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Janet Fay Florer

September 9, 1941 - May 12, 2011
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 5/17, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 5/16, 7:00 pm

Janet Florer, 69, of Midland, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, May 16, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at St. Ann's Catholic Church.Janet was born September 9, 1941 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated in 1959 from Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City and attended Iowa State University. Janet worked as a flight attendant for Braniff International from 1962 to 1965. Braniff terminated her employment on Janet's wedding day, September 4, 1965 because Braniff had a policy that stated female employees could not work as flight attendants and be married. She lived in Dallas from 1962 until 1977, when she moved to Midland.Janet was a member of St. Ann's Altar Society, since 1982, serving as the president from 1989 to 1990. She was also a member of St. Ann's school board and served as co-chair for the annual family fair in 1982. She was a Midland Memorial Hospital auxiliary member from 1985 to 2004, serving as treasurer from 1987 to 1989 and president from 1990 to 1991. She worked 7,118 hours in Midland Memorial Hospital's gift shop. She also walked over 25,000 miles as a mall walker. She was also a CASA advocate. Survivors include husband, Neil Florer of Midland; children, Timothy Florer and wife Sharrianna and granddaughter Robin, all of Austin, Thomas Florer of San Antonio, Dr. Christine Florer of Austin, and Robert Florer and wife Mary and grandsons Zachery and Kyle, all of Bridge City, Texas and Jesse Smelser of Dallas; sisters, Shirley Tramp of Dakota City, Nebraska, Wanda Smelser of Sioux City, Iowa and Cyndi Miller of Spirit Lake, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; and the family dog, Choco, who slept by Janet's side during her entire illness.She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Smelser and sisters, Jeri Spars and Diane Churchill.A special thanks to the St. Ann's care and share group for their support during this difficult time. Also, special thanks to Janet's many friends of all faiths who prayed for her.The family suggests that memorials be made to the Buffalo Trail Council. BSA, Endowment Fund, 1101 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701 or the St. Ann's School Endowment Fund, 1901 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Tuesday 5/17, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 5/16, 7:00 pm

Janet Florer, 69, of Midland, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, May 16, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at St. Ann's Catholic Church.Janet was born September 9, 1941 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. SheContinue Reading

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Ed Everett left a message on June 10, 2011:
Neil, Very Very sorry for your loss...Note: Lost "Tootie", suddenly, July 8, 2009. Pls give me a holler. Ed
Walt and Teri Dietderich left a message on May 17, 2011:
Neil and family, we share your sadness with the death of Jan and know that she will be watching over all of you until you join her in heaven. We'll be praying for you and your family. Walt & TERI
Matt and Julie Buckingham left a message on May 17, 2011:
Neil and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Christ's peace to you guys.
Danny and BJ Hendrix left a message on May 17, 2011:
She was a strong and beautiful lady. May God bless and comfort the family. Love BJ and Danny Hendrix
Diana Ramirez left a message on May 16, 2011:
Mr. Florer and Family I was blessed to have known Jan. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out, always with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diana Ramirez
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Louis Brezina left a message on May 16, 2011:
Dear Florers, She was a beautiful woman and like my second mom growing up... Wishing you all strength during this time...
Trey and Becky Wetendorf left a message on May 16, 2011:
Such a sweet, special lady! Always a pleasure knowing "Mrs. Florer" as a young girl at St. Ann's and "Jan" as I grew up. Was fun catching up with the family at Midland College functions and around town. Rob- Will never forget your mom showing me how to properly eat a fried egg sandwich when I spent the night in Kindergarten. Thinking of you all! Love, Trey and Becky (Hilton) Wetendorf
Bob Brinkmann left a message on May 16, 2011:
Jan Florer, A beautiful lady inside and out. She will be truely missed. Praise and Thanks she is pain free and happy in the presence of our Lord. Our prayers and most sincere condolences are for your family in this time of loss. Let us know if you need anything. Bob, Denia, Brezzy, & Breyden Brinkmann
Bob and Bette Carole Koen left a message on May 16, 2011:
Dear Neil and family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jan- wife, mother, grandmother, friend. She made a mark in all of our hearts. Bette Carole and Bob Koen
Ed & Virginia Leech left a message on May 15, 2011:
Jan: You are infinitely happy now, sitting with God... while we are all saddened that you are not here to give us more example... of how to be selfless and full of love. Ed & Virginia Leech
Jim and Ruth Boyce left a message on May 15, 2011:
We are saddened by Jan's death and regret that we are unable to attend her wake and funeral mass. She and Neil, and the family, are in our thoughts and prayers. "So boast thee now death, for in thy possession lies a lass unparalleled". Jim and Ruth Boyce
Jim and Ruth Boyce left a message on May 15, 2011:
A candle was lit by Jim and Ruth Boyce on 2011/05/15
Eadie Martin left a message on May 14, 2011:
The memorial picture of Jan is exactly how I remember her when she started dating Neil. It was no surprise to any of us that he fell in love with her. She was beautiful on the outside, as well as inside. Her life was one of reaching out with love to friends and family. The world is a better place because of her.
Shirley Hodges left a message on May 14, 2011:
Dear Neil, Although we haven't seen each other for years, some of my great memories are of you and Jan and I working together at St. Ann's. I thought Jan was a very special person. My most sincere condolences. Shirley Hodges
David Lewis left a message on May 14, 2011:
Dear Neil, Jan was a great person, it was a pleasure to know her and you, we are praying for you and I know God will fill the void she has left. The good news is she is with our Lord and feeling great. Take care and call us if you need anything. David and Maureen Lewis
Larry Blankenship left a message on May 14, 2011:
May the rememberance of her life be cause to celebrate the full life she led in this world. Her life has now begun anew in Heaven.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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