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Janet L. Tapio Mar 03 1941 - Oct 12 2011
Janet Lilian Tapio, 70, of Watertown, SD passed away of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Watertown. Rev. Elmer Liimatta and Rev. Reino Maunu will officiate. Music will be provided by Wanda Lau as organist with Brad Prouty as soloist. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Pallbearers will be Janet’s nephews: Glenn Prouty, Brian Prouty, Wade Prouty, Brad Prouty, Kyle Prouty, and Jay Prouty. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to the services. Janet was born March 3, 1941, to Brace and Elsie (Yonker) Prouty in Hayti, SD. She was the fourth of six children raised on a farm near Bryant, SD. After graduation from Hayti High School in 1959, Janet worked in Minneapolis. She met Edwin Tapio and they married on December 17, 1960, in Lake Norden, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Galen, her sister Dorthy, and a son David. Janet is survived by her husband, Edwin; four sons, Douglas (Michelle) Tapio of Plymouth, MN, Daryl Tapio of Seattle, WA, Neal Tapio of Minneapolis, MN, and Nathan (Elsa) Tapio of Parkston, SD; two brothers, Glenn (Peggy) Prouty of Bryant, SD and Elton (Mary Jo) Prouty of Newell, SD; and one sister, Arvilla Prouty of Bryant, SD. Janet was blessed with nine grandchildren: Ryan, Brandyn, Sarah, Tyler, Drew, Ashlyn, Josiah, Kahris, and Emelia. Most important to Janet was her personal walk with Jesus Christ. She was a member of Apostolic Lutheran Church in Watertown. She was a loving wife and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was to the end a close confidant of those who had the joy to know her. Her endless energy, optimism, and faith were an inspiration to her family, friends, and all those that met her. Janet was a proud conservative and was an active member of the Republican Women of Codington County. She enjoyed doing random acts of kindness and cherished volunteering with Jenkins Living Care Center.

Janet L. Tapio
Mar 03 1941 - Oct 12 2011

Janet Lilian Tapio, 70, of Watertown, SD passed away of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Watertown. Rev. Elmer Liimatta and Rev. Reino Maunu will officiate. Music will be provided by Wanda Lau as organist with Brad Prouty as soloist.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Pallbearers will be Janet’s nephews: Glenn Prouty, Brian Prouty, Wade Prouty, Brad Prouty, Kyle Prouty, and Jay Prouty.

Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to the services.

Janet was born March 3, 1941, to Brace and Elsie (Yonker) Prouty in Hayti, SD. She was the fourth of six children raised on a farm near Bryant, SD. After graduation from Hayti High School in 1959, Janet worked in Minneapolis. She met Edwin Tapio and they married on December 17, 1960, in Lake Norden, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Galen, her sister Dorthy, and a son David.

Janet is survived by her husband, Edwin; four sons, Douglas (Michelle) Tapio of Plymouth, MN, Daryl Tapio of Seattle, WA, Neal Tapio of Minneapolis, MN, and Nathan (Elsa) Tapio of Parkston, SD; two brothers, Glenn (Peggy) Prouty of Bryant, SD and Elton (Mary Jo) Prouty of Newell, SD; and one sister, Arvilla Prouty of Bryant, SD. Janet was blessed with nine grandchildren: Ryan, Brandyn, Sarah, Tyler, Drew, Ashlyn, Josiah, Kahris, and Emelia.

Most important to Janet was her personal walk with Jesus Christ. She was a member of Apostolic Lutheran Church in Watertown. She was a loving wife and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was to the end a close confidant of those who had the joy to know her. Her endless energy, optimism, and faith were an inspiration to her family, friends, and all those that met her. Janet was a proud conservative and was an active member of the Republican Women of Codington County. She enjoyed doing random acts of kindness and cherished volunteering with Jenkins Living Care Center.

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Comment posted by: Curtis Lampinen
Mon 24th Oct 2011 07:11 pm

Dear Ed and Family,

We are surprised of your unexpected loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. You are in our prayers as the days and months continue on.

God will be your comfort and give you comfort as you look to him in prayer and search his word for that comfort.

Remembering your family at this time,
Curtis and Karen Lampinen
Richard and Carmen Juuti
Ruth Lampinen

Comment posted by: Linda Sotka
Wed 19th Oct 2011 06:15 pm

Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Jan was an exceptional lady.

Comment posted by: Jim and Lois Prouty Jucht
Tue 18th Oct 2011 06:12 am

Janet's family:
Extending our deepest Sympathy In Your Sad Loss.
You are not alone today, nor will you be tomorrow.
For warmest thoughts and prayers of those who care
are with you in your sorrow. God be with you and
carry you during this sad time.
Blessings Jim & Lois

Comment posted by: Gary and Jan Kangas
Tue 18th Oct 2011 06:06 am

Dear Ed and family,

We are very saddened to hear of your great loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and our loss of a good friend and sister in Christ. We lift you all up to God in prayer for strength and comfort today and the days ahead. We regret that we cannot be with you today at the service. You will be carried in our hearts.

With love and God's peace,

Comment posted by: Becky Schaefer
Mon 17th Oct 2011 06:54 pm

Jay and Kristi, Dorothea, and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you and praying for you this week. God Bless you...Becky & family

Comment posted by: Maynard and Donna Petersen
Sat 15th Oct 2011 08:00 am

Ed: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Jan's wonderful smile and her caring ways. She gave much and expected little in return. May your many special memories give you comfort; Jan will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maynard and Donna

Comment posted by: Dora J Mitchell
Fri 14th Oct 2011 08:08 pm

My Sympathy goes out to all of Jan's family
May the memories stored within your hearts
help lessen your sorrow. God be with you all.
Dora

Comment posted by: Adam and Paige Sullivan
Fri 14th Oct 2011 02:05 pm

Tapio family,

We live 2 doors down and always enjoyed seeing Jan's smiling face out walking and waving when she drove by. She was truly a genuinely nice and caring person. We will definitely miss her!

Our prayers and thoughts to your family.

Adam, Paige, Ty and Joy Sullivan

Comment posted by: Stacey Gerber
Fri 14th Oct 2011 12:15 pm

So sorry to hear about Jan, I will miss visiting with her at The Childrens Store, she came in alot looking for things for her grandkids & always told me stories about them. She will be missed, Stacey

Comment posted by: Kim West
Fri 14th Oct 2011 09:25 am

Ed and family,

I was shocked to hear of Jan's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Please know my heart goes out to you.
Love to all, Kim

Comment posted by: shirley coponen
Fri 14th Oct 2011 02:20 am

I'm so very sorry to hear of Jan's passing away. My heart goes out to you all! Love & prayers! Jim & Shirley Coponen

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