Janet Lawrence
April 09, 2014
Janet Lawrence, 68, was born April 13, 1945, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Elaine Lawrence. She passed away April 9, 2014.
Janet worked for Marriott Hotels for 23 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the American Legion in Highland Park and The Mercy Guild. Janet enjoyed gardening, playing the organ, flowers, watching basketball and football, helping people, her little dog, Joey, and especially spending time with her family.
Janet is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert (Beery); sisters, JoAnn (Don) Smith and Judy (Tom) Woods; grandchildren, James Weichman Jr. and Sarah Weichman (Brandon); great-granddaughter, McKenzie; her dog, Joey. She was preceded in death by her son, James Weichman, Sr; and her parents, Bert and Elaine Lawrence.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Monday from 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Janet.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michelle j. King
04/19/2014
To all of Janet's family and friends I will miss Janet very much!! We talked on the phone almost every week. I loved Janet and I will miss being able to talk with her!! My prayers go out to Robert and all of her family and friends!!!
Mary McCracken
04/17/2014
Our hearts and prayers are with your family. We loved to see Janet come in to our Bank. She was a Beautiful person with a wonderful smile. We will miss her and warm welcome every time she came in.
The Bankers Trust Friends
Karen Peterson
04/16/2014
Our hearts are so sad for the loss of my cousin, Janet. We wish we could take away the loss that Robert, JoAnn, Don, Judy, & Tom and family are feeling. We send you all a big hug. Wish that would make it better.
We were so blessed to have Janet in our lives. She had an infectious smile & eyes that sparkled when she told a story or shared events in her life. She gave us a very precious gift - her time. She always remembered our birthdays, & would sometimes call just to say hi or make us laugh with a joke. She made us feel loved. That love will be in our hearts forever! We will miss her!
Sending lots of love & hugs to all of you.
Love
Karen & Tim
Aunt Doris Levine & Max
04/15/2014
Dear Robert...I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have many wonderful memories of your years spent with Janet. I still remember when the two of you and others came to visit us in Omaha back in 1987.
You are in my prayers. I hope all your memories will help you though the days to come.
Suzie Daggett
04/14/2014
To Robert and the rest of the family, I am sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to you at this difficult time. I only met Janet once (through Scott Christen) and she had a bubbly personality, sweet and full of life. May she rest in peace and forever be your angel watching over you. God Bless.
Mike Whitcomb
04/13/2014
Judy....Stacy and I were sadden when Tom informed us of your loss. We had only known Janet a little, but know she will be greatly missed. God bless to you Judy, and your family.
Pam Storey
04/12/2014
Janet, You will be missed by everyone who knew you..You were the sweetest, most caring person I have ever met.. I feel so blessed to have called you my friend..God Bless
Craig Cook
04/12/2014
Beloved Janet I have such fond and joyful memories of those days when you would come and visit us on the farm. I am happy we got to talk for over an hour recently and I know in my heart that God and all of the Ascended Hosts are taking very good care of you and Jimmy. Until we meet again may the Miracle of the Christ be with you always, and may the Miracle of the Mother's love be with you for Eternity.
John and Trudy Hodson
04/12/2014
With fond memories of our friendship as young teen couples, we express our deepest sympathy for the passing of Janet. Knowing that you have recently suffered a loss as difficult as this, our prayers go out to you. May she rest in peace.
Kimber Conklin
04/11/2014
Robert, Judy and Family, Knowing Janet for these many years has been a great blessing. I will always remember her great smile and her joy for life when I think of her. The cat she gave me is still around as a reminder of her. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you in this time of grief until you come through to the other side and can be joyful that Janet is at home with the Father and Son.
Jon Paul
04/11/2014
Dear Aunt Janet:
"Pure love, baby its pure love, milk and honey and Captin Krunch and you in the morning..." I can remember driving around Des Moines with Ronnie Milsap and countless other great country songs as you and I ran all over. You were one of my best friends growing up - taking me to great dinners at the hotel, eating corn dogs at the Iowa State Fair before going to two different Alabama concerts. I will never forget either driving you down to Mexico when you were staying with me in California - we had so much fun. You got me through some tough times as I hope I did you too. I am so glad to have your last message with me to keep always and our fun and great times will be all I remember until we meet again. I know you and Grandma and Grandpa and Jim will have a big birthday bash this weekend. Love to you always, Jon, Susie, Lexie and Zoe
JoAnn Lawrence Smith
04/11/2014
My dear sister...I remember all our great times together making mud pies, riding our bikes all over the neighborhood, playing in our store Dad made for us and so many more fun times together. Most of all our everyday talking on the phone. I am glad you are at peace with God and in a beautiful place with all our family and friends. Love you, Janet, thanks for being my big sister.
Scott Christen
04/10/2014
My heart gose out to the family and friends of Janet during this time of sadness. You will be missed greatly by all who came in contact with you. Also you will always be like a mother to me. We have had a lot of great times together I will miss those greatly. Janet had a great big heart and lots of love to give to each and every person who saw her or met her. She impacted a lot of lives over the years. She is now at peace with the great lord Jesus. Once again you will be missed by all who came in contact with you. RIP Janet Lawerence GO CYCLONES!! GO IOWA STATE!! RIP JANET LAWERENCE!!!
Connie Capehart
04/10/2014
Robert
Joan Judy and the rest of the family,
My heart goes out to all of you during this sadness. My friend Janet will be missed by all who knew her.
I will miss our long talks about current events and dear old East high. She is now at peace and in the arms of Jesus and all the family who
were waiting for her at the gates of heaven. Love to all of you.