Reid, Janet S. “Jan” Age 77 of Forest Lake and Little Canada passed away August 30, 2023, peacefully while holding her daughter’s hand. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; parents, Andrew & Thelma Whitton; infant brother, Michael. Survived by daughter, Heather (Aaron) Liebo; grandchildren, Cecelia & Beckett; brother-in-law, Robb (Ann) Reid; many friends & extended family.
Jan was born in 1946 and spent her early years in Minneapolis, then lived out west in Vancouver, WA and Eugene, OR before coming back to MN where she graduated from Minneapolis Southwest High School in 1964. She then attended UW-River Falls, graduating with a degree in Education. She proudly taught for 40 years at Forest Lake Elementary, impacting the lives of so many 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade students, as well as their families & her wonderful colleagues.
By far, her greatest pride was her family: adventures with her husband of 50 years, Jim; raising her daughter, Heather; welcoming into the family her son-in-law, Aaron…and her favorite role of all, Grandma to Cece & Beckett. Bomma Jan was the kindest, friendliest, most patient person we knew, and will be missed by all of us so much.
While we wish we had many more years to make memories here on earth, we are comforted that she is no longer suffering along the road of dementia. A special thanks to the loving staff at Cardigan Ridge in Little Canada for taking such great care of her over the past several years.
Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Sunset Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home (2250 St. Anthony Blvd. NE. MPLS.). with Reverend Mary C. Vidas officiating. Visitation 10:00 am until time of service. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to Cardigan Ridge-Little Canada.
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