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.
Dennis & Paula Johnson
06/08/2018
We are so sorry that Janet has left us. What a lovely lady! We send healing and loving thoughts to all the family.
Jan thompson
06/08/2018
Dear Randy. I was very sorry hear about Janet. I enjoyed her very much in the short time I knew her. We miss her at the store! Fondly, Jan thompson
Sue Magnuson
06/07/2018
Randy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope we see you again soon in Estes Park
Sue
Donna an Frank Shavlik
06/07/2018
Dea Randy and Family,
We send you love and blessings as you share your wonderful memories and love for each other in missing your life's companion.
Thanks to you and Janet we have an important new community service in the Estes Valley. It is a great tribute to you both, and we are glad that you shared the founding of the Thrift Shop together. Always, Frank and Donna
Tina Derby Nelson
06/07/2018
Maharry family, I am sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I have seen her but this picture is what I think of - smiling & laughing.
Dorothy Gibbs
06/07/2018
Dear Randy & Family - I'm so very sorry to hear about Janet's death! What a loss to so many of us! She has left a great legacy, in so many ways.
Jesús and Rosa Tapia
06/07/2018
Dr. Maharry we are so sorry about your loss. We will miss her. Blessings for all of you.
Brenda and Dean Spurrier
06/07/2018
Janet was so full of life. She will be missed by many.
Pat Mentzer
06/07/2018
I will miss your smiling face and your laughter. Whenever you were at Windsor, you would always stop by the office to say hi to me. Peace be with you, Janet.
Steve Kaplan
06/07/2018
Randy, I knew your lovely Janet only passingly, mostly through the thrift shop. Even though I usually feel strange in new sourroundings, she made me feel welcome with her smile and friendly manner. I will not forget her kindness. I hope to get to see you soon. I miss you.
Loretta DeNardo and Ted
06/07/2018
Janet's warm smile and generosity will always be remembered....our sincere condolences....
michael bilos
06/06/2018
Hanginthererandy...Janet was so cool!!!
Meissners
06/06/2018
Will try to attend the service this Saturday. So sorry.
Jana Larsen
06/06/2018
Randy - so sorry to hear this sad news...you are in my thoughts. Peace be with you and your family, Jana
Donald Holmes
06/06/2018
Sad to hear of your loss, Randy. She will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with you!