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TRIBUTES FOR MEMBERS LOST => Rememberance For Past Members => Tribute for Janet Evans"Ohio Buckeye" => Topic started by: justaladysue on January 09, 2009, 06:00:30 AM
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OhioBuckeye, Jan Evans in Ohio passed away on Saturday, Jan 3rd. Her battle was a long fought struggle. She had been on peritoneal dialysis but that had become a source of infection, probably more due to the last amputation that never healed. She was septic and none of the antibodics seemed to be working.....they suggested hemodialysis and amputating more of her left leg. Gastrophoresis had taken her ability to eat, constant nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. She made the decision for Hospice on Tuesday the 30th. We had a grand celebration on New Years Eve with a key board, and lots of people singing her favorite gospel music.....short of breath, yet she would chime in when she could...she clapped at her favorite hymns, praised the Lord and sometimes directed this 'choir'. She wanted to be as pain free as possible and yet wanted to be able to talk with everyone.....she was and she did. Saturday she greeted a friend and her Pastor that had just gotten into town that morning. She was already blind but would recognize voices. Her last moments were very peaceful....she laid her head on my shoulder, I asked if she would like to hear her music, she said not this time, my arm around her, my hand on her chest....I told her it was alright to go, she nodded and took three more breaths.....there was no gasping for air, no cry of pain....just sleep. She finally looked pain free.
She enjoyed this site very much....it gave her strength. She had hoped to make it to Vegas, or maybe Chicago....she was just too ill for either of them. But we never stopped talking about the 'next' convention. I hope this gives you more insight as to who Jan was....she was a Christian, never needed to 'flaunt' it, she simply lived it.
Thanks for allowing me to share.....it helps me too.
Longtime friend,
Sue
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RIP
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Oh, this is very sad news, indeed. Sue, thank you so much for being Jan's friend and for being there with her at the end. Thank you for coming here to tell us what has happened. I am sad that she had to lose the battle, but comforted to hear that she was not in pain, and that she was able to share her last days and moments with people that loved her. I am sure that this is a difficult time for you and for all of those who were there for her when she needed you.
RIP OhioBuckeye
We will miss you!
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. OB was a well-loved IHD member who will be sorely missed. At least she is no longer in pain now. Thanks, Sue, for letting us know.
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Rest in peace Dear friend.
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:grouphug; Thank you Sue for letting us know. :grouphug; She will be missed here very much, and this is such a sad day for us indeed. :cuddle;
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Thank you so much Sue for letting us know this news about Jan and also for being such a good friend to her. We will miss her dearly here on IHD and her courage in the face of extreme adversity was inspirational to many. Another sad day for us here. Rest in Peace, Ohio Buckeye. :flower;
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This is sa news. I am glad she is pain free now and in a better place.
R.I.P. Jan Evans/OhioBuckeye
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Rest well OB. My prayers and sympathy to her friends and family. I've been missing OB's posts here for quite some time.
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:'( RIP
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Such sad news indeed.
But Heaven has a new angel and that is never sad.....
P&K
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:'( Godspeed dear OhioBuckeye :cuddle;
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:grouphug;
Thank you for letting us know.
She'll be missed.
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My dear friend, We will never share Donato's pizza together or tell Columbus stories again. You were so important to the members here and loved by all of us. We knew what wonderful friends you had because you always told us such loving things about them. I am sure they cherished your friendship. There will be a hole in our IHD family but heaven is now a brighter, happier place with you there. I am going to miss you but am glad you are no longer in pain or suffering. :cuddle; :cuddle;
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:( Another angel has her wings.
Rest in Peace
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So sorry to hear this news. Thank you, Sue for being such a good friend to her and for letting us know what happened.
RIP Jan.
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Sad news- she was here a long time- even in the face of adversity she was true to her faith- and I respect that. A Lovely lady who will be missed. :'(
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That is incredibly sad news. Ohio Buckeye brightened up many threads on this site. She was a strong woman. I will miss her much! :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Thought others might like to read this.
