Janet Marie (Graham) Allemeier, born on April 5, 1943, passed away in her daughter’s home on Nov. 26, 2014, after battling ovarian cancer for over 20 years.
Janet was born in Lima, Ohio and attended Jefferson High School in Delphos, Ohio. After graduation, Janet became a licensed beautician and headed west to Bothell, WA with her husband, Bill Allemeier, where Janet lived for the remainder of her life.
She owned and operated the Update Hair Salon in downtown Bothell for 30 years, but eventually needed to retire and sell due to health issues.
Janet is survived by her son, Greg Allemeier, her daughter, Sabrina Allemeier, 5 grandchildren: Jeffery Karalus, Brian Karalus, Michael Karalus, Danny Karalus, Lindsey Allemeier, great granddaughter, Nicole Karalus, and her sister, Judy Myers in Middlepoint, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Roger Graham, mother, Helen Marie (Morris) Graham, brother, Edward Graham, and son, Jeff Allemeier, who passed away in 1999.
Janet’s optimism and love of life was inspiring. The glass was always half- full for Janet, no matter what obstacles life dealt her. This positive attitude continued even through her final weeks of life. She enjoyed the simplest of things and appreciated the smallest of gestures. She opened up her home and heart to everyone, and was a loving grandma to many. She will be remembered for her laughter, warmth and zest for life.
Special thanks to the Evergreen Hospice Team, Billie Brandon, RN, Rachel Turc, CNA, Melanie Stewart, Mary Madison, Brynne Kelly, and Lisa Brems. Their compassion helped us make it through this very difficult journey.
The funeral ceremony will be held on the lawn at Floral Hills Cemetery (outdoors), on Friday, Dec. 5that 3:00 PM – 409 Filbert Rd. Lynnwood, WA 98036. There will be a celebration of life gathering at Greg and Lisa Allemeier’s house following the ceremony at 2108 140th Pl. S.E. Mill Creek, WA 98012.