Janet R. Rutz, 74, of Waco passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Puyallup, Washington. Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco.
Janet was born on August 30, 1939 in Flint Michigan, but has been a long time resident of Waco. Janet was a gift to all who knew her and loved her. She loved her family her friends her farm and her animals. Janet was the rock of our family that all could go to for advice and guidance.
Janet was preceded in death by her mother; father; sister; brother and husband.
Janet is survived by daughter, Debbie Whitton; granddaughters, Kimberly and Chelsea; grandson-in-law, Mack; great granddaughter, Elizabeth all of Puyallup, Washington. Her son, James Coia; grandson, Zachary; daughter-in-law, Deanna of Waco; and sister, Betty Slaight of Waco. She also had many, many other family members that she loved very much.
Our lives will never be the same.
Jeremiah 29;11 "For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."