I am SO sorry... I could not accept this tragedy for months. I want to think as if she was still in the USA. I have known Jan for 22 years since I was a visiting professor in the USA. She was one the best friends I have ever had. She was very kind, intellectual, smart and thoughtful. She enriched my life. I did learn many things from her about science, life and English language. We shared lots of memories. I'll think of her very often. She promised to visit me in Turkey. This is the first time she broke a promise. RIP my dear friend. I have already missed you badly. Love, Rahime

I've known Jan for several years and always looked forward to her and John's visits to their hideaway in Rogers City.  I wasn't aware of all her accomplishments..... just knew she was very interesting, really nice, and pretty smart.  She will be missed.

Dear John,

Sending you my deepest sympathy with much love and prayers. To the most precious little second grader in the world--I loved Janice dearly. My love and support is with you.

My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.  Jan was a remarkable woman!  Her mother was a friend and colleague of mine with the Euclid City Schools.  Jan will remain in all our hearts forever.  Wishing you love, comfort and peace,

With both heartache and joy for all who knew her, I read this beautiful and lovingly crafted portrait of your dear wife, Jan. (Perhaps the finest obituary I've read!)  It took only a few brief encounters to see how full of life and goodness she was.

Wish I would have met Janice, I think she would have enriched my life. You did her proud with her obituary, I'm sure it is one she would have read with appreciation...

I wish I had known Jan. She was greatly loved, I can tell. My heartfelt sympathy to you, John, even though it's been MANY years since we've run into each other around town.

I am so saddened to hear about Jan but moved to know that she is remembered by so many people for the wonderful person that she was.  In the twenty-plus years that we knew each other, Jan and I consulted each other often. May she rest in peace.

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Though we no longer live in Ann Arbor, we have known John for many years and wish we had known Jan. The words you have written are so lovely and we know what a loss it will be for you.  All our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

John, I'm very sorry for you loss.  She certainly got an obit that drew me in as, like Jan, I like to read interesting ones.  It wasn't until I got to the end, I realized the connection.

Like many, I was moved by the selfless life she lived. Please accept my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort in the promise and hope found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 which says "God will bring back those who have fallen asleep in death."

I miss Jan every day. It's all the little things. All the absurd Internet things that I can no longer forward to her; the new book by a favorite author that I recommended at Christmas time that she didn't get a chance to read; the social and political outrages that we would rail against in conversation, sometimes paraphrasing each others' laments simultaneously and loudly. She was my bestie. I'll miss her every day. 
Gail Renard

I've known Jan since she started in Microbiology at UM. She was a delight. Through the years she has welcomed and mentored my EMU students. I will miss her deeply

Wow.  what an obit.  So sorry, but it was beautiful to read.

I never knew her but now I feel like I did. I love the detailed (and clever!) account of her life and personality. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was clearly a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

John, sorry to hear of your loss and you did her well in writing her obituary

I moved away from Ann Arbor 14 years ago. Jan was one of the best friends I ever made and we kept in touch. The last time I saw her, on a trip back home a few years ago, she had cut her beautiful hair. It was donated to make wigs for cancer victims with hair loss due to chemo. All my best wishes to you John, and my deepest sympathy. I miss her.

Oh John, you did her proud - and yes, a stranger could read what you wrote about Jan and say, "this person led an amazing life!" I only met her once years ago, but I remember the long hair and that gentle smile. What a pretty picture of her and what a wonderful picture of the two of you. My condolences for your tragic loss.  
Kathryn Luetmer

Peent! During spring (bird) migration, Jan always posted her first sighting of a woodcock, its call on the subject line. Throughout the season, she added other birds and additional critters you or she would spot. I will miss those posts and the woman who wrote them.

John, you penned a beautiful tribute to Jan, who touched the lives of many.  May you find strength and comfort knowing that she will live on in our hearts.

I met Jan - then Janice - in High School in 1968. We've been in touch ever since. Her last email to me was a tribute to David Bowie - 
Rick Wakeman's Tribute To David Bowie
Hadn't heard from her in a couple weeks. There are no words...

