Janice Medbery Garrett, 70, of Laramie, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born June 12, 1950 in Sidney, Nebraska to Ray and Martina Medbery.
She was a loving wife of 50 years to James Garrett of Laramie. She is also survived by her children, Craig Garrett of California, Waylon Garrett of Arkansas, Kyle Garrett of Texas; her grandchildren, Taylor of Arkansas and Elliot of Texas; her brother Roy Medbery of Scottsbluff, NE; sisters, Elnora Culek of Kimball, NE, and Dorothy Medbery Smith of Nevada; her honorary children, Jason and Andrea Griess and Shaun and Melissa Helsber; and her honorary grandchildren, Morgan, Erin, Austin and Jordan Griess.
Jan was active in her church all of her life serving as a pianist and Sunday School Teacher.
She worked at the bank for awhile and retired from the University of Wyoming.
She loved to travel with her husband to various place. Her hobbies included, reading, painting, hiking, fishing, hunting and cooking.
She will be greatly missed.
No services will be scheduled at this time, cremation has taken place.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Weep not for me though I have gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my souls sweet flight
I am at peace, my soul’ at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all of those many years
There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life
We are so saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. She blessed our lives and we are so thankful to have known her. She was an angel on earth. Our condolences to Jim and the boys. The Livingston family
We were so sad to hear this terrible news. We have so many great memories of spending time with her and Jim. I hope God brings the family the peace and comfort needed at this time.
To Jan’s family, I’m so sorry to hear that Jan passed. I very much enjoyed working with her for years at UW. Whenever I would see her around town after she retired, she always was cheerful and kind. My deepest sympathy to her family. Sara Axelson