Janis Faye Winter, 66, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial services will be at 10AM, Friday, September 7th at Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First St. Ankeny, IA 50023). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Girl Scouts of America in memory of Janis.
Janis was born December 12, 1951, to William and Faye (Meyers) Winter. She graduated from Creston High School in 1969 and went on to attend South Western Community College and Peru State College to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She went on to attend Western Sydney University where she attained her Master’s Degree in Astronomy. Janis was an educator, most recently employed at DMACC in Ankeny. She retired in 2014.
Janis was a member of the Des Moines Astronomical Society, serving as president for several years. She also contributed to the Girl Scouts of America. Janis enjoyed listening to music, especially Simon and Garfunkel. She also loved stargazing in one of her many telescopes.
Janis is survived by her two sons: William and Anthony Loos; one granddaughter, Emerson Loos and two nephews: Keith and Scott Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Lynda Busby and a brother at birth, Michael.
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