Janet Ruth Sangster (2019)

SANGSTER

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:04:36

Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Page 5A, Column 3

Janet Sangster passed away on Nov. 22, 2019, at the age of 89 years.

A native of Winterset, Iowa, Janet graduated from Winterset High School in 1948 and attended the University of Iowa, where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics.

In 1954, she married Tommy Roe Sangster. After living in California and Denver they settled in Golden, Colo., to raise a family.

Janet was busy with her family and involved as a volunteer of numerous organizations over the years. She was involved with testing hearing of infants at Lutheran Hospital. Her Delta Gamma alumni chapter philanthropy was with the Anchor Center for Blind Children and she did many activities to raise money for the school. She also volunteered at La Cache, a consignment store for Children’s Hospital, for over 25 years. She was active in PTA and in her children’s school activities.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Tommy Roe Sangster; sons, John Scott (Kathy) and Tommy Roe Sangster, Jr (Mary); daughter, Karen Ellen; and two grandchildren, Haley and Reid Sangster.

A celebration of Janet’s life was held Monday, Dec. 9, at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church (2035 Ellis St., Golden, Colo.), with Reverend Michele Kaminsky officiating. Interment was at Fort Logan National Cemetery (4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, Colo.).

Memorial donations in memory of Janet can be made to Anchor Center for Blind Children (2550 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238).

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