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Janet Olivier

January 22, 1943 ~ December 10, 2020

Janet M. Olivier, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Everyone attending is required to wear a facemask and maintain social distancing. During the visitation, a limited number of people will be allowed in the funeral home. You may have to wait outside. A livestream of the funeral service will be available for those not attending in person. Please find the livestream link on Janet's tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Phillip; children, Teresa Bear, Denise (Raymond) Kirkwood, Phyllis (Stephen) Johnson, and Jason (Shannon) Olivier; brother, Dick (Nadine) Sojka; grandchildren, Randy, Alex, Samantha, Kendra, David, Jill, Aunika, Aquira, Lilliahna, and Noah; great grandchildren, William, Brayden, Charlotte, Benson, and Anderson; and nieces and nephews. Janet was born on January 22, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Alexander and Mary (Lekin) Sojka. On March 23, 1963, she married Phillip K. Olivier at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Janet and Phil were longtime owners of Stewart Funeral Home and Baxter Funeral Chapel. She enjoyed baking and doing crafts, especially crocheting. Janet loved to spend time with her family and watching cooking shows on Food Network. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patty Sojka; and son-in-law, Delmar 'Butch' Bear, Jr. Memorials are suggested to Bickford of Marion, 1100 Linden Drive, Marion, Iowa 52302.

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  1. Jan, I remember all the shared time at Barlows Coffee Shop. Our time of sharing our thoughts and ideas. I remember friday night cards, learning to crochet with your help. You and my mom got along so well when she would come down, and how you two would exchange crochet patterns. I bet you are in heaven right now crocheting and having coffee. We had some great times, we laughed a lot when we were together. I’ll miss hearing your voice on the other end of a phone call. I get teary eyed thinking i’ll never see you again, but i cry for myself, but you dear Jan are in good hands, free from pain and at peace. I’ll never forget you sweet lady!!

  2. So sorry for your loss! Janet was always so kind and supportive whenever I would talk with her! She was a wonderful woman!

  3. I’ve known Janet & Phil for almost 50 yrs, I called them mom & pop. They were always good to me, even asked me to go Alabama with them. Phyllis, do you remember mom & I took you sledding up at Jefferson? I think I spent more time at their house than my own. Janet would come over to our house & have coffee with my mom, they would talk about crocheting and their husbands. I will treasure all the memories I have with them and will miss Janet very much. Sending my deepest sympathies to the Olivier family. Love, Lori Mae

  4. To Phyllis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Janet was so incredibly loved by you. May God bless you as you celebrate her life and love shared. I will be praying for your healing in her absence. Please don’t hesitate to let me know how I can help. Pastor Ben

  5. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

  6. Dear Phillip and Jason, I have fond memories of Janet and Phillip and Jason at parent/teacher conferences at Roosevelt. Phillip and Janet are two of the nicest people I have ever met in this lifetime. Janet was an incredibly kind and wonderful Lady. Prayers Up tonight for Janet and for Phillip and Jason and the entire Olivier Family. Many Blessings, Eric Oliver

  7. Phyllis and family, I was sorry to hear of your mother passing this week. Praying that you would experience peace and have time as a family to remember her well as you gather together. – Brian & Michelle Hagerman


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