(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)
Friday, January 22nd, 1954 - Monday, January 13th, 2025
Janet K. Myers passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Monday at Freeman Hospital. Born to James and Lavonne Altendorf in Pittsburg, Kansas, hers was a life well lived.
Her parents nurtured her education and Janet was always grateful for the love and support they gave her. From a young age, Janet knew that she wanted to be a teacher. She obtained her teaching degree from Missouri Southern and later earned her Master of Education from William Woods.
A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Webb City January 18th at 10 am. A visitation will be held at Mason-Woodard on January 17th at 5:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Missouri Southern Foundation online at www.mssu.edu/giving or by check mailed to:
Missouri Southern Foundation
3950 E Newman Road
Joplin MO 64801
Janet K. Myers passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Monday at Freeman Hospital. Born to James and Lavonne Altendorf in Pittsburg, Kansas, hers was a life well lived.
Her parents nurtured her education and Janet was always grateful for the love and support they gave her. From a young age, Janet knew that she wanted to be a teacher. She obtained her teaching degree from Missouri Southern and later earned her Master of Education from William Woods.
She spent the first 12 years of her career teaching in Columbus, KS. She later began working for Joplin Public Schools, where she spent the rest of her high school teaching career. After the 2011 Joplin tornado, she went on to teach at the temporary high school that was located in the Mall. She could have retired at the time, but she continued teaching at the Mall so that she could be there for the school and her students as the community continued to recover.
After retiring, she found a new teaching love. She began teaching ESL classes at Missouri Southern State University. She taught classes filled with students from all over the world and cared deeply about all of her students. She continued to keep her connection to Joplin schools by participating in REPA, the Retired Educators Association, and she loved going to lunches with her fellow retirees.
Janet loved music and had a knack for knowing songs and artists. Her love of music led her to the Teacher Institute at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio where she had the time of her life learning about rock ‘n roll music. She utilized her newfound knowledge to make sure that her students could connect with the lessons through music.
Janet’s family moved several times throughout her childhood, but Janet’s favorite place to live was unquestionably Webb City, Missouri. She felt at home there, making many friends and meeting Doug, the love of her life. Together since high school, Janet and Doug have always had a dialogue going, often enjoying talks on the back porch, talks in the living room, and talks in the family room. Their connection is long, deep and treasured.
Janet and Doug had three children, and they wanted to give their children unique opportunities. They took the family on a vacation every year, and trips to places like Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, New York City, and the Alamo have become cherished memories for the family. Janet and Doug also treasured education. Perhaps their belief in education is what led to the family’s shared love of trivia games. Janet, in particular, delighted in giving a correct answer.
Janet and Doug were ultimately blessed with two grandsons. She loved talking to them, hearing about them, and putting their pictures around the house.
Janet is survived by her husband Douglas Myers, her children Rebecca Klinginsmith (Gregg Klinginsmith), Peggy Myers (Amy Renato), and Philip Myers (Racritia Hobson), two grandsons Miles and Will Klinginsmith, brother Stanley Altendorf (Michelle), niece Karen Altendorf (Alan Cheville) and nephew Donnie Baine.
After retiring, she found a new teaching love. She began teaching ESL classes at Missouri Southern State University. She taught classes filled with students from all over the world and cared deeply about all of her students. She continued to keep her connection to Joplin schools by participating in REPA, the Retired Educators Association, and she loved going to lunches with her fellow retirees.
Janet loved music and had a knack for knowing songs and artists. Her love of music led her to the Teacher Institute at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio where she had the time of her life learning about rock ‘n roll music. She utilized her newfound knowledge to make sure that her students could connect with the lessons through music.
Janet’s family moved several times throughout her childhood, but Janet’s favorite place to live was unquestionably Webb City, Missouri. She felt at home there, making many friends and meeting Doug, the love of her life. Together since high school, Janet and Doug have always had a dialogue going, often enjoying talks on the back porch, talks in the living room, and talks in the family room. Their connection is long, deep and treasured.
Janet and Doug had three children, and they wanted to give their children unique opportunities. They took the family on a vacation every year, and trips to places like Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, New York City, and the Alamo have become cherished memories for the family. Janet and Doug also treasured education. Perhaps their belief in education is what led to the family’s shared love of trivia games. Janet, in particular, delighted in giving a correct answer.
Janet and Doug were ultimately blessed with two grandsons. She loved talking to them, hearing about them, and putting their pictures around the house.
Janet is survived by her husband Douglas Myers, her children Rebecca Klinginsmith (Gregg Klinginsmith), Peggy Myers (Amy Renato), and Philip Myers (Racritia Hobson), two grandsons Miles and Will Klinginsmith, brother Stanley Altendorf (Michelle), niece Karen Altendorf (Alan Cheville) and nephew Donnie Baine.
A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Webb City January 18th at 10 am. A visitation will be held at Mason-Woodard on January 17th at 5:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Missouri Southern Foundation online at www.mssu.edu/giving or by check mailed to:
Missouri Southern Foundation
3950 E Newman Road
Joplin MO 64801
Doug my sincerest condolences for you and your family’s loss. Janet was a special person. She meant so much to Sarah and me. Becky Lais and Sarah Lais Hines.
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