Janet Faye Kirkpatrick

Janet F. Kirkpatrick, 75, Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on January 28, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was married on December 8, 1957 to John A. Kirkpatrick and was married for 38 years. She is survived by her 7 children, Linda Burges (Springfield, MO), Karen Bartenstein (Manassas, VA), Diane Miller (Springfield, MO), Donna (Lee) Pickett (Thompson, Manitoba), Stacy (Jason) Kirkpatrick-Reed (Virginia Beach, VA) John D. (Dorothy) Kirkpatrick (Warrenton, VA) and Robin (Brian) Shipp (Charleston, SC), 1 sister, Joyce (Bill) Blay (Roseville, Michigan), 2 brothers, Jack (Charlotte) Smith (Manilla, IA) and Duane C. Smith (Springdale, Arkansas), 3 brothers in law, Mike Kirkpatrick (Ontario, CA), Chris Kirkpatrick (Banner Elk, NC), and Danny Kirkpatrick (Wisconsin), 3 sisters in law, Katie Ritenour (Macclenny, FL), Nancy Johnston (Macclenny, FL), and Wanda Hudson (Haymarket, VA). She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and her life-long friend Agnes Lewis, as well as many, many extended family members. Janet’s husband, John, preceded her in death in 1995 from injuries received in service to his country. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Duane and Edith Smith, her brother James Smith, 2 sisters, Judy Schwisow and Edith Lynn Whaley and 2 precious grandchildren, Michael and Karly Fairbairn. A memorial service will be held on March 2nd, 2015 at the Pierce Funeral Home located at 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. There will be a private family viewing from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., a public viewing from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., with services immediately following. Interment will be at Quantico National Military Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, Janet’s children are requesting that donations be made to the Janet F. Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund. Janet’s daughter, Stacy, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and all proceeds will go towards Stacy’s medical expense and chemotherapy treatments. To make a donation, please visit www.janetfkirkpatrickmemorialfund.mydagsite.com Janet will always be remembered for the love and dedication she showed her family and the selfless way she lived her life. Her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of the countless people whose lives she touched. Better than any inheritance, Janet leaves her family with the knowledge that her faith in God was paramount and that someday they would see her again. P. S. We love you MORE!

Janet Faye Kirkpatrick

January 28, 1940 - February 24, 2015