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Janet Henry |
Henry had been at UNMC for 20 years.
“Dedicated, quality, conscientious, hardworking are just some of the words that emerge when you think of Janet,” said Barb Jackson, Ph.D., director of the department’s Interdisciplinary Center for Program Evaluation. “She has been the backbone of our department, keeping things running smoothly and balancing the many demands of the job and supporting us all as well.
“But most important was her character. She taught us how to face the challenges of life, through her own courage and strength and positive approach to life.”
According to the Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Visitation with the family is 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a celebration of life service at 7 p.m., at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel, 545 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in her name.
To see the Nonpareil’s full obituary on Henry, click here.
It was always about everybody else! A shining star that I'll miss every day!
Janet was an amazing, inspirational, strong woman. She enriched all the lives she touched with her courage and grace. Janet will be greatly missed.
Janet was the most courageous, selfless, strong, beautiful, and positive person I have ever known. She was an inspiration and will continue to be. I know my life is better for knowing her. I am truly blessed to have called her my dear friend. Becky
Janet was my candy lady, each time I went to MMI I had to stop and say HI, she made a lot of people happy with her smile and kind words, I will miss my friend !!!
Matt Walsh. (From UNMC facilities )
It is always hard to lose a dedicated member and a valued friend. These events leave a void in us, and we must treasure the memories… I regret that I did not have a chance to meet her.
Even if you worked her at MMI, you would have never known that Janet had been battling cancer. She was always more interested in others than saying anything about herself. We miss you Janet.
Janet was a kind and caring person who was always happy and smiling. I will miss her smile.
Janet was such a kind, talented, generous, and dedicated woman whose strength, commitment, and determination will always be unparalleled. Her smile and kind heart will always be remembered. She will be so very greatly missed!
She brought a kind and gentle spirit to all of us that we will miss very much.
Janet's ready smile, courage and perseverance have been a true inspiration to many of us at MMI. She was a valued member of the MMI 'family'. Rest in peace, Janet
Janet was an amazingly strong woman who cared most about everyone else. She will be truly missed and it was a pleasure getting to know and work with her.
“When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.”
I will greatly miss the sunshine which was her smile, laugh, and hugs. She was such an inspiration and I am blessed that she shared her time and friendship with me!
I knew Janet only through our institute lunches. She was always the first to arrive to help, and the last to leave with the clean dishes to return. She embodied the mission statement of service to others – with a wonderful smile. Se had my admiration and you have my sincere condolences…
Janet was our "Coordinator of Chaos" and that title doesn't do her justice-she will be missed beyond words not just for her vital role in our functioning, but also for her kind-hearted and giving nature. She showed us what dedication and strength in the midst of trials was and we'll miss that smile EVERYDAY!!!
Kelly Crotty
Janet was truly the definition of heroic in my eyes: brave, courageous, dauntless and fearless. I am very grateful for her friendship and inspiration. She will live on in each of our hearts…
I had the pleasure of working with Janet since she started at MMI. I will always admire her strength, but most of all, I loved those times when we laughed. You will be missed, my friend.
MMI will not be the same- since the Education department moved to the Center I have missed seeing her walking the halls. Janet was always the go to person for MMI's picnics and even if you worked with her infrequently, like me, you could rely on Janet with her keen mind and attention to detail to get things done, or help you accomplish your goals. Our loss, heaven's gain.
Janet was strength and gentleness at her core; but wrapped in a fun-loving personality. I keep finding myself thinking selfishly of how much poorer our lives will be without her. Carol
I'm so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. I admired her for the strength, courage and dedication that she emanated. She will be missed. May she rest in peace now…Gail Svagera
Janet was a kind, steady presence at MMI. Her courage was amazing; her gentleness unparalleled. She will be greatly missed.
Janet was such a kind, gentle spirit! Always had a smile and was one of the sweetest people I have ever met! We were lucky to work with her here at MMI….she will be greatly missed…
Janet was an inspiration to us all! She fought a courageous battle with strength and grace. She touched the hearts of many and she will be greatly missed.
Resilience! She was a woman who embodied perseverance in the face of adversity! A true ray of sun in the lives of those who were blessed enough to share it with her.
I will miss your contagious smile, gentle nature and kind heart. My deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
She was by far the strongest women I have ever met! She was a friend to everyone and I miss her everyday!
It is hard to imagine MMI without Janet. She was really at the heart of who we are and what we do. She will be dearly missed….
Farewell my dear department coworker, farewell. Gabriella Castro
I will miss Janet's infectious smile and beautiful laughter and in my heart I know you will walk beside us in the hallways of MMI and smile.
Everyone has summed Janet up beautifully. She was loved by the MMI family. She was an amazing lady for many many reasons. She will be missed.
Jennifer Villegas
Work around the office will not be the same without her, like mentioned before she was our pillar, our coordinator during chaos, the " do it all" or " HR department" how I used to called her, but most of all, we will miss her smile, her willingness to help others and her beautiful kindness even on her hardest days. You were loved.
Janet will be greatly missed! As many have said before, she always had a smile on her face and such kindness that seems so rare these days.
Janet always had a smile and a warm "hello" whenever you saw her in the halls. She will be missed by many!