Janet Poole

Age 89, born in Washington, PA, died Sunday, May 26, 2013. She attended "Chatam Women's College" and earned a bachelor's in biology. She worked for the NM Scientific Lab Division and Dept. of Agriculture Animal Health Laboratory. Jan was the best wife and mother in the world and a wonderful homemaker whose home was always filled with joy and unconditional love! She cared for her husband, Charles for thirteen years when he had Alzheimer's disease, who preceded her in death. For the quality and years of caring service she was awarded the "Caregiver of the Year Award" from the Alzheimer's Association. Jan was an active member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church. She served as an elder, deacon, choir member, played the organ and taught Sunday school. She volunteered for numerous organizations and was always serving someone and taking care of others. She loved playing bridge and traveling. She is survived by her three children, Tom Poole and wife, Patricia, Betsy Kroeker and husband, Jerry, Robin Smith and husband, Michelangelo; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Mary Schwartz; sister-in-law, Francis Anderson and 15 nieces and nephews. Her son, Jeff preceded her in death in 1986. Friends may visit Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave NE, with Interment immediately following at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Janet at - Lomas10500 Lomas Blvd. NE(505) 275-3500