Janet Else Burandt Goebel
April 26, 1946 ~ February 5, 2014
Janet E. Goebel of Gainesville, Virginia, formerly of Vienna, Virginia died on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at her home with family by her side.
Devoted mother of Brian Goebel (Rebecca) and Sarah Lowry (Rob); sister of Carol Douglas and cherished grandmother of Grace, Isabelle, Robbie, Erich, Caroline and Charlotte.
Janet was raised on a modest chicken farm in Northern Illinois, attended Knox College, had a successful career in public relations, became an avid golfer and bowler and traveled extensively with her friends and family.
Services will be private, but the family will hold a celebration of Janet's life in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Burandt Scholarship at William and Mary Law School, P.O. Box 3527, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. Checks should be payable to Marshall-Wythe School of Law Foundation. Online condolences, inquiries regarding the celebration of life and fond memories of Janet may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Devoted mother of Brian Goebel (Rebecca) and Sarah Lowry (Rob); sister of Carol Douglas and cherished grandmother of Grace, Isabelle, Robbie, Erich, Caroline and Charlotte.
Janet was raised on a modest chicken farm in Northern Illinois, attended Knox College, had a successful career in public relations, became an avid golfer and bowler and traveled extensively with her friends and family.
Services will be private, but the family will hold a celebration of Janet's life in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Burandt Scholarship at William and Mary Law School, P.O. Box 3527, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. Checks should be payable to Marshall-Wythe School of Law Foundation. Online condolences, inquiries regarding the celebration of life and fond memories of Janet may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am so very sad and stunned to read of Jan’s passing I can’t fully grasp this very upsetting news. We were going to get a group of ladies for weekly cards and I intended to call her soon Brian and Sarah please accept my deepest condolences as I know you are heartbroken. She adored her family. I am so sad and sorry.
For nearly 20 years, Jan was a member of a women’s dinner club that celebrated successes as well as our personal and professional ups and downs. (And to share great food and wine and gossip.) Jan was always cheerful and caring and supportive. We will miss her so much. Please let me know when you are celebrating her life – we want to be there.
I was so saddened to hear of Jans passing. My prayers and heart go out to her family at this most difficult time. Jan and I enjoyed many games of golf together, even one in the pouring rain a few years ago. She and I were bowling team mates during the last two summers. She was a classy, caring lady, who loved life. She often spoke of the good times she shared with her children and grandchildren. I will miss her friendship, her laugh, and her great spirit.
I was so saddened to hear of Jans passing. My prayers and heart go out to her family at this most difficult time. Jan and I enjoyed many games of golf together, even one in the pouring rain a few years ago. She and I were bowling team mates during the last two summers. She was a classy, caring lady, who loved life. She often spoke of the good times she shared with her children and grandchildren. I will miss her friendship, her laugh, and her great spirit.
I was so sad to learn of Jan’s passing. She was a wonderful part of our dinner group, always fun with such a sunny disposition. She was so happy when planning travel or participating in community activities. The last time I saw Jan she was talking about her grandchildren and declared that they were “of course, totally brilliant and wonderful”! Jan will truly be missed by her many friends. Please let me know when the celebration of her life is scheduled.
Brian, Sarah and your families; Please know how much Jan loved you. Being a super grandmother meant the world to her. She was my golf and bowling buddy, and we certainly had tons of fun together. My heart truly hurts when I realize that I will not see her again. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I will miss Jan terribly. I have known Jan for more than 20 years. We met on the golf course and bonded over a similar approach to golf and to life. I will miss her easy laugh, her upbeat personality and her friendship. After we met on the golf course, we worked on several joint client projects. Our work together was always fun and collaborative, even if sometimes the clients were not. I considered her a dear friend and kindred spirit. We had many great conversations with her at our dinner group. She enjoyed talking about everything — family, current politics, books, food and the wonders of aging. She was always a very smart and joyful presence. Sarah and Brian know she frequently said how proud she was of you both and how much she enjoyed her grandkids. My thoughts and prayers are with you. When you are ready to celebrate her life, please let me know. She led a life very much worth celebrating. Many people cherished your Mom.
Brian and Sarah, your mom will always be on my list of dear friends. She loved you and your children beyond measure and talked about you every time we got together. She valued friendship and lived life with a positive outlook regardless of what cards she was dealt at the time. Please let me know when you plan to hold her celebration of life. I would like to participate. Thank you.