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1941
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2014
JANET BAXTER Obituary
Janet Lee Baxter, 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, June 5th of an unexpected brief illness.
Janet was born November 21, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Lois and Bill Bolzell. She married Robert Donald Baxter on July 2, 1960. They renewed their vows June 12, 2005, at Avon United Methodist Church.
Janet was a caregiver and cook to many people throughout her life. She always took care of others before herself. She was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church and also a member of the Golden Girls through her church. She was also a member of the Skagit Valley Art Association. Her hobbies were all different types of arts and crafts such as crocheting, knitting, sewing and painting with water and oil colors.
She is survived by her sons Robert Baxter (Diana) Baxter, Scott Baxter (Raven Baxter) and Martin Baxter (Teresa) Baxter and her daughters Margaret (Midge) Haller (Robert Haller), Connie Hoatland (Terry Hoatland) and Lisa Nazareth (Dave Scherr). Grandchildren are Ryan, Brittney and Kimber Baxter, Ethan Headley, Madison, Mallory and Makenna Hoatland, Joseph, Joshua and Christiana Nazareth and Quinnton, Sawyer and Oliver Baxter and Preston Lyons. She also had 3 great-grandchildren. Her siblings are Sharon Jones, Bill Bolzell (Anita), Nancy Imbleau and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by Robert Donald Baxter, husband of 46 years.
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Memories and Condolences
for JANET BAXTER
Sylvia McClelland Ammons
June 16, 2014
Memories of a very special person come to mind when I think of Janet Bolzell from our school days. Condolences in your loss to all her family.
Teresa Baxter
June 12, 2014
You will be missed and thought of with love. Thank You for accepting us with open arms. It meant everything.
cora myers
June 11, 2014
To my friend.a swift journey to your beloved husband
cora myers
June 11, 2014
Nana,we shared our grandchildren,first and foremost,but somewhere along the way,you became a treasured friend of mine.you were there for my young daughter and grandaughter,when i was hours away.you always were there for our kuds new baby boys,that was our surprise blessing.we sat together and held hands after our kids were married.just a quiet moment between two moms.my grandaughter became yours,and your grandson became mine tbrough unspoken words that never needed to be said.we were secret mom in law facebook messegers too.and ill never forget our shots on tbe porch together after a long day in the kitchen.i always felt so happy knowing my girls had you,when i was so far away.i too will treasure my paintings you did for me.i will miss you with all my heart my friend.you will always be with me through our grandkids.and i will take the torch now,and watch over and love your boys as you did my girls.they will be safe with me.until we meet again,my love to you,and may your journey to your beloved husband be swift as he is waiting to hold your hand and walk together again for eternity.all my love to you,cora myers.
Raven Baxter
June 11, 2014
We love you, & will miss you every day of the year!! We counted on each other for many things, I will miss your advice, & help with my family. Your grandkids are going to miss all of nana's goodies....
Class of 1960
June 10, 2014
From the Class of 1960 at MVHS to Janet's family: we are so very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Faulkner
June 9, 2014
Connie, your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
Diana Baxter
June 9, 2014
Mom, you were the glue in this family. You kept us all together and in your absence we are together again remembering the good and silly times we shared as a united family. You will be missed immensely, but never forgotten. Your legacy of paintings and craft projects are a part of us all. You would get such a charge seeing the smiles as everyone picked out their favoriite Janet Baxter original painting. You were so talented. We will think of you every time we look at your work. Keep painting blue skies and white clouds. We will know you are painting for god and us. Until we meet again. We love you and will forever have you in our hearts
Sue Guiter
June 9, 2014
Praying for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if I can do anything.
Barbara A Hanger
June 9, 2014
Jan will certainly be missed. She was a wonderful Christian friend and I know I will see her again in heaven when I get there.
Michael L. Baxter Sr.
June 9, 2014
Even though I never saw you that Much,I was always thinking of you and family in Washington State! You will be in my heart till the time for me to see you again!Love you, Michael L.Baxter Sr.
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