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1925 - 2012
 Janet Helen Walston, age 86 of Greenville and Thompsonville, Michigan, died late Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her home in Greenville, with her husband at her side, after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was born August 30, 1925 in Greenville, the daughter of Bert and Lovina (Eckert) Bauman. On September 24, 1946, she married Donald M. Walston in Underhill Center, Vermont. She was a longtime employee of the former Commercial State Savings Bank in Greenville, retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish and a former member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville. She served on the Saint Martin Guild and the Altar Society. Janet was a Girl Scout leader and a skilled gardener who loved tending to her flowers. She loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed cross country, downhill, and water skiing. She and Don enjoyed many ski trips out west. She was a member of the Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol, and was named Outstanding Auxiliary Patroller by the National Ski Patrol. Janet also liked to play golf and go mountain biking with her husband. When Janet was not enjoying the outdoors she loved to relax with a good book. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Don; children, D. Michael Walston of Burlington, VT, Nancy (David) Gold of Lake Odessa, and Patricia L. Lacy of Scranton, PA; grandchildren, Darla Gold of Portland, Janna (Aaron) Slisher of Portland, Michael (Michelle) Adams of Greenville, and Kaile (Dan) Markee of Gowen; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Bauman of Clare. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Stanley Bauman, Irene Varney, Dorothy Forton, Daniel Bauman, Earl Bauman, and Thomas Bauman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, March 16, 2012 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville, with Rev. Michael F. Cilibraise as celebrant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30. Private interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Charles Catholic Church or the Portland District Library.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Brenda Decker Dowker
Tuesday March 20, 2012 at
7:44 PM
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Don sorry to hear about Janet. I enjoyed our times together at the hospital events when you and I worked together. God bless you and your family.
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Rick Patnoude
Wednesday March 14, 2012 at
8:57 AM
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Darla, I was sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. Please express my condolences to your mom and dad. Theresa and I will add your family to our prayers.
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Dan Starr
Wednesday March 14, 2012 at
7:44 AM
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Darla, I am soory to here of your Grandmothers passing, We will keep you and your family in our prayers
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Kelly Godfrey
Tuesday March 13, 2012 at
9:24 PM
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Dear Don, Nancy and Dave,
I'm so sorry to hear of Janet's illness and passing. Her kindness and spirit will always be remembered. I am greatful I had a chance to get to know Janet. She was a great person! I am thinking of you! Kelly
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Sierra James
Tuesday March 13, 2012 at
7:30 PM
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Not many people can say that they've skied with their great grandma... but I'm glad I can.
Grandma you will be missed. <3
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Tuesday March 13, 2012 at
4:46 PM
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Don, Michael, Michelle, Dan, and family. We were sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Janet's kindness at the bank when we first moved to Greenville, and your's Don, when I first worked at the hospital. When our girls were first learning how to water ski.....Don, you gave us the old wooden water skis to create waves on Turk Lake.......And of course, the many hours we all spent with Norm and Marilyn either in the shop or on the slopes......she will be missed by many....
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Pamela Bauman
Tuesday March 13, 2012 at
10:09 AM
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I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Janet's passing, praying for comfort for you.
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