Janis Marie Reynolds Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janis Marie Larsen Reynolds passed away on the morning of November 11th, 2021. She was many things to many people and her legacy lives on in the people who now mourn her loss. She was born on June 28th, 1947 in Provo, Utah. She was the third of four children born to George Dale and Eva Larsen. She met and fell in love with Jackson Edward Reynolds. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS temple on May 19th,1972. They were blessed with five children whom she loved dearly and deeply. From an early youth she learned a strong work ethic, gained a testimony and love of the Savior and cultivated a beautifully tough persistence that carried her through life's many ups and downs. This same tenacity made her a committed Wife, loving Mother, loyal Friend and dedicated employee. She was loved by so many, including at her places of employment. She worked for many years at Signetics Corporation as a production operator and team leader in the manufacturing of complex computer hardware. Later in life she worked as a bus aide for elementary school kids and in the cafeteria at Cabelas. Work life was happy where her strong work ethic and gracious personality helped her make life-long friends every place she worked. Janis was a brilliant artist. After her time at Signetics she had the opportunity to hone her natural skills at Utah Valley State College and earned an associates degree in graphics/commercial art. She for a time owned her own business “Graphics on Glass” and was particularly talented in etching artistic designs on glass, mirrors, rocks, eggs and wood. Her artistic touch covered so many mediums and styles from t-shirt designs, sketching, water color, jewelry making and design, crocheting, stained glass and other glass projects and making home decor crafts. She frequented craft bazaars and farmers markets where she would sell her art alongside her husband who was a very skilled woodworker. Her great love of family and friends often kept her busy creating art as gifts. The ones lucky enough to receive these gifts will always remember her talent and loving heart. Janis had many other talents, hobbies and loves, many of which seemed to encompass that love of gift giving. She spent countless hours in the kitchen creating culinary delights for the people she loved. Jars of freshly canned peaches, pears and salsa lined the shelves of their kitchen. Homemade holiday treats, candies and breads were regularly made with love filling the house with wonderful smells often with the sounds of Neil Diamond's Christmas album playing in the background. The outdoors were a great joy to her and the frequent subject of much of her art. Flowers, mountains, the ocean, beautiful sunsets and wildlife captured her heart. She spent countless hours in her youth and adult years hiking and camping with friends and family. Later in life as age made it difficult to do some of the physical things, she still enjoyed outdoor adventures with her family, dinners at parks, sitting in the yard talking and driving up the beautiful canyons close to home. Family time was a strong priority. Along with her husband they would organize family vacations and reunions that created priceless family memories. Janis valued and loved people. Many people will remember her best from memories of long phone calls, in-person visits, stories of adventures and advice about the things and people she loved the most. She had an amazing ability to make you feel comfortable and loved in her presence. Janis was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jackson Edward Reynolds. Their children were so vitally important to them and the strong bonds of love they created will last through the generations. Children are Jana (Kary) Johansson, JoAnn (Jade) Jarrett, Jayson (Meg) Reynolds, Julie (Dean) Krzymowski and twelve grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter Jennifer and her brother Glen Larsen. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 am, at the Lindon 1st Ward, 56 East 600 North, Lindon, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to services form 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Orem City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Janis Marie Reynolds

June 28, 1947 - November 11, 2021

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