Boyce, Janny Faye, 72, passed
away on April 2, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on June 15, 1936 to Bruce and Louise Thompson.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University, Janny taught elementary school English for twelve years here in Phoenix before going on to complete her master’s degree at ASU.
Janny volunteered at St. Luke’s Hospital for many years. She was also one of the founding members of the Fiesta Bowl Women’s Committee.
Passionate about giving young children the ability to read, Janny became heavily involved in the Head Start Program and even authored several children’s books.
Janny is survived by her loving husband Bill, her daughter Susonni, sisters Judy and Jill and her best friend, Madge.
Janny will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known and loved her. A celebration of Janny’s life will be held for friends and family on April 8, 2009, starting at 5:00 P.M. at the Kunkle residence in Phoenix.
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