It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Jeanette Janostin, who passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at the age of 72 years. She will be dearly missed by her family. She leaves behind her five children, and eight grandchildren; son Michael (Shelly), Kent and Cole Janostin, daughter Michelle (Ed), Tyler and Jayden Kolodychuk, son Patrick (Sally), Brendan and Connor Janostin, daughter Patricia Janostin and son Christopher (Jennifer), Stephan and Kristen Janostin. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Ben Janostin, her parents Mike and Mary Bilanski, in-laws Stefan and Maria Janostin, brothers Edward and Donald Bilanski and sister-in-law Emily Bilanski. Jeanette was born on August 10, 1943 and was raised on the family farm near Alticane, SK. She attended Canada School, and as the eldest child of the family had many responsibilities on the farm. She went on to Saskatoon Business College and worked as a Secretary at the North Battleford Union Hospital. She enjoyed her work and the people she worked with at the hospital. In October, 1963 Ben and Jeanette began their married life together, they raised their family of five children, farmed and contributed to community life in the Hafford area. In 2010 they retired and moved to North Battleford. Jeanette instilled a strong work ethic in her children. She took great pride in her family, home and yard. She spent endless hours in her garden and with her flowers – but enjoyed delegating out chores and tasks as needed. She was a meticulous housekeeper and an excellent cook. A gracious hostess, Jeanette entertained many neighbors, friends, relatives and extended relatives over the years. No one ever left hungry. She loved her children and her grandchildren very much. She shared this love by preparing delicious meals and endless batches of pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cakes and always prepared a special cake for birthdays. Jeanette was an avid Saskatchewan Roughrider football fan and friends knew not to call her when the "game" was on. She liked to keep up with current events, politics, reading the Saskatoon Star Phoenix and watching news casts daily. Jeanette was a CWL member for many years and contributed to the church. The Catholic faith was very important to Jeanette, remembering people in prayer, having masses said for the souls of the deceased and being thankful to God for His blessings. Prayers were held on December 29th at 7:00 pm at the Sallows and McDonald - Wilson-Zehner Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:00 am at the St. Solange Roman Catholic Church in Hafford, SK. Private Interment followed later that day at St. Solange Cemetery. The family requests masses in Jeanette’s memory at St. Solange Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church or at the church of your choice or donations may be made to St. Solange Catholic Church. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family has placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. 306-445-2418
