Janet Budar

Janet K. Budar, was born in Colville Wash., daughter of Allen and Evelyn Courtney. The Lord called her home on June 8, 2014 after a brief illness. While the light of my life is gone, our love will endure forever. God was her first love, praying daily for her family, that all would come to know the Lord. She worked many years in various church ministries. She loved the Lord and was inspired by her daily bible readings. Survived by her husband, John Budar, daughter Cheryl Rapelje (Don), son Jon Budar (Dianne); and sisters, Alene Hofstetter (Doug) and Arlene Cahoon; grandson, Ryan Purtteman and great grandchildren, Kyan and Kylee Purtteman; nephews, Bobbie Hofstetter (Susan), Thomas Hofstetter, niece Anna Lee Cahoon (Terry) and nephew, Jason Cahoon, Micah Watson; grandnephews, De Vante, De Andre and Zander and grand niece Chantel. She was a big part of their lives. Janet was a devoted wife and mother who took great joy in her children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Especially attending their sports events. Her two great grandchildren brought her hours of joy and love. She retired from Everett Community College several years ago, where she worked many years as a cashier. Yard work was her passion, she worked tirelessly at pulling weeds, planting new plants. She loved flowers and always made our home, fresh with cut flowers. She had an eye for color and arrangement. She enjoyed summers picking and freezing blueberries and making apple sauce in the fall. She loved taking rides to Leavenworth and eastern Washington in the fall. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania. A public memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. at June 28, 2014 at Snohomish Community Church.