Obituary: Prawdzik, Janice Ann

Age 63

Wed., June 10, 2015

PRAWDZIK, Janice Ann July 11, 1951 - June 2, 2015 Janice Ann Prawdzik was an incredibly passionate person in every aspect of her life.

Surrounded by loved ones, she passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2015.

Her selfless acts of giving and warm spirit touched many lives in her 63 years with us.

Jan accomplished a countless number of achievements, both personal and professional, and the waves of her giving personality will be remembered by the myriad of people who were blessed to enter her life.

Jan will be greatly missed by her husband, Stephen Prawdzik, and daughter, Laura Prawdzik.

The amount of love and support that has come from many people has been an incredible blessing to Jan’s family.

We humbly request that any donations be made in Jan’s name to the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane.

Funeral Services for Jan are as follows: Friday, June 12, 2015: Viewing: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm.

(Hennessey Funeral Home, Division); Saturday, June 13, 2015: Funeral Mass: 10:00 am (Saint Peter’s Catholic Church), Committal Service: 11:30 am (Mary Queen of Peace, Ben Burr Road).

To view Jan’s online memorial, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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