Janie Jennings

Janie A. (Brannin) Jennings died in her Longmont home on July 7, 2016, due to complications from esophageal cancer. She was 65.Janie was born May 4, 1951, in East Williston, New York to her parents, Henrietta (Bobbie) and Richard S. Brannin. She graduated high school from The Wheatly School and later from the University of Colorado, with a degree in Psychology. Janie married Rick Jennings in 2002. She spent 16 years working for Micro Motion and retired in 2015. She had an incredible sense of humor, and was able to keep her health care providers laughing while hospitalized over the last 4 months. Janie was a Colorado Master Gardener and spent many hours beautifying the gardens at her home. She was passionate about learning about plants, designing gardens, and working to make her portion of the world more beautiful. She always was willing and happy to share her knowledge with others. Janie spent many Saturdays at local farmers' markets advising customers and selling herbs and plants for Blue Ribbon Farms. Janie was an avid horseperson who for many years was very active in the Boulder Hunter Jumper Club, serving a term as president in the 1970s. She also judged and helped promote many local equestrian events during that time. She loved dogs, and since moving to Colorado, always had an Australian Shepard as a companion. Janie is survived by her husband Rick Jennings; her sister M-A Salisbury of Sarasota, FL; her brother and his wife Stan and Ellen Brannin of Rochester, NY; and their son Ed, his wife Jennifer, and their daughter Bridget, all of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents. Janie requested cremation and that there be no formal funeral; however, a celebration of her life will be held at a future date and place to be determined. Janie asked that any donations in her name be made to the Longmont Humane Society and can be sent to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.