In Memory of

Janet

Farrow

Obituary for Janet Farrow

Janet Lynn Farrow, age 64, has gone home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 27, 1949 to Emile Dick Dobbelmann, who predeceased her, and Bette Dobbelmann LaKamp in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1967. In 1969 she met and fell in love with Thomas C. Farrow. They were married later that year. They were happily married for over 44 years. Janet and Thomas were blessed with four wonderful sons, Joel, Chris, Scott and Mark, and eleven grandchildren. At the time of her passing she lived in Gonzales, Texas, where she spent half her life. She lived for her family and friends. She loved to travel and to visit with family. She worked at JC Penny in Victoria, TX for over 10 years and maintained friendships with many who referred to her as Grandma. She was a hard and dedicated worker and only stopped working when she became ill. Janet is preceded in death by her father, Emile; and her brother Richard Dick Dobbelmann. Janet is survived by her loving and devoted husband Thomas, of Gonzales, Texas; son Joel Farrow & wife Laverne, of Portland, Texas; son Christopher Farrow & wife Rachel, of Hampton, Virginia; son Scott Farrow & wife Nikki, of Fridley, Minnesota, and son Mark Farrow & wife Elyse, of Houston, Texas; four granddaughters, Katlyn, Silver, Lauren, and Halle, and seven grandsons, Blaze, Steele, Joshua, Jared, Dylan, Jake, and Logan. She is also survived by her mother, Bette Dobbelmann LaKamp, of Chisago City, Minnesota; sister JoAnn Fetsch & husband Jim, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was loved by so many. In Lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/GrandmaJanetFarrow A memorial service is being held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 3pm at Pat Foley Funeral Home, 1200 W. 34th St., Houston, Texas 77018.