Patricia Ellen LeDuc Janke

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Patricia Ellen LeDuc Janke,

June 9, 1940-June 25, 2019

Patricia Ellen LeDuc Janke, 79, passed away suddenly June 25, 2019, from complications related to her fight with breast cancer.  With her family by her side, Patricia was called to heaven in glory. 

She was born to Louis F. and Antionette LeDuc, June 9, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. Patricia graduated from Resurrection High School in 1958. She attended Wright Junior College and graduated with an associate’s degree. On July 6, 1963, she married the love of her life, Arthur Roy Janke. Their marriage of 56 years began in Chicago. The Air Force life allowed them to experience Michigan, Okinawa, Japan, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. For the last 43 years, they resided in Pleasant View, Utah.

Patricia started teaching religious education in her younger years, then became an accomplished teacher for St. James the Just Parish in Ogden. She devoted over 40 years to the Eucharistic program, enriching the lives of so many Catholic children. She served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist and delivered Communion to those in need. She shared her passion and love of the Lord in her everyday living.  This passion and contribution will span for generations. Patricia was known for her creativity and dedication to the happiness and service of others. It was in her giving that we received.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Janke; her brother Robert LeDuc; her beautiful nine children Denise (Ty) Dennis, Dawn (Scott) Oppocher, Scott (Leah) Janke, Shawn Janke, Danielle (Brian) White, Jason (Jacquoie) Janke, Darlene (Mike) Winter, Deandrea (Stephen) Duran and Devin (David) Gongora; 23 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren whom she adored and who adored her.

Patricia’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Her love has always been a sustaining force for our family togetherness. Your legacy, kind spirit, passion for others and zest for life will live on through them. We love you, always and forever.

The family wants to thank all her caregivers, St. James parishioners, North View Fire Department, and family and friends for their time and prayers.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 1 at St. James the Just Catholic Church. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park.