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Janice Kivel Obituary
Janice is survived by her 3 children, Karen Kivel, Sheri Kleiman & Bob Kivel (Carol). She had 7 grandchildren, Sean Kivel, Ben Kleiman (Paul), Michelle Ferreira (Shane), Kimberly Weberg (Dan), Beth Bates (Peter), Leslie Conzemius (Paul), Ali Gustafson (Will), and 7 great-grandchildren, Gus, Caylie, Parker, Elle, Mila, Liette and Philip.
Janice's family and friends were most important to her. She always welcomed people with her warm smile. She was devoted to her family and took such joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved holidays when her family was all together.
Janice was classy, humble, gracious and had the most generous spirit. She enjoyed talking to people and was genuinely interested in what they were doing, their interests and their perspectives. She volunteered over 50 years teaching English to people from all over the world and still kept in touch with many of them.
Janice loved desert wildlife and birds, especially quail and hummingbirds, She loved the desert rain and Tucson sunsets. Janice was truly beautiful inside and out and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Youth On Their Own or Literacy Connects.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Janice Kivel
6 Entries
Rebecca Carlton
July 2, 2023
Dear Sheri and family,
I want to share my condolences on the passing of your mom. To the wonder of her memory in each of you.
Rebecca carlton
Linda (Castro) Spencer
June 29, 2023
I only have the most wonderful memories of meeting and knowing your mom and dad as us kids competed in tennis under Sue Clark at Tucson High and at tournaments. I always felt their support and kindness during those days and how it touched me but it was their smiles that I will remember most. Thank you Karen, Sheri and Bobby for sharing them both with me. It meant a lot.
Billie Kozolchyk
June 28, 2023
I am so sad to learn of Janice's death. No question that all who knew her will agree with the descriptions of her humanity in her obituary. Hers was a life beautifully lived.
Kharmyn Guzman
June 26, 2023
Bobby & Family:
Deepest condolences on your loss. May her memories bring you peace.
Kharmyn Cousins
Joyce
June 23, 2023
I will miss my dear friend of so many years since I was a small child. Janice always had good advice, a wonderful smile, great understanding. She was such a good example of a close family who enjoyed being together. Joyce (& Bill) Becker
George Rutter
June 23, 2023
Such a wonderful family. I was fortunate to have been offered my first summer job at Korbys clothing store in Rancho Center by Al and Janice. Our family lived in the same neighborhood in the El Con area and was welcomed by the Kivel family. Mrs Kivel always had a kind word for us and anyone she came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and I know that her kindness and legacy will go on forever.
LtCol George Rutter (ret)
Franklin Michigan
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