Rochester NY: March 22, 2016, died at home after a brief illness. Janis is survived by Daan Zwick, her husband of 27 years, her daughter Laura Dowd, son-in-law David Gallogly, granddaughters Julia, Meredith, Lynn and Rose Gallogly, step-children Melanie Zwick, Nick Zwick, Valerie and Scott Campbell, step-grandchildren Jenny and Amy Campbell, sisters-in-law Patricia Tremper, Barbara Dowd Wright and Carol Dowd Brady, and many fond nieces and nephews. Janis was pre-deceased by her first husband Frank J. Dowd Jr., her children Judith Dowd and Allan Dowd, her brothers Allan Tremper and Barrie Tremper, and sister-in-law Mavis Dowd.
Janis was a graduate of Rockford College, a student organizer in the 1940s, an educator, homemaker, public schools activist, leader in the women’s community, active participant in many community projects in Rochester, and patron of the arts throughout her life. She was a great friend and role model, and will be missed by all who loved and admired her.
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Hi Saab It’s Debbie I just saw that Janis passed away and I wanted to check up on you and let you know how very sorry I am to hear that. I know just how you feel right now. It’s been four years since Ronnie past away and I still look for him. My worst fears is forgetting how his voice sounded or his favorite things but somehow the memories come flying through at my lowest times. Janis was a wonderful person and she always lifted my spirits when things got bad for me. I truly love and appreciate everything you and Janis did for my husband and my family. She’s going to be missed by all many I’m sure. I know I miss you both very much. I still have those wonderful watercolor paintings she did for me. They are hanging up on the wall by my bed so I can enjoy them. Dawn you are always in my heart and my prayers. I’m sure that Janis is still with you in spirit. I know how much you both loved each other. Again Saab I’m truly sorry for your loss.