Janis Catron

Janis Catron, 72, lost her courageous battle with cancer at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on Thursday, January 10, 2008 surrounded by the loving presence of her children.
Janis grew up in Des Moines and attended North and Tech High Schools. In 1958, she married Larry Joseph Catron. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful children, (Randy, John, Greg, and Paulette).
Janis had a great love for gardening and also enjoyed shopping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite vacation destination was Santa Fe, New Mexico, which spurred her love for Native American art and jewelry. She also had a special talent for interior decorating and her ideas about design were often sought by her family and friends. Janis was also a dog lover and had a special affection for Yorkies.
Janis will always be remembered by her family and friends for her intelligence, kindness, and wit. She was affectionately named, “Little Mama,” “Mammacita,” “Mamma Bear,” and “Nana” by her family.
Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew S. and Pauline (Horner) Regis, and her husband, Larry. She is survived by her four children, sons, Randy (Terri), John, Greg (Rhonda), and daughter, Paulette (Doug); four grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, Cristina, and Kelsey, and two brothers, Andy Jr. of New York and Dick of Minnesota.
The family will receive friends at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, from 4-7 PM Sunday, January 13, 2008. Private funeral services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Animal Rescue League or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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