. Janet even mentioned she would have loved to have had us as neighbours. We had the great pleasure to meet up with the Motzer and Frye family in France in 1987 at the Pelerinage en Champsaur rediscover your roots. What a wonderful fun time we had and unforgettable moments. We will remember Janet as an elegant, warm, full of joy lovely person. Dearest Janet the memories of you will always remain in our hearts.
To John and all the Family, our sincere condolences.
Pierre & Saras BERNARD
France

Walt & Barbara Zimmer

August 17, 2017

Dear John, Jenelle and Jane,
Barbara and I are so devastated by the passing of Jan. We cry with you and wonder why? Unfortunately, we have been down that path.
To us, Jan was a person of sweet character. You picked the perfect picture to express her sweetness. She was the kind of lady you could spend a vacation with and never get tired of her smile or laughter and just want to spend a little more time. Ours days in Mexico together are all the more cherished now.
We wish there were words we could recite to ease your pain. I don't think there are any. But, we do know this she is in a better place today. We'll see that smile again and she will welcome us home. Blessings,
Walt & Barbara Zimmer

Paulette Schmidt

August 17, 2017

I'm in Complete shock and Devistated by this News I don't even know what to say, I've worked with Jan for 25 years at the YMCA and she was a Sweet and Kind lady and such an Inspiration to Everyone, I will Miss her so Much :( I Love You Jan-May you RIP XOXO

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