Janet A. Strader

Janet A. Strader, 74, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, with her husband at her side. Born June 21, 1950, in Lawrence, Kansas she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Booger) Barron. 

She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968. She also graduated from the University of Iowa Cum Laude in 1972. Janet was the bagpipe major in the University of Iowa Scottish Highlander Band. On August 12, 1972, she married David Strader at Jefferson Chapel in Columbia City, Indiana where they were members. She was deeply involved with prayer groups and care teams at the many different churches she belonged to throughout her life. Janet was a preschool teacher for over 30 years. 

Janet loved basket weaving and reading. She was her family's prayer warrior and prayed constantly for them and anyone in need. Her grandchildren were her joy in life. She loved to spend time with them and cheer them on in their adventures.

Janet is survived by her loving husband, David; children, Melissa (Ryan) Getts, Ben Strader, and Joshua (Abby) Strader; grandchildren, Madeline (Devin) Minear, Luke (Baylie) Getts, James Getts, RJ Getts, Blaze Strader, Vinzent Strader, Gabriel Strader, Alistair Strader, Asher Strader, and Shepherd Strader; great granddaughter, Lylla Getts; and brothers, Jamie (Connie) Barron, and John (Jackie) Barron. 

Visitation will be 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, August 23, 2024, at Jefferson Chapel, 7067 S. 500 E., Columbia City, Indiana with calling one hour prior. Burial will take place at Jefferson Chapel (Sand Bank) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in memory of Janet to Community Harvest Food Bank or Stillwater Hospice. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Janet's family online condolences or sign the online guest book.