Janet Louise Drew

CONTINENTAL - Janet Louise Drew, 71, went to meet her heavenly Savior on January 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family who loved her so much at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on January 9, 1945 in Delphos to the late Howard and Marie (Meeks) Miller. She was united in marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Paul D. Drew on September 3, 1960 and they just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.

She is also survived by five children whom Janet loved and adored: Jackie (Tim) Snider of Bryan, Rickey D. (Nita) Drew of Continental, Janine Drew of Ottoville, Randy Drew of Continental, and Paul (Tobe) Drew, Jr. of Bowling Green; eighteen grandchildren: Jamie (Todd) Moskowitz, Erin (Timmy) Crisenbery, Hope Snider, Abby Snider, Morgan Snider, Jackson Snider, Grayson Snider, Sterling Snider, Nikki (Jacob) Miranda, Kati Stahl, Joey Stahl, Shane "Junior" Stahl, Ryan (Amy) Drew, Brian Bennett, Jessica Bennett, Randi Drew, David Drew, and Trinity Drew; eleven great-grandchildren: Jayce, Madison, Alissa, Jazmin, Huston, Wyatt "little man", Klara, Keeley, Bailey, Gage, and Grayson; two brothers: Donald (Mary) Miller of Fremont, IN and Terry (Lana) Miller of Delphos; and a brother-in-law: Robert "Bob" Parson of Delphos. She was also preceded in death by a grandson: Boston Daniel Snider; a brother: Leroy Miller; and two sisters: Carol "Sis" Kent and Pat Parson.

Janet was a factory worker at Zellers, Weatherhead, and Dana Corp before retirement. Her passion for books was her hobby as well as crossword puzzles, crocheting, and quilting. She and her husband were involved in local bowling leagues in earlier years.  She was a member of Local UAW of Lima and Continental American Legion  Auxiliary Post 541.

Janet's last wish in life was that everyone realize the importance of family. She said you can look out the window and see all the "stuff" in life. You can try and accumulate money and fame but without family you are nothing. Her grandchildren called her "Grams" and she loved watching them grow up and spending time with them. She was their biggest cheerleader. She also enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren and they cherish the silly songs she would teach them as well as the scenic rides she took them on the golf cart along with her four legged special companion PDD. She spoiled her dog rotten and took him to town everyday including trips for ice cream and dog treats at the "Carry Out". She left her family with fantastic wonderful memories that they will cherish. She was the one person that her family or anyone could confide in and she would always have your back with good, sound advice and many prayers.

Janet stated that she wanted no one to cry tears for her because she knew that she was going to Heaven and would be breathing with no struggle.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Timmy Crisenbery officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.