Janice Rosemary (Klement) Lamanna

Mass of Christian Burial for Janice (Klement) Lamanna, age 82, of Parker, Colorado, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and Vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Janice Lamanna passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Janice Rosemary (Klement) Lamanna was born to Ray and Irene Klement on November 12, 1939 in Muenster, Texas. Ray and Irene had a dairy farm and Janice helped on the farm until she graduated from Muenster High School in 1957. She then attended St. Paul Nursing School in Dallas, Texas and began her nursing career there. While in Dallas, Janice met Anthony (“Tony”) Lamanna. They were married in Muenster on August 25, 1962. They had their first born son, Joseph Raymond (“Joe”) on August 12, 1963 and Janice stayed home to care for him. In November of 1963 they moved to Denver, Colorado. They had a daughter, Stacie Lynne, on May 2, 1965, and another son, Dean Anthony, on June 5, 1969. Tony and Janice raised their family in Denver and worked hard to put their children through school. Tony passed away on October 18, 2008. Janice returned to nursing when Dean was in high school. She was proud of being a nurse and considered herself one, until the day she passed. Janice was diagnosed with diabetes but did not let it slow her down. She loved attending church and spending time with her family, her children and grandchildren. She loved to shop for little trinkets and gifts and enjoyed filling gift bags full of small surprises for her family… And she always wrote the most amazing heartfelt messages in the cards she would give. Janice loved being outside, especially on summer evenings. When her children were young you could find Janice sitting on her porch, watching them play. She loved taking care of her yard, trees, and flowers. One of her favorites was a yellow rose, for the Yellow Rose of Texas. She was a proud Texan and talked of it often. Janice loved playing country music. Two of her favorite artists were Jim Reeves and The Statler Brothers. She filled her house with music throughout the day. She often talked about her “Daddy”, Ray Klement, and how he would sing in the barn during milking time. She missed him, and her mother, desperately and I imagine she is sitting with them on the porch of the family farm, watching her beloved Texas sunset… her happy place. Janice is survived by four brothers, Lloyd and wife Pat, Dale and wife Charlotte, Lynn and wife Robin, and Lyle and wife Margie. She has 8 grandchildren, Brian (married to Renee), Heather, Courtney, Maggie, Blake, Tyler, Isabelle, and Grace; 3 great grandchildren, Karlie, Jazmyn, and Emma; and many nieces and nephews, all whom she loved dearly. Jancie longed to be home and will be laid to rest in Muenster, Texas on July 16, 2022. Services will take place in Muenster. In lieu of flowers please help in the fight against diabetes by donating to the American Diabetes Association at https://www.diabetes.org/ (Please select the box “Give in honor or in memory”) You can also mail a contribution to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023.

Janice Rosemary (Klement) Lamanna

November 12, 1939 - June 27, 2022