Janet Hein was born Jan. 8, 1929 and died in Eureka Springs, Ark., on Jan. 4, 2019. She is survived by her five children, Susan McGuiness (Kelley), Merrimac, Wis.; Barbara Fassl (Gary), Crystal Lake, Ill.; Michael Riva, Boise, Idaho; Georgette (Gigi) Jackson (Curtis Christman), Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Inga Hunt (Mia Totino), Tucker, Ga.; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her sweetheart, Boyd T. Pyle, Sr., of Holiday Island, Ark.
Jan moved to Eureka Springs in 1995. She enjoyed volunteering at the Berryville Senior Center, Berryville Community Center, Opera in the Ozarks and teaching ESL. She had a keen interest in art, music, theater, learning new things, cooking and helping others. She sang in the Ozarks Chorale for several years, and enjoyed painting and visiting museums.
She was known for her interest in people of all ages, especially young people. She mastered the art of inquiry and listening, believing that you always learn more by that activity than by talking.
Janet’s religious and spiritual affiliations were Catholic, Elder of LDS (Latter Day Saints), Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, and A Course in Miracles. Her motto was “One God, nobody left behind.”
Our deepest appreciation and gratitude in Jan’s care goes to Holly House and staff, Circle of Life Hospice.
At Janet’s request Memorials may be made to Circle of Life/Northark, 303 N. Main St, Harrison AR 72601, (870) 391-3506.
A Celebration of Jan’s Life will be on Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs, Ark.