Janette Lueth

Janette spent her early years on what she fondly called "the ranch", where she and her siblings, along with neighboring children, found themselves on endless adventures and in perpetual mischief. Remarkably, her childhood friend, Ann, from those days remains a close friend, a testament to their enduring bond over 78 years. After residing briefly in Masters, she completed her high school education in Wiggins, Colorado.

In 1961, she married her first husband and moved to Grand Junction, where they cultivated a pear orchard and raised their two children, Dee Ann and Scott. Following a return to Arvada, Janette pursued a career in cosmetology, becoming an instructor at two schools and founding two businesses: "Color Me Tan", a beloved tanning and nail salon and the other supplying kits for aspiring cosmetologists. Even at 81 years old, she continued her work three days a week and served as a evaluator for the Colorado state cosmetology board.

In the midst of her budding career, and while working at Bernards restaurant, she met Wayne Lueth, a meeting that would shape the next 40 years of her life. They married in 1982 and embarked on a journey filled with passion and adventure. They loved to travel, even spending their winters in Tucson, Arizona. The thrill of gambling is something they both enjoyed and shared with friends, often venturing “up the hill” to indulge in chance-filled games and finding joy in those treasured moments.

Janette's life was centered around her family, including her late husband Wayne Lueth, daughter Dee Ann Pfifer, son Scott Kembel and his wife Valarie, and her cherished grandchildren whom she called her "Hearts": Jessica and Sean Richardson and their children Peyton and Reagan; Laura and Sean O’Leary and their daughter Keeva; Mickayla Pfifer; Kristin Kembel; Nick and Scarlet Kembel; and Will and Lauren Lueth. She is survived by her siblings, Donnie Boone of Elizabeth, Colorado, and Gail Boone of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as well as several nieces and nephews, extended family members, and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Lois Boone, and her husband, Wayne Lueth.

Her vibrant spirit and flare for life was evident in the extravagant celebrations she hosted, her unwavering support for family and friends, her competitive spirit during game night with “the gang”, and her penchant for both ordering an array of appetizers during outings and cooking enough food to feed an Army. Janette found joy in honest work and the financial freedom it provided, which she selflessly shared with others and her love for gambling. A stranger to none, Janette was a strong, spirited, and fiercely independent woman, and she has left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Janette's family will honor her memory with a "Janette-style" gathering in December, her favorite time of year. Details for this celebration will follow.