John,
When I think of Jan it is her constant smile that comes to mind. Such a soft spoken, kind person. I first met her at Dr. John's dental office and then ran into Jan at the Dental School where we both worked. She will be missed! My heart & thoughts are 
with you. 
Hugs,
Nancy

John, I don't know of a kinder human being than Jan. May you get some comfort in the good memories. I will never forget when she took the outstanding notes of my first visit with a doctor at UofM, for my cancer treatment, or the birthday wishes Jan always sent. In a  a unique way, she deeply touched our lives. We lost a great friend, while heaven won a jewel.

A gorgeous obituary - she sounded like an amazing woman and friend.

We lose another fine Euclid, Ohio citizen. While our paths did not cross after high school, it sounds like she lived a full life and made valuable contributions to those she touched. May God rest her gentle soul. Fair thee well fellow EHS Panther!

RIP cuzz you were a great person who left us way to soon. Will always remember the great times we had as kids. I love you and will miss you.

I can not think of a more deserving person to have a wonderful and restful afterlife.   I'll think of her often, especially whenever I haphazardly pour acid down the drain in lab... Love you Jan!

A very good soul... My sincere condolences.

This is beautiful.  She was the sweetest soul.  Open, honest, and true.  I will miss her random emails and messages. I will especially miss seeing her in Rogers City.  We never shared that bottle of wine.

John and Adam,  we send our love to you.  So very sad to lose this special lady.  Our hearts ache for your loss.  The PK crew

John, reading this definitely put a smile on mine and Alex's faces. We loved Jan and only wish we could have been neighbors and friends longer, she had so much warmth and wisdom to share! You and Adam remain in our hearts and daily thoughts. If you need anything, you know where to find us :).

I can still feel her warmest heart and sweat voice, hear in Seoul, South Korea. I will continue to keep her in my mind, in my science, and with my boys.

Dear John, Gary and I are heartbroken for your loss.  We loved Jan and will always remember her with deep affection.  No one made a better pie than Jan.

Beautiful memorial for a beautiful soul. So blessed that we got to know her if even for a short time. Thinking of you...

Jon
I am so sorry for your loss, for our loss.

I think Jan would have been delighted by this insightful, loving remembrance, and wish that she could be reading her favorite parts aloud to John and Adam at this moment. I'm so sorry for your loss.

An intelligent, warm, wonderful & caring lady, Jan will
be truly missed by all that knew her. May God bless & 
comfort all those who mourn.

What a beautiful life Jan led! She would love these touching words about who she was. She was such an amazing lady. I am so sorry she is gone. If there is anything I can do to help you John, please let me know. We will be there on May 4th to honor this beautiful woman! Dianne

DANG!  She loves this obit.  You nailed it, Brother.  Thanks for helping us to weep and grieve for the loss of such a beautiful neighbor, friend and human being.  Jan's spirit lingers in the breeze and the trees and the bird song.  What a wonderful gift to all of us has been her wayfaring in our midst ...

I also did not know Janice, but was compelled to read this obituary because of the opening sentences. Wow!! I wish I had known her. . . as she sounds quite wonderful and kind. . . and that is what we all need more of in this life. Condolences to all her family and friends. . . May you be comforted in knowing that your lives have been made better by having known Janice.

So tragic, so young. I met her and immediately found a soul mate. There are few of those in this world.

John
So sorry for your loss.  Jan will be missed by many.

Jon so sorry for your loss.  What a wonderful woman!  I am blessed to have known her

"This woman lead a fabulous life." You did her proud John. I was so glad to be part of her life and miss her terribly. Love to John and Adam. See you on May 4th and hopefully before then.

I don't know Janice but I was compelled to read her obituary from seeing the first words that you wrote. What a wonderful obituary  and "she was an amazing person!"   I am sorry she has gone at a relatively young age,  and I wish comfort to all who are missing her.

John, she would have loved this obit. See you May 4th. Kristi & Marie

I am so sorry for your loss.  I will truly miss her. My prayers are with you and all those who knew this wonderful woman.

" I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember that GOD is always there to help you  PSALMS 22:5

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Janice Elizabeth Berry

11 noviembre, 1953 – 4 febrero, 2016

Muehlig Funeral Chapel

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