In Loving Memory
Long time Marin County resident Janet M. Smith passed away on Jan. 26, 2023 in the peace and quiet of her youngest daughter’s home in Healdsburg, CA. She was 94 years old.
Janet was born on April 27,1928, to Carl & Gwendolyn Martin in Washington, Iowa. Following the death of her mother, Janet’s family moved to Sausalito, California, when she was 14 years old. Janet remained close with her two siblings, Jack and Carol, throughout both of their lives. She graduated from Tamalpais High in 1946 and went to work for Bank of America as a bookkeeper—a skill she continued to use throughout her life.
In 1957 Janet married the love of her life, Walter A. Smith (1911–1986). They lived a beautiful life full of travel (usually for business or bowling tournaments), running a business (Hagen & Smith Moving Company), parties (rumor is their parties were always the best), and family (combined they had 8 children).
Janet was a lifelong Girl Scout, involved in Horse Camps, Cookie Sales, the Historical Society, and acting as a Scout Leader for over 35 years. She was honored in a 2020 ceremony for her many years of dedication and felt this was one of her greatest accomplishments in life. Beyond this, Janet was an avid volunteer (Kaiser Permanente), sports lover (SF Giants, 49ers, Warriors), and hobbyist (Marin Merrie Mini-Makers). She held love in her heart for people from all walks of life and put her family above everything.
Janet Smith—Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Friend—is deeply missed and will always be remembered for her loving heart, sweet spirit, and ready smile.
She is survived by her five children (Barbara, Scott, Jennifer, Matt, Jeff), 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grand- children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, for Janet at Mill Valley Scout Hall, 177 E. Blithedale Ave. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please join us to share your memories of Janet with her family on that day.
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