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Janet Marilyn Alderson
11/13/1934 — 11/27/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Abilene, Kansas
Janet Marilyn Alderson
Janet M. Alderson, 69, of Richland, WA went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2003. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Abilene, KS to Daniel and Nelle Kirkpatrick. She brought great joy and happiness to everyone who knew her. She was much loved by her many friends and family as evidenced by the 218 cards she received during her incredibly short battle with cancer.
Jan had many fond memories of her early years in Salina, KS. She was elected class secretary and Homecoming Queen at Salina High in 1951. She was on the school news staff and had a radio program of school activities. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University.
Jan married Bill on Dee 19, 1953, while he was stationed at Smoky Hill AFB in Salina. They moved to Oregon after the birth of their first son, where Bill graduated from the University of Oregon. A daughter and second son were born during those years.
In 1977, Jan and Bill co-founded Distinctive Properties, Inc. real estate in Kennewick, where Jan was the office manager for 18 years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona but her greatest happiness was being with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Meadow Springs CC and had just won the 9 hole net club championship of which she was very proud. Jan was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Richland.
Jan is survived by her husband Bill, 3 weeks short of 50 years. Also, sons and daughters-in law, John and Beth Alderson, Kennewick, Mike and Karis Alderson, Richland, and daughter and son-in-law, Jude and Steve Carlson, Redmond, and many special friends. Her much loved grandchildren are Daniel, Sierra and Becky, Kennewick, Kaitlyn and Ian, Richland, and Cody and Kimberly, Redmond. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Mike and Pat Kirkpatrick, Campbell, CA, and their families, and her sisters-in-law Donna and Mary Helen Alderson, Portland, OR and various cousins, KS.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm at Christ the King on Wednesday December 3. A reception will be held immediately after the service at the Knights of Columbus off of Van Giesen and the By-Pass Highway. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice or Tri-City Cancer Center Foundation.
''You can't hold back the dawn or stop the tides from flowing - or keep a rose from withering, or still a wind that's blowing. Time cannot be halted in its swift and endless flight, for age is sure to follow youth like day comes after night. For He who sets our span of years and watches from above, replaces youth and beauty with Peace and Truth and Love.'' Helen Steiner Rice
Bill & family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan was a real nice person. Trust that she is in a better place. Bix
Dear Bill, Kids and Grandkids,
Jan’s spirit and “classy”
act was with her until the end. No surprise to those of us who were so blessed to have known and loved her. You will find that spirit and gumption carrying you through this ordeal, and there when you most need it when remembering your beautiful Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
She loved you all so much!! We are all better human beings because we knew a beautiful, kind lady named Jan. Thank you all for letting us have a little part of her for ourselves…
Dear Mike, Bill & Jon. I am so very sorry to hear about Jan. It has been a very long time since I have seen any of you, yet we all live right here in this small town. We shared some great memories growing up out at Meadow Springs and I do think of all of you often. Becky & I send our prayers to your family. I hope that our paths will cross again. God Bless. Bear
Bill & Family
We were so sorry to hear about Jan.She always had a smile every time we saw her,she was such a lovely lady.We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you still.
With deepest sympathy,
Norma & John.
I was so sorry to here of the passing of Jan. I will always remember her as one of the nicest people I have ever met. Whenever I saw her there was always a warm smile and a friendly welcome. Jan was a woman that exuded class and although I haven’t seen here often over the past few years I will miss her smiling face. Bill, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you must hurt, but time will heal and the wonderful memories you have of Jan will sustain you. Take care.
We remember when we had an office upstairs in the Corderman Building & Distinctive Properties was down the hall. Janet & Bill were always so friendly.
The name of our business was Air-O Design.
We remember Janet as being so pretty and friendly. We never did become really good friends, but Marion would see her at the Mall & at Albertson’s on Gage Blvd. and we would “chat” for a minute or two. I think the last time Marion chatted with her at Albertson’s was less that two weeks ago and she was her usual friendly self.
The World lost a wonderful person when Janet left this planet.
With prayers,
Marion & Ed Speck
We remember when we had an office upstairs in the Corderman Building & Distinctive Properties was down the hall. Janet & Bill were always so friendly.
