Janice blazed a trail in all she did.

Representing CEU through operation solidarity and our strike were just a couple areas she made history

She was an great example of a woman in leadership in times where it wasn’t easy for women to become involved. We need people like Janice, people who care more about the members they represent than their own needs.

Janice seriously took her role in society changing it for the better. She was well connected with several politicians and labour leaders. She was one of the best writers I have met and was very successful in communicating with and gaining the respect of those she interacted with.

And Alex, you were always her pride and joy. To her she was improving the world and working conditions so that people like you could live in a better place. We would hear stories of you and what you were up to. –I know the kids never have an idea what your mom talks about at work – but certainly you were the north star that kept her on track as to what was important in life. It is why she fought so hard for single moms and benefit coverage that impacted families most.

After retiring Janice also had time for other wonderful things in her life – other than Alex of course – I remember her sending me a picture of Rae and Violet in New Westminster and she told me all about the amazing day they had. I loved seeing her open her heart more to the love around her as she had some departing challenges with the employer. Then in November last year I got a text from Janice with a picture of Riley, her brand-new puppy. She was in love – I mean who could resist Riley, I am so happy she had him in her life.

Janice and I usually attended the Bentall memorial early every January to mark the tragedy and loss of a friend she grew up with, Brian Stevenson. He was killed on January 7, 1981, along with 3 other construction workers when the fly form they were working on broke free, and Janice was there every year she could be to commemorate his and the other men’s passing. In fact, we attended this year, and she wrote an article for our CEU VOICE newsletter following the event. She had just started getting more involved in a few things at CEU including being interviewed for our CEU 50^th anniversary video. The video is in it’s final edit right now, but I have seen enough of it to know she will be a part of that video and therefore part of official CEU history.

I wish her distinctive Janice Hanna “HA” laugh was captured in the interview. For those of us that knew her, it will be one of the things we always think of with Janice – her infectious laugh.

Janice, you will not be forgotten.