Janice Marie ST. MARTIN

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Janice ST. MARTIN Obituary

Name: Visitation for Janice Marie ST. MARTIN
Start: 2016-08-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-03T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel

Age 76 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 28, 2016. Graduate of Our Lady of Peace H.S. ('58) and the College of St. Catherine ('62). She was a registered nurse at St. Paul Children's Hospital. Her caring and generous nature was reflected through a lifetime of volunteering. She enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends. Her love and support of her late husband, Vic, her children and grandchildren was unconditional. Survived by sons, Marc (Cindy), Timothy, Michael (Pam) and Patrick (Nicole); grandchildren, Taylor, Matt, Gavin, Madden, Alex, Travis and Gabby; Siblings, Carol Sobota, Mark Sobota, Marion (Dan) St. Martin and Ann (Matt) Harrison. She is also survived by many other loving relatives, nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 3 at the CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, 51 West 7th Street, St. Paul. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave. 4-8 PM Tuesday and at church 1 hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Church of the Assumption or Our Lady of Peace Hospice.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jul. 31, 2016.

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Bob & Karyn Rassel

August 9, 2016

Condolences to St. Martin family!!! Just got back from vacation and hear the sad news. Will miss my long time neighbor!!!!

Shelly Rassel Everett

August 8, 2016

My condolences to the entire St. Martin family. I just learned of Jan's passing today. I will keep you all in my prayers.

August 2, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Praying for peace & comfort for each of you.
- Brenda Applegate

Mark Thompson

August 1, 2016

I am Mark Thompson and one of my former students (Mai Bao Vang) just called to tell me that Jan St. Martin had died. I am so sad. She was a great lady and had a big impact on my life and on the life of my students.

It was in 2004 or 2005 when Jan came to Como Park Elementary School and wanted to volunteer with our brand new Hmong students. She was assigned to my class and faithfully came to help at least twice a week. She had a gift of connecting to kids and she was able to communicate with these kids, many of whom could speak hardly any English. She especially connected with the Vang family and adopted this family as one that she could help the most. The Vang family had come from Thailand in 2004 and needed much help. Dad was afflicted with some medical problems and required hospitalization and home care. Jan, with her nursing background, was able to give advice and was careful to watch over his condition and encourage him to get treatment when necessary. Jan was there with gifts at every birthday, at Christmas and at other special times. She helped the family financially and always was there to buy school supplies at the beginning of every school year. And she continued to reach out to the Vang family. Mai Bao Vang told me today how proud Jan was of her recent college graduation.

Jan stopped volunteering at Como in 2007 or so but I stayed in touch with her through the Vang family and also because she volunteered at Lyngblomsten, where my mother was a resident. It was always good to see her. She was so positive and so caring. What an inspiration!

In the summer of 2005 she nominated me for the Star Teacher of the Year award sponsored by the US Department of Education and I was blessed to have been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year. What a difference that made in my life! It was a great honor and I was so appreciative for Jan nominating me and for helping me achieve what I did.

We have indeed lost a saint! She will be missed and remembered. I have a sad heart today and hope that the family has some consolation knowing the impact Jan has made on so many lives.

Mark Thompson, Wales, WI

Bridget Holmen

August 1, 2016

Our love and prayers are with all those mourning this loss. Aunt Jan has cared for many people in her life and now she is being cared for by Our Lord. Love, Bridget

Jerrie Bachrodt

July 31, 2016

I worked at St.Jos and Children" Hosp .With Jan . I remember her sweet demeanor and gentleness ,she was interested in life and Contributed in very positive ways

July 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathies and loving thoughts go out to Jan's family. She was a caring and competent 1958 classmate at Our Lady of Peace High School, enjoyed by all who knew her. May she Rest In Peace.

Amy Hastings

July 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With loving peace,
Amy Hastings and family

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