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Janet Walker Obituary
Janet Lorraine (Brinley) 1930-2013
Janet, 82, passed away at Parkcliffe Community, Friday January 4, 2013.
Born to James R. and Jean A. Brinley in Walbridge, Ohio. Graduated from Maumee High School in 1948. Married the love of her life Stanley G. Walker June 30, 1948. They owned and operated Jan-Stan Interiors from 1948-2000. A family run fabricating workroom for many of the interior decorating and design trades.
As her family grew she began mentoring the Jolly 4-H'ers with her mother and sister, lasting for over 25 years. Through her unselfish generosity she invested time and money in people, by providing a safe-haven in her home she helped those completely unrelated to her continue their education thus paying it forward before it was popular.
She was involved in the Soroptomist Society in the late 70's and early 80's and was involved in the Jeep Management Retirees Association from 1990 to 1999 serving many years as secretary.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; her brother, James Brinley, and her sister, Karen Worster. She is survived by Denise (Tom) Adinaro, Debra (Maury) Remer, Stuart (Lynn) Walker, Jean Gaitten, Sheila Monica (Tim Arite), Krista (David) Luce, Joseph (Mari Teri) Adinaro, Cathi Adinaro, Lynn (Doug) Eshleman, Michelle Ferow, Jennifer Ferow (Jeff Gryzca), Dawn Ferow (Chris Hicks), Megan Ferow (Fred Johnson), Holly Walker, Misty (Michael) Mitra, Cameron Walker (Katie Pzyik), Annelisa Monica, James Gonzalez, Amanda (Tony) Gonzales, Isiah Gonzalez, Angelica Gonzalez (Daniel Pacheco), David Allen (Danielle) Luce, Cynthia (Brad) Wignall, and 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of many other friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43614, Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 2-8 p.m. Rosary recitation at 7 p.m. Final visitation will be on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 2240 Castlewood Dr. Toledo, Ohio 43613, at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Maumee, Ohio located near the Side Cut Park upper entrance on West Wayne.
A special thanks is given to the staff and management of the Parkcliffe Community and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. In lieu of flowers please consider these organizations or one of the donors choice in her name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Walker
Susan Kubiak
January 9, 2013
My prayers are with the entire Walker family. Your Mom, grandma and great-grandma was a wonderful woman. She will be missed.
PAUL LEWIS
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CJT
January 8, 2013
Walker Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Janet,May you be comforted by the God of all comfort and peace.
Mary jo Bicanovsky
January 7, 2013
Thinking of you all at this time, thoughts and prayers with you. Love Jeff and Mary jo
R H
January 7, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your love one, I send you my deepest condolences and may the family keep their fond memories of this special person alive and may the God of all Comfort give you peace and comfort during this time.
January 7, 2013
Ma Walker was my guardian angel here on earth. I was one of the 'kids' she took into her home and for that I am forever grateful. She was patient, kind and giving to all. The Walker family members are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and Hugs!!! Cindy Brodbeck
January 7, 2013
Very sorry for your loss, she will be in our prayers.
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Dave & Sally Wisniewski
January 7, 2013
Debbie, Maury and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann S
January 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this heartbreaking time. My deepest condolences.
January 7, 2013
Janet was a very loving and caring person and will be missed by all her knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. May God Bless.
Ken and Deb, Toledo, OH
Cliff Schall
January 7, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Angie Davis
January 7, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.I will truely miss seeing that sweet face,and loving touch and hugs she give me daily.Cherish the memories of days gone by. Angie (Heartland Hospice Care Giver)
Bobbi Jo Steinmetz
January 7, 2013
Prayers for peace for all as you go through the loss of Aunt Janet. She was such a wonderful person, and always made me laugh!
Dan & Tana Snyder
January 7, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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