Janice Marlene (Willard) Wilson (1938-2016)
WILSON, WILLARD, MCMILLEN, BERRY, SASS, NELSON
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 9/3/2016 at 18:35:07
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
Janice Marlene Wilson was born on September 15, 1938 to Lewis Harold and Fannie Lucille (Bowers) Willard in Iowa City Iowa. She grew up in Hopkinton and was involved with the high school chorus and a quartet of other girls who sang for town and school events. After graduating from Hopkinton High School in 1957, she continued her education at the Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids where she received her degree in cosmetology.
Janice met her beloved husband of 58 years, Roger Wilson from Buck Creek, Iowa, and they were married on January 26, 1958. Janice and Roger and their children moved to Slater in 1961. Janice was an active member of the Slater United Methodist Church, singing in the choir and serving as the secretary of the United Methodist Women's Group.
Janice and Roger owned and operated the Dairy Queen in Polk City from 1972 until 1987. She then continued working at the Iowa Department of Transportation for 15 years, retiring in 2002 to spend time with her husband.
Janice left this earthly life on August 24, 2016 at the Story County Medical Center in Nevada at 77 years of age.
Janice is survived by her children, Diann (Gary) McMillen of Granger, Stuart Wilson of Boone and Steven (Laura) Wilson of North Mankato, Minn.; her grandchildren, Jordyn Berry of Cedar Rapids and Jeramy McMillen of Des Moines; her sisters, LaVonne Sass of Shellsburg and Marjorie (Bob) Nelson of Manchester; her brother, Richard (Betty) Willard of Spring, Texas; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger; and many close friends.
Funeral Service
AUG 27. 11:00 AM
Slater United Methodist Church
401 Story St.
Slater, IA, US, 50244Graveside Service
AUG 27. 11:45 AM
Slater City Cemetery
1200 Linn St.
Slater, IA, US, 50244
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