November 25, 1942 – January 29, 2025
at the age of 82 years:     

Please consider joining us as we remember Janet. A Celebration of Life is planned for:
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm, Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive, Salmon Arm, BC

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, sister, auntie and friend.  Janet Eleanor Jackett (nee Epp) was born to Bill and Marion Epp on an Autumn-day, which happened to be her favorite season, in Kimberley, BC. She was the only girl in the Epp family and being the sister to her five brothers was one of Janet’s greatest joys.  Keeping up with and caring for “the brothers” made her into the strong, creative and compassionate woman she always was.

Janet grew up in Cranbrook, BC where she cultivated many lifelong friendships.  She excelled in basketball and was a fantastic drummer and member of the award-winning Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band. This wonderful experience opened the doors to the world for Janet and her inspiration to travel was born.  As a brave young woman, Janet travelled on an extended trip to Europe and continued to enjoy travelling throughout her life.

On her return to Canada, Janet was introduced to the handsome RCMP Constable Garnet Jackett, who became the love of her life. The couple were married in Cranbrook, BC and soon settled in Creston, BC where they began their life as an RCMP family and their only daughter Jennifer Lynn was born. And as it sometimes does, Life changed the direction of the little family’s plans and a move from the Kootenays to Vancouver was necessary. Garnet was posted to Vancouver and Janet and Garnet chose North Delta as their new home, where the family settled for 23 years.  Janet worked as a Medical Clinic Manger and Nurse Practitioner for Dr Richard Wadge and the group of Dr’s that grew to be her friends for most of those years.

Janet was a fantastic curler and she spent hours playing and coaching the sport she loved and was accomplished to have curled a perfect game twice in her lifetime.  Beta Sigma Phi played a huge roll in Janet’s life and the sorority sisters and friendships she made over the 50 years of her service and involvement were so very important to her.  She held most offices and loved the tradition, rituals and abiding love for these very special women in her life.  Janet and Garnet retired to the Shuswap and built their dream home in Blind Bay, BC.  They enjoyed the beauty of the lake, the golf course and the many new friendships made in their newly adopted community. Many family reunions and holiday gatherings were held over Janet’s kitchen table.  Grandchildren learned to walk, drive the golfcart and hone their sales skills while hawking many cups of Grandma’s lemonade at the foot of the driveway.  After Garnet’s passing, the House on the Lake wasn’t the same, and Janet briefly returned to the Lower Mainland before settling again in Salmon Arm.

Janet was a creative, classy and supportive woman.  She could run a busy office, bake a pie (best pie crust around) and sew a classical ballet tutu all in the same day.  Her standards were high and she believed in the power of family, and there was nothing she couldn’t accomplish.  She gave her loyalty and love fiercely, and if she chose you, you were hers for life.

Janet was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Marion Epp, her eldest brother and sister in-law Wayne and Bev Epp, her youngest brother Keith Epp, her sister in-law Joyce Lalonde, her sister in-law Kay Epp, her brother in-law Denny Lalonde and the great love of her life, her husband Garnet Jackett.

Janet is survived by her daughter and son in-law Jennifer and Jeff Haamers, her four grandchildren whom she adored Devon Atkinson (Nina), Keelan Atkinson, Cameron Atkinson and Aidan Atkinson, her brothers Ron (Pat) Epp, Barry (Lynn) Epp and Ken Epp, as well as her many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bonthuys and the Maple Tree Medical Clinic, the nurses and care team of the second floor of Shuswap Lake General Hospital and of course her caring nurses and team at Mount Ida Mews for the wisdom and support offered, particularly over this past year.

Please consider joining us as we remember Janet. A Celebration of Life is planned for:
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm, Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive, Salmon Arm, BC