Janice Carolyn Keller was born on June 10, 1941 in Rolla ND to Charles and Lillian (Grenier) Johnston. She died at the age of 76 on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota.
Janice grew up on the family farm with her parents and sisters. She received her elementary education at rural Shell Valley School and the rest of her education was in Rolette, ND. Janice worked in various facilities as a housekeeper in Rolette, Kalispell, MT, Hill City, KA and Rugby. She has worked the last 28 years here in Rugby at the Heart of America Medical Center
The things Janice enjoyed most were tending to her flowers and plants and the ones family would bring her to save. Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching cartoons like Sponge Bob.
She is survived by her sons, Kelly (Pam) Jemtrud of Velva, Chuck (Candy) Jemtrud of Minot; daughter Lori (Raymond) Voeller of Rugby; 9 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren and one to be born in December; Sisters, Sharon Selvig of Rugby, Connie (Clayton) Aasheim of Kalispell, MT, and Shelley (Chuck) Power of Noonan, ND; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Son, Kevin Jemtrud; Sister, Bonnie and Brother-in- law, Larry Selvig.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26 at the First Lutheran Church, Rugby. Rev. Mike Pretzer, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 25 with a family service and sharing of memories beginning at 7 p.m., in the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the time of service on Saturday in the church in Rugby. |