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Janet Chipman Obituary

Janet succumbed to a long and difficult battle with cancer on October 26, 2009. She was born Janet Kay Dodge at Research Hospital in Kansas City on October 21, 1944. She grew up in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. Janet received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Kansas/Kansas University Medical Center in 1967. That was also the year that she married her husband of 42 years, Brian Chipman who survives. The family first moved to Colorado Springs in 1968. She returned to the Kansas City area in 1968 and moved to Wisconsin for six years in 1972. Janet returned to Colorado Springs in 1978 and worked briefly at St. Francis Hospital and then also worked for 12 years as an El Paso County Health Nurse. Most of her life she devoted full time as a mother to Kelly Gandy (William) of Colorado Springs and Stacey Sweeney (Daniel) of Mt. Vernon, Maine. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Morgan Gandy, Mollie Gandy, Mathew Gandy and Madison Gandy all of Colorado Springs. In addition she is survived by her brothers, Dale Dodge of Indio, Ca. and Neil Dodge of Shawnee Mission, Kansas as well as a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Janet's strong faith was evident in all she did. She was involved with the Heavenly Crafters, cooked for Naomi fellowship, took care of children for MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) and opened her home to international students through Action International. Janet had always been a seamstress, learning at an early age from her aunt. She expanded upon that talent and found her true expertise as a quilter. She loved to quilt and would spend hours putting them together and helping others with their projects. She sold some of her quilts but most were given to friends and family. She was very active in the quilting group Heavenly Crafters, where they would make quilts and donate them to places like Ronald McDonald House, Tessa, and other organizations. Janet also had a love of music that she shared with her entire family. She would listen to music for hours, played the piano, the flute, and sang in the church choir for a number of years. So many friends, church family, and a strong neighborhood saw the family through the battle and we wish to thank them all as we could not have done it without them. We would also like to thank the Pikes Peak Hospice and Sunny Vista Nursing Facility for the amazing care given. There will be a memorial service at Village Seven Presbyterian Church to be held Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a remembrance be made in Janet's name to her quilting group or Music Evangelism Foundation. The contact information is Heavenly Crafters c/o Village Seven Presbyterian Church and Music Evangelism Foundation is MEF, PO BOX 6617, Colorado Springs, Co. 80934.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 29, 2009.

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Gary/Danna Bohall

October 30, 2009

Dear Brian, We are sorry we cannot be there with you today to honor Janet and her rich and beautiful life. You are in our thoughts and certainly our prayers. Love, Gary & Danna Bohall

Linda Sanderson

October 30, 2009

Brian and Family
I was saddened to hear Janet had passed. She was a part of those I consider my extended Curves family. Before her illness she shared the same workout time as myself and many other regulars. Her humor and encouragement always made my time on the circuit more fun. I know she fought a good fight - longer than anyone expected. I know she was sad when she couldn't join us at Curves anymore but I'm sure she's back to working the heavenly circuit without any pain. She will be missed. I won't be able to attend the services but will remember her with a donation to one of her requested charities.

October 30, 2009

October 30, 2009
Dear Brian and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. You have been in our prayers each day and we thank God that we know Janet is now in the arms of our Lord Jesus where there is no more suffering.
I'm sorry we are unable to attend the memorial service but just know that we care.
In Christian love,
Don and Eula Pantle

Karla Nordstrom (Criswell)

October 30, 2009

Kelly, I am praying for you and your family. I will really miss your mom. I had the privelege of growing up with her and then seeing her in church and on good ol' Borrego Drive after all these years. What a blessing to have known her. Please know your family is in my thoughts and I am praying for you all during this time. I am so sorry I am unable to attend the service but I will be thinking of you.

Terry Sims

October 30, 2009

Kelly, Maggie and I are praying for you and your family. It is times like this that we need the strength of others as well as that of our Heavenly Father.
This "Guest Book" is a wonderful way for individuals to express their concern. Following Matt's death we were comforted again and again by reading the comments. We even had it printed so we could keep it.

Marti Hornbeak

October 29, 2009

Stacy, Dan and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear that Janet has died. I was amazed at her fortitude; that she lived as long as she did with her condition. I am quite saddened by the fact that I only heard the news yesterday because I had surgery today. I hate that I will be unable to attend the funeral tomorrow physically but I will be there with you in thought and prayer.

I only met your parents once at the wedding but I know how very special they were just by knowing their incredible daughter. It deeply saddens me too, Stacy, that you have lost your mother at such a young age because I know it is so much harder.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much you will miss her. Just know that I am here for you; that I love you and Dan enormously, and plan to stay in better contact now that my life is finally improving from the last few years.

Again, I am sorry for your pain, heartache, and sorrow and hope that my sympathy gives you even the slightest ease. Never forget that you and Dan are very special to me.

Much love to you and your entire family.

Marti Hornbeak

Jeannie O'Donnell

October 29, 2009

I am so sorry for the lose of your wife and mother. I am unable to attend the memorial service but please know how much I miss Janet and I am praying for your family. I truly did appreciate the "shining light" Janet brought to our world and especially her commitment to MOP's.

Jeannie O'Donnell, Village Seven Presbyterian Church.

Dianne Williford

October 29, 2009

Kelly, we are praying for you, your sister, dad, and all the rest of the family during this time. Much love and prayers,
Bobby & Dianne Williford & family

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