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.

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, Kansas, and later began working for Joplin Public Schools. After retirement she began teaching ESL classes at Missouri Southern State University. Janet cared deeply about all of her students.

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, 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.

Janet and Doug had three children and were ultimately blessed with two grandsons. Her family loves spending time together and shares a deep love of trivia games.

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 10:00 am. A visitation will be held at Mason-Woodard on January 17th at 5:30pm.

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