Obituary of Janice-Christine Webster

PLEWES , Janice Christine (nee Webster) September 9, 1971 - June 4, 2009 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Janice Plewes, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, in a tragic accident in Penticton, BC, on June 4, 2009, at the age of 37. Janice was born in North Vancouver, and her family later lived in Edmonton for three years before settling in Calgary in 1979. Janice attended the Andrew Sibbald, Nickle, Dr. E.P. Scarlett and Western Canada schools and graduated in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. Janice was an undergraduate co-op computer programming student at Nortel Networks in Ottawa and Renaissance Energy in Calgary, and upon graduation joined Novatel GPS in Calgary as a programmer, testing software used in global positioning systems. Janice and her husband Cameron first met as young teenagers, began a serious relationship as older teenagers, and were married (to the relief of many) on September 8, 2001. Janice set aside her professional career in July of 2004 with the birth of Anna, who was joined by a brother, Andrew, in September of 2006 and a sister, Amy, in September of 2008. She devoted herself to her own young family as she had always dedicated herself to her family and friends. A few years ago, Janice discovered an interest in the sport of triathlon and pursued it with characteristic dedication, enjoying training for and competing in many events, including the Ironman Canada race in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Janice leaves behind her husband and children, parents Gary and Margaret, her eldest brother Brent (Glenys, children Karyss and Kaleb) and older brother Jeff. Janice will also be lovingly remembered by her uncle John Webster (Alison), cousin Scott Webster (Sarah), parents-in-law Don and Betty Plewes, brother-in-law Geoff (Sue, son Evan), and sister-in-law Katherine; as well as by her many relatives, her many friends and countless others who knew her. A celebration of a life much shorter than hoped, yet well lived, will be held at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 - 8 Street S.W.) today, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Canon M. Ansley Tucker presiding. A reception will follow at the Calgary Golf & Country Club (located one and a half blocks west of Elbow Drive on 50 Avenue S.W.). Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.commemorativeservices.ca . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made, in memory of Janice Plewes, to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8. Telephone 403-955-8818), where a permanent fund has been established in her name. Janice will be forever loved and missed. Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 403-265-1199. Calgary Family Owned www.commemorativeservices.ca. Published in the Calgary Herald from 6/10/2009 - 6/17/2009