Janet F. Detwiler of Umatilla died on Oct. 27, 2018 in Umatilla at the age of 58.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1959 in Mexico, Mo. to Joseph and Doris Hovinghoff Albright.
She was raised and attended school in Umatilla. Janet was united in marriage to Terry Detwiler on Nov. 24, 1990 in Umatilla. They lived in Baker City and later Kalispell, Mont. before returning to Umatilla. Janet worked as the manager at the Hermiston Shari’s Restaurant and as a waitress at Frasus Restaurant. She worked in the billing department at Family Health Associates for several years until 2014.
Janet enjoyed reading, church, collecting rocks, drawing and making salsa. She was a very caring person who had a huge heart and loved all animals.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Detwiler, Umatilla; Doris O’Dell, Umatilla; brother, Michael (Veronica) Albright, Hermiston; Jo Anne Schiffner, Salem; aunt, Greta Lee, Portland; uncle and aunt, Bob and Ethel Ferger, Richland, Wash.; aunt, Sheila Hovinghoff, Lyle, Wash; aunt, Gracie Mills, Irrigon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Janet was preceded in death by her son, Travis Adams; father, Joseph Albright; stepfather, Art O’Dell; and uncles, Royal and Paul Hovinghoff.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston.
A private family burial will be at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
