Janet Anna Kunz

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Kunz (née Smith) announce her sudden passing on August 10, 2023, at the age of 87 in Prince George, BC. Janet was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Janet was born on February 16, 1936, to George and Bertha Smith of Spalding, Saskatchewan. As the oldest of seven children, Janet lived on the family homestead until she married Jerome Kunz in 1955. Together they set their sights on the west and relocated to northern British Columbia for work, adventure and to start their own family. Janet and Jerome raised their two daughters , Joyce and Juleen in Prince George, where they would happily call home for the remainder of their years.

To Janet, family was most important and as she devoted her life to her husband and her children. She was always there when her family and friends needed her. Janet was a skilful gardener and knitter, but an even better baker, and never showed up without a homemade pie or jar of jam to share with others. Janet cherished her time with her granddaughters above all, detailing family history with Jenna and helping Kait raise her twin daughters. Later in life, Janet was an active member of Christ Our Saviour Parish and of the Catholic Women’s League.

Janet will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Joyce (Gary) Fitzsimmons and Juleen (Rob) Greer; granddaughters Kait Greer (Graham Borzel) and Jenna Greer (James Baldwin); great-granddaughters Quinne and Sloane Greer-Borzel; siblings Marlene Hudson and Randy (Kathy) Smith as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Janet was predeceased by her devoted husband of 52 years, Jerome Kunz (1934-2007); sisters, Valerie Kerpan, Bonnie Rossman and Sandra Smith; brother George Smith; her parents George and Bertha Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Janet Kunz’s name to The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society or LUVS Northern Animal Rescue.

Janet’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the physicians and nurses at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia for their care and compassion during her final days.