You were a pillar of strength and always there for us all,
Fiercely protective, loyal, and there to kiss our knees when we fall.
You were an independent business owner, as a young single mother of two.
A beauty salon in the 1950’s, there was nothing you couldn’t do.
Worked hard, traveled the world twice, a military wife too.
You didn’t let complicated things in life hold you back for long
You taught us to smile above it all and how to be strong.
When I told you my mom, your daughter, died, it was such a hard time,
But you simply took my hand and said, “Now you are mine.”
In recent years you were like a teenager, you taught life lessons as well,
Like negative people will enter your life, but it’s in the positive you should dwell.
You said mistakes will happen, but we should forgive
Just get up the next day and simply live
You loved steamed crabs, fashion, bingo and blackjack,
And you had so many friends
I’m sure wherever you are, you are winning again.
Tell mom I miss her, your parents too
Be happy, be at peace
And always remember, we love you.
~ Samantha
Madeline 5/30/23-1/6/21
Madeline Ruth Janson lived a very full life. She was born in West Virginia and later lived in Maryland before moving to Florida. She grew up with parents and siblings who adored her. She was adventurous and traveled the world. The love of her life was Stan. They met on a plane while on world travels, and later met again. It was fate. They got married and had many happy years together.
Madeline loved life, was very social, and belonged to many clubs and organizations. She had a lot of friends because she was a good friend too.
Though 97, she had the spirit of a teenager. She loved new experiences, cared about her appearance, and even followed the lives of the Kardashians. That was her “program.”
She leaves behind “her girls,” granddaughter Samantha Syoen of Florida and niece Sharon Harrison of Bethesda, Maryland. She also leaves behind “her boys,” grandsons Reno and Shane Wright, plus many other people she loved and who loved her.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Stan, and children Eva “Punchie” & Jimmy Lee.
A graveside service will be held at Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery in Cape Coral at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th.
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