Janet Marie Hermsen
Aug. 20, 1934-July 2, 2017
Palo Alto, California

Janet Hermsen passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. Janet attended Beaumont Elementary and Grant High Schools in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Oregon State College in Business Education in 1956. She married Robert Hermsen in 1957, and they made their home in Palo Alto. A proud wife, mother and grandmother, she shared with her family a love of the outdoors. She was an active volunteer in the PTA and the Service for Sight mission of the Delta Gamma Foundation. She is survived by her husband and their daughters: Carol (Gary Forney) Hermsen, Jeanne (John Mercer) Hermsen, Susan (Peter Brown) Hermsen and Kathleen (Michael) Richman; their grandchildren: Colleen and Janna Forney, Stephanie and Paige Brown, Tyler, Colin and Jessica Richman; her sister Darlene (Louis) Balmer; and loving cousins, nieces, nephews and many longtime friends.

At Janet's request, no services will be held. Donations in her name may be made to Mission Hospice, 1670 S. Amphlett Blvd. #300, San Mateo, CA 94402.