Janice Jo (Haynes) Maxwell (1938 - 2015)

Died 29 Mar 2015 at age 77 in Renton, Washington, United States

Biography

Obituary

Janice Jo Maxwell (Haynes), age 77, first baby of the year born in Lewiston, Jan. 1, 1938, passed away peacefully March 29, 2015, at her home in Renton, Wash., surrounded by her family.

Janice was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 42 years, Joe; and her parents, Lester and LaVerne Haynes of Clarkston.

She is survived by her brother, Richard Haynes (Vernie); her five children, Debbie (Rick) Tangen, Chris (Mercy) Maxwell, Terry (Ruth) Maxwell, Kathy (Rob) Manning and Cyndee Hess. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Matt, Cy, Shelby, Jasmine, Jessica, Mallory, Marlie, Jocelyn and Ryan; and great-grandchildren Padraig, Mackenzie and Hunter.

Janice loved being a mom, grandma and great-grandma and devoted much of her life to her family. She was the glue that held them together. She was kind-spirited and had many deep friendships that she cherished. She also loved her cocker spaniel, Sandy. She enjoyed tending to her rose garden and entered many roses into competitions with her husband, Joe and her mother, LaVerne. Janice (and Joe) both enjoyed watching and coaching their kids' and grandkids' sporting and special events. Other hobbies included listening to live music, dancing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles halls, watching Mariners games, taking annual trips to Lewiston to watch the NAIA college baseball World Series and visiting family and friends. She also enjoyed watching the Seahawks, Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks football, camping with friend Kenny and her family, shopping - especially finding good deals - jewelry making with family and friends, darts, casinos and bowling. Janice was always known for having her camera on hand and taking pictures of every adventure she was on, and her ready smile. Janice was the only female newspaper carrier for the Lewiston Morning Tribune in 1952.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Renton Christian Center, 16640 S.E. Old Petrovitsky Road, Renton, Wash., followed by lunch and then a 2 p.m. graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, 350 Monroe Ave. N.E., Renton, Wash.

In celebration of Janice's life and vibrant style, feel free to wear bright colors, casual or traditional attire. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ http://lmtribune.com/obituaries/janice-jo-maxwell/article_320bba6f-0b9b-5fea-8fe4-c6289209417b.html