Janette Whitman
July 4, 1939 ~ September 24, 2018
Janette Whitman, 79, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, September 24, 2018, in Cedar Rapids. Per her wishes, a Private Graveside Service will take place for her family and close friends at Lisbon Cemetery. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, is caring for Janette and her family.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Diane) Whitman of Wilton, Karen Billman of Mechancisville, Gary Whitman of Morley, and Cheryl (Darren) Coppess of Stanwood; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Janette Kay Fisher was born July 4, 1939, to Harold and Irene (Kohl) Fisher near Mechanicsville. She graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1957, and soon after married Clair LaVerne Whitman on June 3, 1957, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Janette was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries, as well as the Lisbon Lion's Club. Janette and Clair would winter in McAllen, Texas, and enjoyed camping in their RV'they even belonged to a local camping club. She enjoyed playing euchre and BINGO, and spending time with her family and friends.
Janette was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clair; and sister, Sandy.
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Cheryl, Darren, Eric and Tiffany, so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to all at this very difficult time. You all have our deepest sympathy. Rick and Lola Kruse
To the family of Janette Whitman . i want to say how sorry i am for the loss of your Mother i got to know her and Clair as they would play cards with my folks ( Bill & Arlene Galloway ) i recall the time i did some painting for them in their home in lisbon both was so pleased and happy that i had done that for them. i also remember your mom would say to me Jimmy wheres my hug. Janette you leave all of us with great memories and now your home with Clair. you will be missed by all that got to know you with your great friend ship may you rest in peace and we know your home with our Lord .God bless you. your friend James Galloway
Sorry for your loss!
So very sorry for your loss, love and prayers,❣️❣️❣️
We spent several years having coffee at Hardee’s in the afternoon with your mom and dad. Lots of stories and laughs!
With our sympathy and prayers.
Carol and Leroy Clark
Cheryl and all-I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of your mom. I feel like I practically grew up at your house during high school! She always welcomed me with a smile and she always had something to eat! I am so saddened for all of you and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers but please know that whenever I think of Janette- it will forever bring a big smile to my face because of all those wonderful childhood memories!
Janette was one of the best neighbors a little girl could ask for growing up! I was always welcomed with open arms and candy. Then as a teenager I loved working at Hardee’s knowing I would get to see her almost everyday for her coffee. She was the best person, neighbor and friend anyone could ask for. Prayers for the family at the time.
Janette was a wonderful lady! I have many fond memories of the Whitman home. So sorry for your loss. Praying that memories of this wonderful lady give comfort in your time of grief.
Deepest sympathies to the Whitman family. I personally have many fond memories of Janette; from she and Clair playing cards with my mom and dad (Bill & Bonnie Feuss), to her sweet “Well, hello BJ, how are you?” when she would arrive at our house for yet another excursion somewhere with them. Always so kind, and such a lovely woman. I know my mother considered her one of her closest friends. Thinking of all of you, and praying for God’s strength and comfort in the days to come. Jo (Billie-Jo) Harman.