" I just recently learned of Janet's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with her at Andrew's Hallmark many years ago. I will always remember her with a smile. She was a beautiful soul who will be missed. Rest in Peace Janet."
In loving memory of
Janet Katherine Feste
October 12, 1933 - February 14, 2012
Janet was born October 12, 1933 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Wilmer J. and Marie B. (Studer) Des Marais. She married Bruce Jerome Feste on January 6, 1961. She moved to Redmond in 1976 from Minnesota and Iowa.
While she was a stay at home mom, she volunteered at her daughter's school and various hospitals gift shops. She worked at Fabricland in Redmond from 1978-1990 as both an assistant manager and a manager. In 1991 she worked at Andrew's Hallmark in Bellevue Square, and later Paula's Hallmark, retiring in 2006.
She is survived by her husband Bruce of Redmond, daughter, Deborah Feste-Kirk (Stephen R. Kirk) of Federal Way and her granddaughter Stephanie Rene' Kirk. Sister Joan Rea of Suwanee GA and sister-in-law, Sally Des Marais of Chicago Heights, IL.
She was preceded in death by bothers Delroy Des Marais, Leon Des Marais, David Des Marais, sisters Arleen Hick and Carol Sherwood.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. I worked with Janet many years ago at Andrew's Hallmark. She was a very dear person. My heart goes out to you. Gina White"
"There are so many things I remember and love about Janet. I know she is at peace now, but she will be greatly missed. Her spirit was so youthful and fun...I will keep a piece of her with me forever. Rest in Peace, Beautiful Lady."