Janice Duer (nee Huth) Walker died peacefully of natural causes while under Warsaw hospice care at her daughter's home in Attica, NY, on July 1, 2015. Janice was born 3/13/1932, in her parents' apartment in the historic J. Eshelman Building, Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY. Her parents were Pauline (nee Knapp) and Harold Huth; as the eldest of their two children, her younger sister is Mrs. Doreen (Walter) Wilkins, Akron, NY. Janice was a 1949 graduate of Akron Central High School, Akron, NY. In 1950 she married and decades later was divorced from dairy farmer, Edward J. Walker, who is deceased. The couple initially owned an Aberdeen Angus farm on McNeeley Rd, Akron, while her husband also worked at the nearby Carborundum plant. Approximately a decade into their marriage, the couple then purchased a family-run Holstein dairy farm on Sumner Road in Darien.
Janice was predeceased by 3 of her children: infant Kathy, and adult siblings Loren, and Kim Walker. Janice is survived by 3 of her 6 children- her eldest, Cheryl L. Walker, Batavia; and the two youngest, Lars B. Walker, Ephrata, PA; and Mrs. Connie (Peter) Balon, Cascade Rd, Attica. Janice is also survived by 5 grandchildren- Courtney and Brett Walker, Phoenix, AZ; Brandon Walker, Batavia; Mrs. Carrie (Gary) Talley, Youngsville, NC; and Mrs. Nicolette (Matthew) Fraterrigo, Attica. She leaves 4 beloved great-grandchildren: Caiden Talley, NC; and Gianna and identical twin sisters Alina and Viviana Fraterrigo, Attica. Janice also joyfully gained a granddaughter and great-granddaughter through marriage: Mrs. Sarah (Joe) Lawton and their infant daughter Cailee.
An artistic person and animal lover, Janice was a capable and hard-working homemaker, farm wife; and retired Certified Nurse's Aide at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia. She showed fortitude in life, and made substantial personal sacrifices for her children and grandchildren. In retirement, at her home on the corner of Hopkins Rd. in East Pembroke, Janice enjoyed flower gardening, the company of her pet dog, watching her TV “slop opera,” and completing the Daily's crossword puzzle. A cherished Mom, she will be sorely missed by her family, and is wished God's blessings. No funeral hours are scheduled. A prayer, “Safely Home” saved and previously read at Janice's maternal grandfather, the Reverend Clyde Dire Knapp's funeral will be read at her graveside. Her remains will be buried in the Brainard Cemetery, Attica, NY. Memorials in Janice's honor may be made to Warsaw Home Care and Hospice, to the American Heart Association, or to the ASPCA.
Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
