6.29.2012

November 26, 1953-June 5, 2012

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Janet Sue Sluyter Urquhart “Angel”, a resident of Breckenridge, MI and beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” Urquhart passed away on June 5, 2012 in her home at the age of 58. She was born in Detroit, MI on November 26, 1953, the daughter of Winfield Josiah Sluyter and the late Marjorie Evelyn Hobbs. Janet is survived by her father Winfield Sluyter of Petoskey, MI; sister Jennifer Bellairs of Charlevoix, MI; brother David Sluyter of Petoskey, MI; daughters Andrea Kunz of Manassas, VA; Audrey Jacobson of Mapleton, UT; Kymberly Haswell of Ithaca, MI; sons Joel Chiapelli of Hatboro, PA; Jeffery Chiapelli of Getzville, NY; Dana Haswell III of Ithaca, MI. Janet was affectionately know as “Granny Janny” by her nineteen grandchildren.
Janet grew up in Troy, MI and attended Troy High School. Janet spent most of her life in the state of Michigan, but also lived for short periods of time in Utah, California, Pennsylvania and Florida. Janet loved animals and had several pets over the years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday June 12th at 10:30 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 927 Union Street, Ithaca, MI 48847.

**I do plan on blogging more regarding my mom, but the reality of this has been extremely overwhelming.  Ever since being home, I've been busy, busy, busy and the past few days I have felt a heavy weight pressing on me.  Like an aching pressure in my chest.  Like I'm on the verge of crying my eyes out all over again.  I have so many thoughts and feeling that swirl around and for my own sake, I plan on getting it all out...just not right now.**

5 comments to remember:

Unknown said...

((HUGS)) Drea I have been thinking of you.

Becca said...

I'm so sorry Andrea. I did not know that your mom had passed away. Much love to you and your family.

dastew said...

I'm so sorry. I hope you and your family are doing okay.

Tracy said...

Love you!!

Mikaela said...

I don't know you and came across your blog through Jenn Morrill's. However, when I saw the title of your post I knew it had to be about the loss of a loved one and couldn't resist. I lost my parents in an accident nearly two years ago. While I have no concerns that I will see them again and know they are in a wonderful place the reality of being left behind can be overwhelming. Reaching over and wishing you could dial the phone is certainly the hardest part. I just wanted to pass on a piece of wisdom that has helped me through the hardest days. I was told "You never get over it, you just get use to it". At first getting use to it is hard, it feels like they are slipping away and there will be nothing left. I just want you to know you will have special moments like you had at Angel's landing that will let you know she is still close to you and watching over you. Just felt I needed to share that with you even if we have never met. God bless you, Mikaela