Janet Marie (Boyer) White
1 Post CondolencesJanet Marie (Boyer) White, born on January 8, 1931, passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2023. She was the youngest of nine children born to Frank Elmer and Lillie Marie (Hegle) Boyer.
In 1949 she graduated from Ithaca High School and married Duane Leroy White in 1955.
Janet was an avid sports person. She played on softball teams as a pitcher. She was also an avid bowler, carrying a 180 average. She also enjoyed playing golf and camping at School Section Lake with many friends and family. Although she never had children of her own, she enjoyed the company of her furry four legged cats.
Janet is survived by her special friend Helene Knuver, and neighbor Karen Kindel, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Duane; brothers: Ken and Gert, Lowell and Bernice, Clare, Gwendell and Jean, Don and Clara; and her sisters: Audrey and Bob Saxton, Elaine and Deforest Tate, and Clarice Boyer.
A private graveside service will take place Wednesday, May 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life will take place June 24, 2023 from 2-4pm at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. A special thank you to Helene Knuver , and Mark and Sue Boyer for all their help.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.
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