Janice Pritchard

Janice Louise Pritchard was born on August 22, 1941 and died on November 9th 2025. During her 84 years she touched the hearts of many. She will be missed, remembered, and celebrated for generations to come. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee. Janice L. Pritchard’s Graduation of Life Saturday, November 22nd | 11:00 A.M. 1621 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee WA. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Janice did not favor somber celebrations of the deceased and invites those in attendance to dress in blue. We invite anyone looking to donate or contribute to Janice’s memory to do so by having a meal with their family, friends, and/or loved ones. Parents: Donald and Marie Doud (both deceased) Siblings: Donna (deceased), Dena Children: Jeff, Dave, Sara Grandchildren: Heather, Ben, Nik, Taylor, Chelsea, Jason, Jade, Talena, Dustin, Colby Great Grandchildren: Logan, Evie, Harrison, Nolan, Dexter, Max Dear Friends: Willa, Charlie Janice was born in Wenatchee, Washington. She lived in East Wenatchee in her childhood years. Her family owned property on the South Shore of Lake Wenatchee where Janice and her family spent summers. She loved her time in the woods and shared her love of Lake Wenatchee with her family members. She was proud of her patience in training the chipmunks to eat from her hand. Janice enjoyed taking her own children camping at Nason Creek, or hiking up to Hidden Lake. They hunted for fresh water muscles, and nibbled on wild rose buds and berries. She helped her kids mine garnets from the rocks and look for fossils on the lakes shore. Time spent at Lake Wenatchee was special to her and her family. Janice married Norman Pritchard and started her family soon after. Her role as a homemaker was her priority. She was a great cook and made just about everything from scratch. She canned grape jelly and grape juice to last the whole year from the grapevine that grew in her backyard. She always made each of her children’s birthday cakes from scratch with decorations that reflected their current interests or personality. She made every holiday special, filling them with traditions. Christmas Eve dinner was always lasagna, Easter Lunch was always creamed eggs, and birthday meals were always made-to-order. She made every holiday feel special. Janice enjoyed researching topics and learning new things. She welcomed philosophical discussion, and appreciated different perspectives. She loved to read, up until her eyesight failed her, often having her nose buried in a good book. Jeopardy was one of her favorite programs and she did better than average playing from home. She loved to garden and get her hands in the dirt. Janice enjoyed spending time playing board games and card games with her family, and passed this love onto many of her family members. Janice was first and foremost the best cheerleader for her children and celebrated them in their success, big and small. She clipped every newspaper article and saved every program of their participation in various events. Janice did not finish high school with her peers. When her children were mostly grown she revisited her own educational journey. It started with adult education where she sought help preparing for a GED. She scored so well on those tests, that she was encouraged to pursue High School Completion and get her Associates of Arts degree at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC). She created great memories at WVC and felt compelled to continue her education at Central Washington University. She majored in Sociology and minored in Art History. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, she made Ellensburg her home for many more years. She took a job at the university in facilities management. She bought a house, grew a lovely garden, had great friends, and went to the city pool for exercise. Unfortunately, her health issues prompted a move back to Wenatchee. Fortunately, she was able to receive much needed support from her family. The last few decades of Janice’s life were filled with pain and difficulty. She had many long stays in hospitals and acute care rehabilitation centers. Medical staff called her a pain warrior. Despite these challenges, she still managed to be a bright light in the world. She clung to her belief in her Saviour Jesus Christ. That belief gave her strength and brought her comfort in difficult times. She prayed for her family’s wellbeing and that many of them would visit her while she was living. Her prayers were answered as she spent her last weeks either speaking with or seeing her loved ones. Her heart was bursting with joy as her family reunited. While she had a myriad of health complications and diagnoses, heart and lung failure positioned her to enter hospice care earlier this year. Ultimately, she chose to exercise her right to use MAID (Medical Assistance In Dying). She said that while that path is not for everyone, it was right for her. She felt as though she had the opportunity to say the things she wanted to say and leave this earth the way that felt right for her. She was grateful that Death with Dignity was enacted and allowed her to die with dignity. On November 9th, 2025 she took her last breath surrounded by people who loved her. Rest In Peace dear sweet daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Until we meet again.

Janice Pritchard

August 22, 1941 - November 9, 2025