Lifetime resident of Skidway Lake, Janet Marie Eymer, 83, passed away peacefully June 5, 2022, with her husband of 62 years, Larry, by her side. Janet was born March 14, 1939, to the late Claud and Marie (Perone) Anderson at her grandfather’s cabin on Clear Lake near Prescott, Michigan. She graduated from West Branch High School in 1957. Janet attended Central Michigan University and received a Master of Education degree in 1976.
She is survived by her husband Larry and their children Gary Eymer of Houston, David Eymer of Alger, Mike Eymer of Prescott and Claudia (Adam) Miller of Alger, grandchildren – Channing (Bibie) Eymer, Katie (Aaron) Korczowski, Ashlee (Kyle) Brock, Emily Eymer, Cami Eymer, Aaron Eymer and Clayton Miller, great grandchildren – Johnathen, Sawyer and Amelia.
In addition to being a caring wife and mom, Janet was a teacher at Whittemore-Prescott Elementary School. After 31 years of helping children get a good start in life, she retired in 1993. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family while boating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, bowling and camping. Janet loved watching the sunset from her and Larry’s summer getaway in Grand Marais. After retiring, Janet and Larry wintered in Ft. Myers, Florida and she enjoyed reading, playing cards, stamping and gardening.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Buresh Funeral Home, 101 E Harrison Street, Prescott, MI with Pastor Gary Gillings officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2022, 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at the Richland Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Whittemore Prescott Education Foundation. An online registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com to share condolences and memories of Janet.
