Janice Elaine Trowbridge
Janice Elaine Trowbridge – Obituary
Janice Elaine Trowbridge, age 68, of 2635 Midlan Drive, Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born November 23, 1943, in Peoria, IL, a daughter of James Charles & Elsie (Wilson) Carroll. She married Charles Trowbridge on June 20, 1964 in Peoria, IL. He survives.
She graduated from Western Illinois University and participated in pageants. She was 1st runner up as Miss Macomb in 1962 and Miss Safe Boating Queen of Peoria in 1963. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and served as pledge master & secretary. Janice worked as a teacher employed in Peoria & Springfield, IL catholic schools. She also enjoyed floral designing and worked at Bloomin’ Express in Quincy.
Janice’s other interests included interior decorating, needlework, and dancing. She was an avid gardener and belongs to the Quincy Historical Society and helped at the Osage Orangery for many years.
She was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Quincy.
In addition to her husband, Charles, she is survived by her mother, Elsie Carroll of Washington, IL; two sons, Christopher Trowbridge and his wife Rosann and Brian Trowbridge and his wife, Carrie all of Quincy; one daughter, Elaine H. Naradowski and husband Mark of Seneca, SC; four grandchildren, Samuel and Gillian Naradowski, Aubrey and Carter Trowbridge; and sisters, Kathy Trowbridge and Beth Ann Carroll of Washington, IL and Marjorie Carroll Young and her husband Steve of Ben Lomond, CA; several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation to Support Congenital Heart Defect Research or to the Diabetes Association. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Dear Chuck, Elsie, Elaine, Chris and Brian, We were saddened to learn of the passing of your wonderful wife, daughter and mother. Janice, with her style, grace and friendliness, always made the room brighter. We hope the many meaningful indelible memories and God’s Blessings help ease the grief of your loss.
Jan had such style from herself to her floral designs. When I lived in Quincy she came to my house and took my idea and made it better…..it was timeless and used until I moved…I still have the materials and will use them again. I also helped her at Roderick P Miller’s, she was always fun and open to great looks, although she didn’t need much help. You’ve lost a jewel but she shines above on all of you
Dear Trowbridge Family: So sorry to hear the news of Janice’s death. I didn’t hear about it until this morning at church. I am praying for the family. Also, Les Jr. sends his sympathy to you. God bless you.
Janice and I went to school together kindergarden thru high school. We also took danceing classes together for many years. What a fun and great lady!! I’ll cherish the memories.
Janice and I went to School together. A great person with a wonderful smile. Blessing to family cherish those memories.
Sad day for the class of 61. Her smile could light up a room and her memory will last forever in our hearts.
Charlie, My condolences on the death of your wife and my cousin and friend, Jan. As neighbors and cousins we spent a lot of time together on Springfield Rd. She was a great lady. We now have the common thread of losing our wives much too soon. I grieve with you and can say that God will heal your broken heart in time. Give my love to your family and to Elsie, Kathy, Margie and Beth Ann.
Elaine, please allow me to extend my condolences to you and your family. I have a fresh sense of your loss in that we laid my own mother to rest just this past July with Duker and Haugh’s assistance. Words of comfort are difficult to find. You’re in my thoughts in the difficult days ahead. I hope the sadness you feel is countered by thanks and appreciation for the life that you were able to share.
Dear Elaine and Mark, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. What a gorgeous lady she was. Please know that your friends are thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Elaine used to babysit for us and our kids went to school together. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Louie and I would like to express our sympathy to Chuck, Christopher, Brian, Elaine and Jan’s Mom, sisters and families. I was so glad that she and Chuck attended the 50th class reunion at E.P.C.H.S. in July and that we had time for a short visit. Cherish all of your memories, as I will, of our friendship and high school days.