Obituary of Janet Manderville

Janet L. (Mack) Manderville (57) of Rathdrum, ID, died Tuesday June 7, 2011 in CDA. She was born August 24, 1953 in Wardner, ID to Albert & Fern (Baxter) Mack. Janet spent her childhood in Pinehurst until the family moved to CDA in 1965. She attended CDA High School and after graduating in 1971 she met her soul mate Jeff. She had 2 children she adored and supported them in every path they chose in life. She was loved and will be missed by so many of her family and friends. She battled breast cancer for 10 years and always had a positive attitude. She was an example to us all. The lessons taught were how we can all embrace life and live it to the fullest. In the end, she knew she taught us well enough to return home to her parents, nephew and God. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, being with family, lovely crocheting and quilting. Being a part of the 'Blazing Divas' dancing group was another highlight in her life. She had a wonderful work ethic that was greatly appreciated by her employers. She loved tending to her alpacas and gardening. On great summer days, she enjoyed times spent with friends and family riding ATVs and fishing. One of her favorite things to say was, "Think happy thoughts." She is survived by her husband/soul mate, Jeff Manderville. They have been happily married for 31 years. She is also Survived by mother and father in law Bill & Barb Manderville, her sister and brother in laws and 8 nieces and nephews. Also by a son, Josh Manderville and daughter Jessy (Jessica) Manderville, also by her brothers, John Mack , Larry & Deanna Mack, and sisters Sharry & Larry Crockett and Helen & Steve McCormick and 14 nieces and nephews and other close relatives along with honorary family that Janet kept close to her heart. Memorial services will be held on June 11, 2011 at 3pm at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls, ID. Please visit Janet's memorial page at belltowerfuneralhome.com.