Janice Diane Schwab was born on January 8, 1941, in Wallace, Idaho. At a very young age, her family relocated to Spokane, Washington, where she attended Rogers High School. She went on to further her education at Washington State University, pursuing a career in teaching. It was at WSU that she met her late husband, Michael Robert Schwab.

Janice and Michael were married on November 23, 1962, at the Lutheran Church in Spokane that Janice attended while growing up. They later made the Tri-Cities their home. After several years of teaching, Janice chose to stay home to raise their two children. She later entered the field of data entry, beginning a long and successful career at Battelle, where she retired as a computer scientist.

In her younger years, Janice was active in the League of Women Voters. Above all, she treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren. She will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

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Survived By

Son:

Steve Schwab

Grandchildren:

Miles Schwab

Jesse Schwab

Kala Schwab

Alisia Schwab

Adriana Sanchez Schwab

Great-Grandchildren:

Lorenzo Schwab

Amelia Carrillo

Robert Carrillo

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Preceded in Death By

Husband: Michael Schwab

Daughter: Amanda Schwab

Brother: James Ostby

Mother: Catherine Ostby

Father: Marven Ostby

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In Lieu of Flowers

In honor of Janice’s love for children, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the church’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fund.

Online Donations:

Visit www.thegardentri-cities.com

• Click the menu in the top left corner

• Select Give → Give Online

• Choose Scholarships/Camps

• Memo line: Jan Schwab – Kids Summer Camp

Mailing Address:

The Garden

6811 W. Okanagan Pl. Kennewick, WA 99336

Services are postponed until further notice.