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"Janet McFarlane MaCrisOctober 14, 1925 – November 9, 2020 To know Janet was to know her glowing smile, her indelible laughter, and her eternal devotion to not only her family, but those lucky enough with whom she shared friendship.  Poised and steadfast, Janet was forever selfless.  Most importantly, she always managed to find much appreciated humor in nearly any situation, even life’s most challenging.  This special talent made her a go-to for loved ones seeking comfort when life’s lemons needed a one-of-a-kind lemonade maker, or a Hershey Bar and a Coca-Cola (Janet’s signature snack). Born October 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, Janet grew up riding through her early life in the middle seat between her two constantly battling brothers, Donald and Teddy –– memories she would vividly recount with somewhat sarcastic affection. In 1943, Janet and her best childhood friend, the one and only Betsy McIntyre, headed off to Michigan State College (Michigan State) in pursuit of life, love and finally, an education.  She quickly discovered the Delta Gamma community and remained a lifelong supporter for all her 95 years.  While walking across campus one day in East Lansing, Janet also discovered the true love of her life, Jack Achilles MaCris.  Forever after, she eagerly shared details of that chance encounter, confessing that she wanted nothing more from that moment, than to have offspring sharing the striking features of this tall, dark, Greek who would steal her heart the final time.  One to always persist, just six years later, she caught the man who would become her husband, partner, and father to their three children.   Janet began her “lifetime career” offering devoted support to Jack and his position as a talented surgeon during his residency in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  During this time, she cultivated close friendships with the other wives and mothers of residents, many of whom remain close friends. Janet and Jack married in 1950, began their official life as husband and wife in Ann Arbor, and 11 short months later they welcomed their first born, Kathryn Lynn.  Thirteen even shorter months after Kathy’s arrival, Steven Walter entered the world and Janet’s career of consummate wife and mother was in full swing.  Always on the move, never wanting to be still, Janet was now on the go with two littles in tow through Michigan’s wind, rain, and snow. In 1956 while nine months pregnant with Barbara Jean, Jack and Janet packed their entire world, leaving behind the cold and ice of the Midwest, and relocated to sunny St. Petersburg, Florida where Jack practiced surgery for over 30 years.   Now with three children under the age of six and a successful husband immersed in the world of medicine, Janet still found time to dedicate herself to others.  She was active in the St. Anthony’s Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, as well as the Pasadena Community Church where she taught Sunday school.   Finding joy in bridge and Mahjong with friends, dance lessons with Jack, walks on the beach in her beloved Good Hart, Michigan where she spent over eight decades of summers saying one last good-bye in 2020, Janet’s unfeigned passion was in giving herself to others. From early childhood, to young motherhood, and her profession as a devoted wife, Janet all the while maintained strong lifelong friendships.  Her truest dedication was to her family and friends and her primary occupation was to keep Jack laughing through life, a skill she mastered early on and perfected throughout their 64 years of marriage.  Assuring her children woke to the sounds of laughter was a top priority for Janet as was providing a rock-solid system of support for her husband. For anyone who knew and loved her, Janet offered herself entirely and gave continually.  She was, unsparingly generous with all she had to offer the world around her. Janet was preceded in death by her son Steve, his partner Colleen, and her loving husband Jack.  She leaves behind two daughters, Kathy Barnett of Boston, Georgia and Barbara Camp (Tom) of Conyers, Georgia, a grandson, Jack Camp of Conyers, Georgia, many loving relatives near and far and wonderful lifetime friends who will cherish her memory for years to come.Memorial contributions may be made to;St. Anthony&#39;s Hospital FoundationSt. Petersburg Museum of Fine ArtsLittle Traverse Bay Humane Societyor a charity of your choice.Links to charities at the bottom of this page."
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