Janice Upton passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's in Fremont, CA where she was cared for by her family. Janice was born in LaVilla, Texas to Beulah (Lassiter) Lookingbill and Clyde Slaughter. Janice was a homemaker most of her life and loved to be with her family and friends. She loved to cook for everyone, camping, fishing, and always had pets of all kinds. She had a wicked sense of humor that will be missed. She was married to Jesse C. Upton for 45 years who preceded her in death in Aug. 2000.
Janice is survived by her Daughter, Gail (Cates) Gilbert (Ace), sons, Jim L. Cates Jr. (Jo), William (Billy) Upton. Granddaughters' Nikki Erlandson & Sommer Cates, Great Grandaughter, Paige Erlandson, Siblings, Alice (Lookingbill) Richardson, Clyde Slaughter Jr., and many nieces, nephews and friends. Janice will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
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10/01/2021
Pat and Raburn York Your Oklahoma fami
If tears could wash away our pain and grief of losing you, our eyes would dry. You all are family and will be in our hearts forever. Janice, we had a lot of really great "adventures". From the shopping trips, lunches at your favorite places to suppers at your house - we loved every minute. You still owe me a lemon meringue pie, you made the best. You always had the most unique outlook on. Life. I learned a lot. Raburn said to tell you he misses you a lot, you are a very good friend. Our memories will sustain us until we meet again. Tell Jesse hello.
10/01/2021
ggace
Mom,
We celebrated you last night! We laughed, we cried and everyone shared the great memories you are leaving with us. Thank you for being you and all that you taught your family about being strong, even when we didn't want to be. We always knew that as a family we were was the most important thing in your life. It was an honor for all of us to be there for you when you needed us most. I will miss your sense of humor, your great cooking, camping, holidays and all the fun and crazy adventures we did together. You will forever be in all of our hearts. I love you Mom!
Gail
10/01/2021
ggace
Mom was so proud to have you as her son-in-law. Thank you for always being by her and my side when we needed it the most!
10/01/2021
ggace
Thank you for being there to share the celebration of Mom's life with us. xoxo Gail
10/01/2021
Jim Cates
Mother, needed more time with you but the lord decided that you needed to move on. I respect that, but things will not seem complete without you here. I will miss you as my friend, sounding board, cook, and of course the loving and caring person you were to me. I look forward to the day that I get that next homemade pie from you. Missing you now but stay proud and loving and I will see you in the clouds.
Love you dearly, Your Son Jim
10/01/2021
Bobbe Lachenmyer
Our condolences to all the family. Janice was unique in so many ways, her dry wit being the first to come to mind. She loved to cook, loved her animals and loved her family with all her heart. She will be greatly missed by many.
Charlie & Bobbe Lachenmyer
10/01/2021
Paige E
I was honored to be Janice's great grand daughter, the memories I have- the humor I inherited- will last a lifetime.
10/01/2021
Ace Gilbert
I have been blessed to have such a wonderful mother-in-law. We had a lot of good times together. I will miss your sense of humor, even though I was usually a victim. You were always ready to go, no matter where someone was headed. I loved your great cooking, fried everything!. The best pies I have ever eaten! I have lot's of memories of our camping trips,
picnics and family holidays. Although it was tough to see you go through so much near the end, I still enjoyed visiting with you. I picture you at peace with all your loved ones. The rest of us will carry on with you in our hearts. I will try my best to help Gail through this tough period. She loves you so. I love and miss you.
Ace
10/01/2021
ggace
Mom loved you both so much, thank you for always being there for her and for us as well. We love having you two as our Oklahoma family. xoxo Gail
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