Janet Staatz Mortensen's Obituary
Janet S. Mortensen Jan is at peace. Her life and Faith are the causes. Sumner, Daffodil Princess, and WSU were early milestones. Meeting Bob on Waikiki Beach in 1955 led to a name change, and after 58 years of marriage her positive impact on others remains as potent as ever. While raising 3 children she became involved in Education, leading to a teaching career in Special Education. In retirement Hospice Volunteering became a natural outlet for her continued giving to others. Flower gardening and arranging qualified as genuine passions at their Henderson Inlet home. She eschewed the deserved label "Gourmet cook" from family and friends but was comfortable with Bob's "Queen of leftovers" sobriquet. The patterns in her life's journey were consistent and inspiring. Jan was last in line of the Stan and Connie Staatz family from Sumner, being pre-deceased by her brothers, Wally and Bill. Immediate family survivors are husband, Bob, sons Paul, Bill and families and daughter, Nancy. A funeral Mass and reception will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacey, WA, on Thursday May 22, 10:30am, and her ashes will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma, WA. Remembrances in her name may be directed to Providence SoundHomeCare & Hospice or a charity of your choice .
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