Janet L. Lange

Janet Laurine Lange Jan. 12, 1931 - Oct. 20, 2021 On Wednesday Oct. 20, 2021, our beloved mother went home to be with her heavenly father and those that have passed on before, after a short battle with cancer. She is finally free to fly, sing with the heavenly choir and have her "yurt on Mars." For those that knew her, she will be remembered for her beautiful operatic voice, being able to laugh at herself, her adventurous spirit, her wonderful poems and rhymes, her beautiful piano playing, and of course sending cards! Her love of classical music was instilled in all her children. She was feisty, strong willed, and kept us all on our toes. She loved the fall season with its beautiful autumn leaves and rich colors. She loved stormy skies where trees "danced in the wind," and the clouds that were dark and dramatic. She loved the deep blue skies as well, with puffy cumulus clouds. She is infamous for her "Pink Cloud" story where she would gather all the children around to tell it impromptu while including every child listening. She later went on to publish this story under the title, "An Unusual Journey". We are grateful for the time we got to spend with Mom in her last weeks, and we will never forget the kindness of her caregivers and hospice team. Janet was born in New York. She lived briefly in Indiana with her mother and sister. She graduated High School and went to work in a bank. She married Patrick Rogers and had one child named Anne. Later she moved to California to start a new life and be near her sister. After working in a factory for a year, Janet decided to go to college and earned a teaching degree. She then decided to accept a position teaching first grade in Gold Beach, Oregon where she met and married Harold Lange. They then moved to Hemlock, WA., the foundation for our love of nature and mom's favorite place amongst the huge maples and firs. Janet and Harold had three children, Taryn, Mark and Cheryl. Sadly, Harold passed on February 6, 2004, just shy of their 40th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day, but now they are together again! Janet is survived by her children, Anne Rogers, Taryn Witt family (spouse Charlie), Mark Lange family (spouse Christy) and Cheryl Lange (spouse Jon) along with four grandchildren, Erik, Madison, Devyn, and Jesse, and one great-grandchild, Gavin. She is also survived by her sister Eleanor and her children, John, Christopher, and Suzanne. She was sweetness and light and a firestorm, she was our mother and we loved her. She will be greatly missed, but we know we will see her again one day. That is the greatest gift and promise of our Lord and Savior Jesus who says, "All that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13. Interment service: Friday Nov. 5, 2021, at 11:00am. Willamette National Cemetery 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, OR 97266 If attending, please arrive at 10:30. Memorial Service: Thursday March 24, 2022, at 11:00am. Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1603 N. Parkway Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604 Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: Catholic Charities USA: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org, and Community Home Health and Hospice: https://www.chhh.org

Janet L. Lange

January 12, 1931 - October 20, 2021