"Our heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. We are sadden to hear of your loss. May the love and memories you share together help comfort you as well as these words from God. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4)"
In loving memory of
Janice (Farnsworth) Moulton
April 23, 2015
Dunedin, FL - Janice (Farnsworth) Moulton, 68, died on April 23, 2015, after an extended illness. Born and raised in Madison, WI, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Behavioral Disabilities. She conducted her master's degree research in Sweden on visual perception and reading readiness and co-created an assessment instrument for children. She was a teacher for 30 years, retiring in 2012. She taught at Midvale Elementary in Madison and Hoover Elementary in Neenah. She was the founder and owner of My Day Out preschool in Wauwatosa. She then moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1984, where she taught at Calvin A. Hunsinger School until her retirement.
Jan's passions were teaching and advocating for children with special needs, and raising her children. She took a hiatus from teaching from 1974-1989 in order to devote her time to being a stay-at-home mom to Stephanie and Bill. Once appearing in Florida Sportsman magazine, Jan was very athletic and loved the outdoors. She was an expert in sewing and cooking, and was an excellent hostess, enjoying the art of socializing. She carried herself with class and had a great sense of style.
Jan is survived by her daughter, Dr. Stephanie (Moulton) Sarkis of Boca Raton, FL; her son and caretaker, William C. Moulton, of Dunedin, FL; her former husband, Claude R. Moulton of Jacksonville, FL; and her sister, Susan (Farnsworth) Erickson of Longmont, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois (Neill) Farnsworth and Ralph L. Farnsworth, and her beloved grandfather, William C. Farnsworth. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Suncoast Hospice at www.thehospice.org/donate.
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"I worked with Jan for 20 years teaching children with special needs. She was a compassionate, wonderful teacher, and a dear friend. Rest in peace Jannie."
"To Susan and the family of Janice, I was so sorry to learn about the passing of Janice and at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Carol Henning (Old neighbor on Togstad Glen)"
"We shared a friendship that lasted 51 years. College days, bridge clubs, camping trips, just to name a few. Even in our saddest moments we were able to laugh! What I cherish most of this incredible friendship were the roses she sent me last Mothers Day. The card said "To the mom that taught me how to raise my kids". Oh my dearest Janice Louise, you did that all by yourself so beautifully. I am blessed because of us. See you later my dear friend. Love, Kit and family"
"We were so sad to see Jan's obituary in the Milwaukee Journal last Sunday. She was the first person to welcome us to the neighborhood when we moved into our house on 114th Street in Wauwatosa in 1976. She was so much fun and always happy And she was the best next door neighbor you could have. She loved her kids and was so proud of them. In fact, she loved all kids. I treasure the memories from those days gone by. Rest in peace, dear Jan. You will be greatly missed. Mary and Gary Knisbeck "
"Jan was truly a courageous woman with a wonderful sense of humor. It is was with great sorrow when I saw her obituary. The world has lost one of its best."
"Jan was a warm, wonderful women that I had the privilege of knowing in our younger days. She will be missed."
"Jan was a wonderful friend. We met at Wauwatosa Newcomers when we first moved to Wauwatosa in 1976. We became fast friends, sharing babysitting, play dates, dinners with our spouses, shopping, and just talking. Jan had boundless energy and a terrific sense of humor. I worked with Jan for awhile at her Day Care until she moved to Florida. That was a sad day for me but we kept in touch over the years. Jan was a wonderful Mother and loved Steph and Billie and was so very proud of them. She was a wonderful teacher and loved all her kids at school. I treasure the times I had with Jan. Our loss is Heaven's gain."
"I had the privilege of working with Jan for a number of years at Calvin Hunsinger School. Jan was always kind and supportive towards me, ( and everybody), with a wonderful sense of humor and compassion for all. She was extremely proud of her children and was a great mom. Jan's memory will live on in all of us that were fortunate to have known her. A great person who lived life well."