General Information
Full Name: Janet R. Livingston
Date of Birth: March 15, 1935
Date of Death: April 8, 2013
Janet’s life story
Janet Ruth Livingston
Earl Harlan and Anna Mary (Grimm) Rose proudly announced the birth of their daughter Janet Ruth on March 15, 1935 in Spencer, Iowa. The oldest of three children, Janet’s childhood years were spent growing up in Spencer. She attended school in Spencer and in her free time loved to spend countless hours at the amusement park at Okoboji. Janet’s favorite activity at the park was roller-skating.
It was at the amusement park, Janet meet a young man named, Kenneth C. Livingston. On September 9 in Spencer, Iowa they exchanged wedding vows and were blessed with four children, Michael, Steve, Randy and Lori. Ken’s job took them around the states for many years, with additional homes in Dickens, Iowa, Pine Island and finally settling down in New Prague, MN in 1967. In later years, Janet lived in Savage, with the last four years in Shakopee.
With a love for the outdoors, Janet tended to her flower and vegetable garden, and canned the fruits of her labor. She loved to entertain whoever knocked at her door. Always cooking, Janet loved to serve them and especially enjoyed the conversations. She was the gathering spot for the Chadwick ladies. Janet loved to play games, like Uno and Black Jack.
Janet loved to travel, with special memories to Branson, Missouri to see the shows and visits to the gulf in Mississippi. A talented artist, she taught ceramic classes out of her home for years. An avid Elvis fan, Janet loved anything Elvis; pictures, statues, beanie babies and even a life size cut out.
The late morning of Monday, April 8, 2013, Janet was 78 years old when she passed peacefully surrounded by her family, at St. Gertrude’s Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN.
Deeply missed and remember always by those who loved Janet; children, Michael Livingston of Webster, Randy Livingston of Prior Lake, Lori (Greg) Schaumburg of Prior Lake; grandchildren, Matthew Livingston, Sara Schaumburg and Dylan Schaumburg; great-grandchildren, Lucy Livingston; siblings, Harold (Jo Ann) Rose of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Ellen Rose of Iowa; nieces and nephews and other relatives and devoted friends.
Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Ken; son, Steve Livingston; parents; brother, Melvin Rose.
The Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, April 13 at 4:30 pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at McKenna Crossings, 13810 Shepherds Path, Prior Lake, MN. Chaplain Thomas Johnson will preside. Janet will be laid to rest at Medford, Iowa next to her family.
The Livingston family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Prior Lake Chapel.
Visitation
When: Saturday, April 13, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: McKenna Crossing
Address: 13810 Shepherds Path
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Service Information
When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 4:30 pm
Location: McKenna Crossing
Address: 13810 Shepherds Path
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Interment
Medford, Iowa
