Janilee Kuecks

November 16, 1966 - October 9, 2012

Jani my beautiful cowgirl, Janilee Forrester Kuecks passed away on October 9th 2012 at 10:40 P.M. after a year and a half fight with a rare liver cancer. The cancer does not define who she was but her fight through it does. She was always positive and up beat and quick with her dry humor. She never asked why her, instead what is she supposed to learn. She loved Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and had an unshakable testimony of Heavenly Fathers plan and the Book Of Mormon. Jani loved her husband, kids, family and friends with a loyalty that was unmatched. Jani loved teaching the kids at Kinder Kollege, they brought joy to her every day. Jani we will always remember your laugh, smile, green eyes, and brunette hair. Jani is survived by her husband Jeremy, Daughters Charly, and Isabelle, son Gunner, mother Kathleen and in laws Paul and Melody. Jani’s viewing will be held on Oct. 12th 2012 at her LDS chapel located at 1355 E 7200 S Salt Lake City Utah 84121 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. There will be a graveside service Oct 13th 2012 at Mt Olivet cemetery located at 1342 E 5th S Salt Lake City Utah at 9:00 A.M. There will be a family brunch following the service at her chapel. Family and friends are invited. Instead of flowers there is a donation account at Zion’s Bank under the name Janilee Kuecks. You can donate at any Zion’s Bank branch or call them at 1-800-974-8800 My Wife I roped this filly soft as down, And warm as sunshine on the ground, Eyes as green as mountain trees, Cheeks as sweet as cherry pie. She kicks at danger, smiles at a cloud, Sighs at rainbows, laughs out loud. Never runs from spiders, loves all dogs, Talks to cows, but don’t like frogs. Tied her right up by my side That day when she became by bride. She bore my children, wiped their nose, Tanned their hides and washed their clothes. She makes my supper every day, Brings me hot chocolate without pay. Lord, You gave me quite a gal; She’s my lover, she’s my pal. Hair that once was dark as coal, Is silver gray, but she’s not old. She’s seen lots of days go by. I made her laugh, and made her cry. That knot’s been tied for some time now; And she still loves me, don’t know how. She thinks I’m the greatest man Walking here upon this land. I think she’s a gift from God Sent to help me as I plod Through this land ‘til her last day When she still will hear me say, I LOVE YOU. © Billy James Changes by Jeremy Kuecks I love you forever, Jeremy Jani had a great sense of humor: one of my favorite stories about her is when a boy she didn't know well nervously asked her to prom. "Suuuuure," she replied, sarcastically, thinking the matter closed. He got it into his head that this was a "yes," her mother hissed "you have to go to the dance with that boy." Jani would have none of it; she was above such juvenile things as prom. She was close to her family, especially her aunts and uncles. She was definitely a Callaway - loud, gregarious, vivacious, opinionated. She died like she lived: with humor, independence, and in rather too much of a hurry. I know I'll think of her whenever I see Bewitched, or hear Marvin Gaye, or see her German medieval helmet. Charly Mom, You are my best friend. I love you so much. I miss your green eyes, I miss our commentary and humor. I miss our field trips, hikes, lunches, our love of the mountains. I miss the days when you picked me up in the truck. I wish I could have gone skiing with you like you planned. I had many fears when I was little but my biggest one was that I would lose you. You are my best friend. I love you so much. Gunnar Janilee liked to be call Jani. I never called her Janilee or some times Jani. I called her mom. She was the best person in the world I love her. Mom was a angel. I remember how pretty she was and she always cared about every one. She laughed she cried she sang . she loved God and new he loved her. I wrote to her : When I see your sweet smile and bright eyes in my heart you are an angel for are family to me this is so grand to be your child with siblings ever when i do some thing wrong you love me I know we will be reunited, when the time comes . I LOVE YOU MOM Isabelle (daughter) Our Daughter-in-law, Jani, was a great mother, wife and friend. We will miss her and remember her for all the love she gave to us. She was always quick with her dry wit to make others laugh and to laugh at herself as well. Jani loved to travel and see new sights. One trip we shared was to Moab, UT over a Thanksgiving. She drove us all safely down the nerve-racking Schaffer Trail in Canyonlands National Park. This is a steep, narrow dirt track clinging to the side of the canyon wall with several shear drops. Just one of the many times she was in control of the situation and getting things done for her family. We so much admire the way she and Jeremy took control of their lives and made this last year a time of love, joy and dignity. We love you, Paul & Melody As her mother, words cannot adequately express my feelings for Janilee. When she came into my life I marveled at the incredible creation God had granted me. Being an only child she created many fun and wonderful ways to keep her occupied. She even had an imaginary friend, Skylar” with whom she had many conversations and adventures. She then seemed to think it would be perfect if she had a puppy, so she got a black cockapoo and named him Pepper. Oh, that was a perfect playmate for her at the time. She dressed him up in doll clothes, shared her food with him, and they had many enjoyable hours together. As a teenager, she outgrew the little black dog and decided she must have a Golden Retriever. Lo and behold she found the perfect one and named him Oliver. She and Oliver were great buddies and during the summertime she would take him, her horse, Patrick, and the three of them would head off to Idaho to work on the ranch. She loved the summers there and worked right alongside the cowhands. She had the opportunity as a high school student to spend a month in Spain and when she graduated from high school she spent six months in Germany. What wonderful experiences they were for her. A few years later she met and married her sweetheart and love of her life, Jeremy. He was the best thing that had ever come into her life. He cherished and adored her and treated her with the respect she was worthy of. Their lives grew richer with the addition of each child. I can honestly say Jani was an adoring, nurturing, caring, and loving mother and wife. Jani had a wonderful sense of humor and always found the lighter side of any situation. She was not one to feel sorry for herself and accepted the challenges life offers. She always tried to cheer others up when they were down and showed her compassion and kindness toward them. She accepted responsibilities and did her best to complete all assignments in her church callings. She always went the extra mile to make sure things were organized and completed in an efficient manner. She loved assisting her cousin with the pre-school the past few years and was so disappointed when her health started to fail and she could not continue being there. She loved those little children and appreciated the opportunity to have the time with them. Jani had a profound testimony of the gospel, the reality of a loving Heavenly Father and His son, Jesus Christ. Her testimony never waivered even when her illness was almost too much to bear. She was bound and determined not to give up hope that her health would be restored, but accepted whatever Heavenly Father’s will was for her. She was valiant to the end. She will be greatly missed, but we know she is in the loving arms of her Father in Heaven and we have the hope of one day reuniting with her in the eternities. Lovingly, Mom When we think of Jani, what do we see? A loving wife and a mother of three. Not shy and reserved when she’s in a crowd, But causing people to laugh while talking aloud. When she gets “down”, it doesn’t last, Her usual response, “this too will pass” I’ve got things to do and people to see. I can’t let this get the best of me. I’ll drink Brent’s concoction, for him it’s worked great. A miracle cure may be my same fate. Let’s laugh and be happy, enjoy while we can. We know life will test us, it’s part of the plan. We all have our problems, some great and some small. But none will suffer like the Savior of all. He did for us what w could not do. We need to help others find their way through. Jani’s a fighter, she takes things in stride. She finds humor in things that cause others to hide. We LOVE you Jani, you are the best. We know in the end, you WILL pass the test. Life isn’t for sissies, you’re experiencing that. Keep making us laugh, we too have to bat. And with your example we’ll hopefully be, Examples to others like you’ve been to we. (us) Our love and prayers continue to be with you. Uncle Gary and the Callaway Clan