Obituary: Samis, Janis J.

Age 81

Wed., Nov. 5, 2014

SAMIS, Janis J.

Born April 1, 1933, and passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2014.

Born in Edgley, ND.

Jan lived there thru her childhood.

As a young adult, Jan moved to Spokane in 1950, following her sister and brother in-law to Spokane for work.

Five and a half years later, Jan met Jim Samis and within a short time the two were married and had three children.

Jan spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.

Jan spent her time with family and friends and really enjoyed a good yard sale or thrift store.

She also enjoyed going out to lunch with friends after spending time out shopping.

Jan was a member of the Womans Auxiliary VFW #51 for many years.

Jan’s greatest fulfillment was her family, her love for others goes without saying.

Our mother was loved by so many and will be deeply missed by all.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jim Samis (1991); and daughter, Juline Jackson (2013).

She is survived by son, Steve Samis and wife Rhonda Samis; son, Greg Samis; and numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral Services to be held November 8, 2014, at 12:00 noon, at The Davenport Cemetery (Mountain View Cemetery, Lincoln, County).

Following the graveside service, the Samis family will be having a Memorial Celebration at the family home on Carlisle street at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jan’s name to Meals on Wheels, Spokane, or The Womans Auxiliary VFW #51 of Spokane.

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