EVANS Janet M. Evans, age 63, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2009. A dedicated member of New Albany First Church of the Nazarene. Janet's employment included Middleton Printing as a typesetter, and customer service with Tabs Hallmark. A devoted Christian, Janet possessed strong faith and love for her family. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her: sons, Donald and David; grandson, Tyler Ashton Evans; sister, Patty (Tom) Smith; sister-in-law, Jeannie and Pat Landrine; brother-in-law, Cliff Evans; nieces and nephews; longtime friend and caregiver, Sue Ferrell; close friends, Ruth and Fred Kinder. Preceded in death by her husband Leonard Evans, infant son Brian Lynn Evans, parents Harry and Marie Miller, brothers Fred and Ronnie Miller. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at New Albany First Church of the Nazarene, 6000 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, where friends will be received from 10 a.m. to time of service. Pastor Larry McNutt officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Memorial contributions may be made to the church to the Faith in Action Ministry in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to her family.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 1/5/2009
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oh no, not another member :'(
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:'(
RIP dear OB
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RIP OB... :'( you will be dearly missed
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Thanks for letting us know .OB you will be missed :grouphug;
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:grouphug; Rest in peace.
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OB you will be missed by me. Your strength in trying to learn to use the prothesis gave me strength. I will miss our PM's. God, you have received into your arms a most wonderful lady. My condolences to the family...Boxman
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OB I realized you were sick and had a hard time healing. Yet you still gave strength to others and had lots to say on this site. You will be missed but not forgotten.
I'll see you on the other side :flower;
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Sad news. Thank you Sue for letting us know. And thank you for being with her and letting her go. May true peace be with her and those who knew and loved her.
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:grouphug;
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RIP OB
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:grouphug;
OB you will be missed.
May the wind be always at your back.
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Janet (OB as we fondly called her) was such an inspiration to all of us. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Sue, I am so sorry that because of the Christmas post my card to Janet (coming from UK)will have arrived too late, I am sorry of it upsets you to receive it but please do feel free to open it.
I am so sad to hear this news. I send my love and sympathy to all Janet's family and friends and to you Sue in particular :grouphug;
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RIP You will be missed! :(
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:grouphug; :grouphug; thank you for letting us know. ob will be missed
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I am so sad to hear this! She will be missed terribly. I wish I could make it for the memorial, but unfortunately, my husband is having surgery that day.
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I am saddened when we loose yet another family member on IHD. Heaven is rejoicing now though, and that is comforting. :grouphug;
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Janet started this thread. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=7167.0 It has grown to be full of laughter. It bring back fond memories of her sense of humor to me.
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:grouphug;
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Sending love and prayers to the family. She will be missed. :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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I am sorry to hear about this loss. Thank you for letting us know. Rest in peace.
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I really hate to hear this. OB was a sweet, dear Christian and I know she is now with Jesus.
Thank you for letting us know. I had wondered about her now for a good while and suspected things were not good. But I really didn't think she would leave us.
Godspeed, OB.
Love, Mimi
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R.I.P. :grouphug;
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I'm sorry to hear this....she is now at peace.
Soar free OB.
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I can't believe that we have lost another dear member of our IHD family. What a precious member she was! That crazy thread "Do not look at this" will always be a fun memory of her for us.
I am so happy that she belongs to the Lord! In that case, death is just an open door to glory! May she rest in peace!
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I just saw this and am so sad. God Bless OB, what a strong, wonderful lady you were. We will miss you! :cuddle; :grouphug;
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RIP :cuddle;
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I have been avoiding this section of the site in my infrequent visits lately. Now I remember why. Tears are flowing, but she died peacefully knowing she'd be with Jesus, and I will take comfort in that as well. RIP.
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i've just now found this sad news.......
it is comforting to know OB went peacefully.
i am sure she is in a wonderful place, surrounded by love...
kelli
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I only just read this. I'm so sorry to read of her passing. She was such a sweet lady and would send me a message to check on me, even though I haven't been a regular poster for a long time. She will be missed.
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I haven't been here for a very long time. I am also from Ohio. Janet emailed me a few times. What an inspiration!
RIP
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It's college football season, the Gators played the Razorbacks today. Sometimes the memory of one who has gone on before comes unexpectedly. OhioBuckeye, you were thought of today - I'll bet the sports channels come in real strong up there where you are. You are missed.
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I think of her often - :waving; hey OB - never forgotten.
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Everytime I go to Columbus to visit family, I think of her. We were suppose to meet for pizza and we never got the chance. One of my deepest regrets.
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She made such a contribution to IHD when she was here. She will never be forgotten.