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1955
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2008
Janet Merrill Obituary
Janet Ann Merrill passed away after a sudden illness on Oct. 8, 2008, in Colorado Springs surrounded by many devoted family and friends.
She was born May 14, 1955, in Dearborn, Mich., to Louis and Julia Kreuger.
Janet had just moved to Colorado in September for a better life for her and her four younger daughters. Her latest passion was her brand-new home and making it all she had ever dreamed it would be. She was just as passionate about doting on her grandchildren Ethan and Paige. Janet was happiest when her home was full of family, friends and children of friends. Janet had an in-home day care facility for more than 20 years. Through all those years so many babies and children touched her heart and made her smile. She even took guardianship of two friends of her daughters when they needed a place to live. When she put her home in Simi Valley up for sale she wanted to make sure someone with children bought it because that home was always filled with kids whether they were neighborhood kids, family kids, friends of friends, whomever. Her door was always open.
Janet's favorite hobby was shopping for gifts for others for every birthday and holiday. Her other favorite hobby was cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers no matter how they were playing.
If you asked a room full of our closest friends how to describe her in one word, they would say "Mom."
Janet was preceded in death by her mother and father, Julia and Louis Kreuger, and her nephew and godson, Rob Filkins.
Janet is survived by her husband, Donald Merrill; her daughters, Misty Antonio (husband Mark) of Simi Valley, Tara, Ashley, Lauren and Hailey Merrill of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Ethan and Paige Antonio; sisters, Wendy Basgall of Las Vegas, Debra Kreuger; Tracy Cortrite (husband Kevin), Dawne Brewer (husband Jim Brewer), and brother Brian Kreuger, all of Simi Valley, and numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Jennifer Lang
October 13, 2008
May the beautiful memories you have of the good times you shared help to bring you comfort during this sad time. You are all in my heart.
Marcie Kraft
October 13, 2008
May your happiest memories of Janet help carry you through the difficult days ahead. Her smile, her laugh, her visits to Valentinos .... this is how I will remember her, and I will smile when I do. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
With Condolences,
Jen and Taylor
October 13, 2008
Merrill Family,
Taylor and i are thining of you all.. Taylor still talks about Janet everyday, she is a great person. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JODY GORDON
October 12, 2008
JANET WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. I HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HER IN MY LIFE. SHE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH ,,,,, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HANDS ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU JANNIE
Josie Muñoz
October 12, 2008
As we journey in life each moment we have shared with friends become a part of life's most pleasant & precious times, sharing those moments with special people are memoriable to me and will always be a special time. Janet was a special person in my life and will always be rememered and will hold dearly in my heart. God Bless you Janet.
May God's Blessings keep you strong and comfort you in this time of sadness, and know our prayers are with you.
Warm sunny sun,
Shine kindly here,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light,
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
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