Janice Marie (Swenson) Becker Obituary (1937

Janice Marie (Swenson) Becker peacefully passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was 83 years old. Janice was born August 31, 1937, in Portland, OR to Allen and Rose (Martin) Swenson. She grew up on Martin Hill in Sherwood, living next door to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Sherwood High School and went on to Willamette University, Oregon State College, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics at University of Washington. Jan married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Becker, on August 2, 1958. They had just celebrated their 63rd anniversary. She was a loving mother to Sue (Kelly) Thoreson of Auburn, WA and Mike (Yasie) Becker of Bremerton, WA. She was a fantastic grandmother to Emilie, Jacob (Claudia), Hannah and Claire Thoreson and Cameron and Ariana Becker. Jan had a varied career. She worked for Washington Natural Gas Company as a home economist, Olympic College as a home and family life instructor, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church as parish education coordinator, and Central Kitsap School District as human growth and development instructor. She had many interests and became proficient in many different arenas. Jan loved her family, cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and traveling. Jan was an active member of Bremerton Sons of Norway, Oslo Lodge, serving in many capacities. Jan loved her Norwegian heritage and was adamant about passing on traditions and culture to her children and grandchildren. She also loved to travel. Along with many visits to Norway, she travelled to 6 continents (sorry Africa). Many of those trips included grandchildren. She was determined that they should see the world. Janice is survived by her husband Bob Becker, children Sue Thoreson and Mike Becker, six grandchildren Emilie, Jacob (Claudia), Hannah, and Claire Thoreson, and Cameron and Ariana Becker, sister Carol (Wayne) Warren, Hillsboro, OR, brother Dale (Laura) Swenson, Sherwood, OR, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ken (Denise) Swenson of Terrebonne, OR. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Bremerton, WA. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Bremerton, WA or Sons of Norway, Oslo Lodge, Bremerton, WA.