Janice Linda Lawrence (McGruder)

Janice Linda Lawrence (McGruder), of Maple Falls, Washington passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington, at the age of 70. She was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. Janice was a beloved mother survived by her children, Jason and Misti. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard in 1992, and mother, Sally in 2014.

Janice was known for her outspoken nature, creativity, warm heart, good sense of humor, and tenacious spirit. An animal lover at heart, she found joy in gardening, oil painting, crochet, sewing, and ceramics. Janice's passion for art extended into her career as an artist and owner of Heirloom Inc Productions. She also dedicated her talents as a Commercial Title Officer at Ticor Title Insurance.

In her educational journey, Janice attended Killybrooke Elementary, Costa Mesa High School, and Skagit Valley College. Her legacy of compassion for animals lives on through the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County, where contributions in her memory can be made at https://alternativehumanesociety.com/. Janice will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.