Janet Kay Maharry
June 03, 2018
Janet Maharry of Estes Park, Colorado, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa passed away from breast cancer surrounded by her family on June 3, 2018. Janet Kay Calkin was born October 3, 1942 on a kitchen table just outside Clearfield, Iowa. She was raised on a farm four miles south of Randall Maharry, the man she would eventually marry. They shared life for 56 years. She took classes at the University of Iowa and then began to support Randall as he proceeded through his medical education. She was his rock and he was her guy. In 1975, they moved to Des Moines. She was the bookkeeper for Randall’s dermatology office.
Tennis was her sport and she excelled at it. Church was her second home. Her giving spirit is exemplified in the life of a young sixteen year old girl who now lives in Florida. Thirty-one years ago, Janet gave to her the gift of life, her bone marrow. That spirit was also demonstrated by the not for profit Village Thrift Shop in Estes Park Colorado which she helped found two years ago. In two years, The Shop has donated over one quarter million dollars to her community, Estes Park! Janet’s love of travel took her to 103 countries! Twice climbing Long’s Peak in her beloved Rocky Mountains was also one of the sources of her pride.
She would say that her greatest accomplishment was being “Granny” to Benjamin DeNardo, Haille Petroff (Jarred), Maxwell Maharry, Calla Lloyd, Lance Maharry, Foster Lloyd, Brevin Buster and Sabrina Maharry. She is also survived by her husband, Randall; sister, Ramona Duey (Harvey Howard); sons, Christopher (Laura) and Michael (Shelly); and daughter, Sarah (Marshall Hannum); niece, Linda; and nephew, Craig. Janet was proceeded in death by her father, James “Henry” Calkin and her mother, Eunice Frame Calkin; as well as an infant brother.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines and a service at Windsor United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. on June 9.
In lieu of flowers Janet wished that gifts be given to the Endowment Fund at Windsor United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Susan Thelander
06/16/2018
I will miss her kindness and her wonderful stories. I'll never forget how at the Christmas party one year she wanted an ugly chicken figurine I bought at the Thrift Shop! She loved it. Such a sweet lady, I'm sorry for your loss.
Sunday Meeting Friends
06/12/2018
We will miss hearing about Janet's trips! sorry for your loss.
Dayton and Rosie Olson
Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope to see you soon and have you in our group more. J. Michener
Thinking of you with positive thoughts. We will look forward to your presence here in Estes when yoou can make it.
Marj Dunmire
Phil and Libby Hooper
06/11/2018
So sorry to hear of Janet's death. She was an admirable woman who gave so much to life and those around her. She is missed. Hope to see you soon Randy.
Patti Dreiling
06/11/2018
So very sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She had a zest for life and will miss her smiling face.. Blessings to all
S. Duell
06/11/2018
I am so sorry for your loss.
Joan Van Horn
06/10/2018
Janet was a joy and a blessing to the community of Estes Park, CO. She gave of her time and talent endlessly. She will be greatly missed!!! We share in your loss, Randy and family, and wish you comfort and peace.
Tim & Therese Rolfes
06/10/2018
Dear Chris,
We were sadden to read of your mother's passing In the DM Register. Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
We like to think the photo included in her obituary was taken by you. Not ever having the pleasure of meeting your mom, the photo spoke to our hearts that she was a warm, giving woman with a very infectious smile(just like you).
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim, Therese, Rachel and Grant
Bobbie Riddle
06/10/2018
Dr Maharry and family, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
HARVEY HOWARD
06/09/2018
We will always have good memories of Janet when she and Randall visited us last year in Eugene, Oregon, we had such fun together, Also when Randall drove Janet, Ramona and I to the Osceola train station to see us off last April and Janet waving good bye, we will miss her..Ramona & Harvey
Linda Bensey
06/09/2018
Dear one,
May you and your family and friends there in Iowa feel softly held by the all comforting spirit and know that we are all connected in the light of love, joy and peace. I feel great gratitude for all you and Janet have done for people in Estes Park.
Meribeth Haynes
06/09/2018
Dad (Richard Haynes) and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Marj Dunmire
06/09/2018
Thinking of you with love and more happy days ahead. Will write more on Sunday.
Marj and Sunday meeting group.
Ruth and Stephen Thomson
06/08/2018
Dear Randall,
Ruth and I are so saddened to hear of Janet's passing.
Our long history as couples makes it particularly difficult to take in.
We hope she was comforted as she endured the difficulties that I am sure came towards the end. She was a lady of great faith, and we're sure that faith sustained her.
We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
The Schoening Family
06/08/2018
Dr. Maharry & Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Janet's passing. I recall when we would deliver the hams, we were always greeted with her radiant smile. She had a personality that could light up a room! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Kathy Comito
06/08/2018
Janet will be sorely missed To celebrate her time at St.Judes, I will make a contribution to the Vieux Fort Children's Society . Such wonderful memories of St .Lucia and our friendship with Zoki, Eva, and Mimi