The name of our business was Air-O Design.
We remember Janet as being so pretty and friendly. We never did become really good friends, but Marion would see her at the Mall & at Albertson’s on Gage Blvd. and we would “chat” for a minute or two. I think the last time Marion chatted with her at Albertson’s was less that two weeks ago and she was her usual friendly self.
The World has lost a wonderful person when Janet left this planet.
With prayers,
Marion & Ed Speck
Bill, I’m saddened to hear of your loss. Jan was a wonderful person and I remember when I visited friends in Arizona and Jan went walking with us. She will be missed. I know many loving memories will help you through this difficult time.
Always, Maria
So sorry to read about your loss. I thought your Mom was so sweet and beautiful. It was always uplifting to golf with her. My prayers are with you. May you sense God’s comfort during this difficult time. Grace and Peace – Theresa
Mike, Karis, Kaitlyn, & Ian,
Our sincerest sympathies to you in the loss of your mom and grandma; it was much too soon to say good-bye. We will be thinking of you as you work to heal and as you think of the marvelous contributions your mom made to your lives and the community she blessed.
Norm,Debbie,McCade Montgomery Bell
Dear Bill and Family:
We feel truly blessed to have known Jan. The term, “gracious” doesn’t even begin to describe her, but we don’t have a better one. The love and respect she showed her friends was truly remarkable and will be sorely missed. Our sympathies are with you in this very sad time.
Janet & Dave Bryant
Dear Bill and Family, I always thought Jan’s name should have been Joy because she had such a happiness about her. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile, and she will be missed.
Dear Bill & Family,
I’ll always remember how gracious Jan was when I was new to the neighborhood 27 years ago. With her warm smile, she made me feel so welcome! As the years past, I would see her out walking. We would share what’s been happening in our lives. Especially her grandkids! Oh, how she loved them! Such a Special Lady and I feel blessed to have known her!
My prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless
Laura Caddey
Dear Bill and Family, We will miss her smile, her style and her grace as you will. But will always feel blessed that this beautiful angel was a part of our lives. Thank you for sharing this Angel of Joy with us. Love to all,
Bucky and Bonnie
Dear Bill,Mike, and Jon: We just received the news of the loss of one of our lifelong favorites.Your family has always been special in our hearts and we will always remember the many fun and exciting times we had with our next door neighbors.You are all in our prayers and our hearts at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers extend to all of the family on the loss of Jan. May God Bless You and guide you during this time of bereavement.
Bill & family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan was a real nice person. Trust that she is in a better place. Bix
Dear Bill, Kids and Grandkids,
Jan’s spirit and “classy”
act was with her until the end. No surprise to those of us who were so blessed to have known and loved her. You will find that spirit and gumption carrying you through this ordeal, and there when you most need it when remembering your beautiful Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
She loved you all so much!! We are all better human beings because we knew a beautiful, kind lady named Jan. Thank you all for letting us have a little part of her for ourselves…
Dear Mike, Bill & Jon. I am so very sorry to hear about Jan. It has been a very long time since I have seen any of you, yet we all live right here in this small town. We shared some great memories growing up out at Meadow Springs and I do think of all of you often. Becky & I send our prayers to your family. I hope that our paths will cross again. God Bless. Bear
Bill & Family
We were so sorry to hear about Jan.She always had a smile every time we saw her,she was such a lovely lady.We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you still.
With deepest sympathy,
Norma & John.
I was so sorry to here of the passing of Jan. I will always remember her as one of the nicest people I have ever met. Whenever I saw her there was always a warm smile and a friendly welcome. Jan was a woman that exuded class and although I haven’t seen here often over the past few years I will miss her smiling face. Bill, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you must hurt, but time will heal and the wonderful memories you have of Jan will sustain you. Take care.
We remember when we had an office upstairs in the Corderman Building & Distinctive Properties was down the hall. Janet & Bill were always so friendly.
The name of our business was Air-O Design.
We remember Janet as being so pretty and friendly. We never did become really good friends, but Marion would see her at the Mall & at Albertson’s on Gage Blvd. and we would “chat” for a minute or two. I think the last time Marion chatted with her at Albertson’s was less that two weeks ago and she was her usual friendly self.
The World lost a wonderful person when Janet left this planet.
With prayers,
Marion & Ed Speck
We remember when we had an office upstairs in the Corderman Building & Distinctive Properties was down the hall. Janet & Bill were always so friendly.
The name of our business was Air-O Design.
We remember Janet as being so pretty and friendly. We never did become really good friends, but Marion would see her at the Mall & at Albertson’s on Gage Blvd. and we would “chat” for a minute or two. I think the last time Marion chatted with her at Albertson’s was less that two weeks ago and she was her usual friendly self.
The World has lost a wonderful person when Janet left this planet.
With prayers,
Marion & Ed Speck
Bill, I’m saddened to hear of your loss. Jan was a wonderful person and I remember when I visited friends in Arizona and Jan went walking with us. She will be missed. I know many loving memories will help you through this difficult time.
Always, Maria
So sorry to read about your loss. I thought your Mom was so sweet and beautiful. It was always uplifting to golf with her. My prayers are with you. May you sense God’s comfort during this difficult time. Grace and Peace – Theresa
Mike, Karis, Kaitlyn, & Ian,
Our sincerest sympathies to you in the loss of your mom and grandma; it was much too soon to say good-bye. We will be thinking of you as you work to heal and as you think of the marvelous contributions your mom made to your lives and the community she blessed.
Norm,Debbie,McCade Montgomery Bell
Dear Bill and Family:
We feel truly blessed to have known Jan. The term, “gracious” doesn’t even begin to describe her, but we don’t have a better one. The love and respect she showed her friends was truly remarkable and will be sorely missed. Our sympathies are with you in this very sad time.
Janet & Dave Bryant
Dear Bill and Family, I always thought Jan’s name should have been Joy because she had such a happiness about her. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile, and she will be missed.
Dear Bill & Family,
I’ll always remember how gracious Jan was when I was new to the neighborhood 27 years ago. With her warm smile, she made me feel so welcome! As the years past, I would see her out walking. We would share what’s been happening in our lives. Especially her grandkids! Oh, how she loved them! Such a Special Lady and I feel blessed to have known her!
My prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless
Laura Caddey
Dear Bill and Family, We will miss her smile, her style and her grace as you will. But will always feel blessed that this beautiful angel was a part of our lives. Thank you for sharing this Angel of Joy with us. Love to all,
Bucky and Bonnie
Dear Bill,Mike, and Jon: We just received the news of the loss of one of our lifelong favorites.Your family has always been special in our hearts and we will always remember the many fun and exciting times we had with our next door neighbors.You are all in our prayers and our hearts at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers extend to all of the family on the loss of Jan. May God Bless You and guide you during this time of bereavement.
Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Remember, death is only hard on the survivors. Jan is in heaven enjoying her place at the right hand of God.
Take care. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Lin and John Damrell
Bill and family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a beautiful woman. Jan will be missed by all of us at MSCC. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this holiday season.
Bill, John, Beth, Jude, Steve, Mike and Karis,
Jan will be deeply missed. There has never been anyone put on this earth that was more positive, cheerful and upbeat than your wife and mother. She touched our lives and so many others. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards,
John and Carlye
Bill,
We are very sad to know that Jan has lost her fight with cancer. The picture in the newspaper shows her as she looked when we spent time with you folks and is exactly how we will always think of her. Our prayers are with you and your family and friends.
Mike and Lois Lyon
I will always remember that Jan was so kind and sincere. She always put the other person ahead of herself. Her concern for others was truly outstanding. She always had a smile, a good word, and a hug. I will miss her so much at our nine-hole ladies’ group. It won’t be the same without her.
Dear Bill and family, You know better than anyone what a truly lovely lady that Jan was. She was everyone’s friend, and those who knew her were blessed by her. I can’t remember when we met, but I’m sure it was golf related a long time ago. She has a special place now and I’m sure she’ll be smiling with the angels! Please know that you have our prayers and concern. Helen & Corky Bonham
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Janet Marilyn Alderson