Janice Rae Salcedo's Obituary
Mrs. Janice Rae (Connor) Salcedo
Jan. 12, 1942 – Nov. 18 2020
Janice Rae Salcedo passed away peacefully at English Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility in Modesto, California after her long battle with heart and lung disease at the age of 78.
Janice was born Jan. 12, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Friend D. Connor and Lucille L. Connor. She was raised in Alhambra, California with her younger sister Sharon A. (Connor) Boese. Janice graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, California class of 1959. Janice was a member of the Monterey Park Girls Drum and Bugle Corp playing the French Horn. During a parade performance she met a fellow horn player of the U.S. Marine Corp. Drum and Bugle Corp Rudolph R. (Rudy) Salcedo whom she married in May of 1960.
In 1965, Janice and Rudy moved to San Bernardino, California to purchase their first home and raise their family of 4 children. In 1972, being a licensed daycare provider, she met single mom and nurse Carol Woods and her infant son Phillip M. Woods. both of whom Janice welcomed into their family and cared for Phillip as a son.
Janice was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in San Bernardino, California where all her children attended school.
When her children became older, Janice decided to pursue a career outside of the home. She worked at Jacob’s and McDermott CPA as a bookkeeper; Ticor Title and Trust as a Trust Secretary; and later retired from CalFed Bank as a Trust Secretary.
Janice was an active member in her community and together with her husband Rudy founded, and was Co-Director of the Vagabonds Drum and Bugle Corp, a traveling musical organization sponsored by the City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Police Dept. This group provided not only a safe haven, but an opportunity to learn a musical instrument, color guard techniques, and perform in parades and competitions throughout California for kids in the community of multiple ages.
Janice was a member and sat on the boards of many organizations including in no particular order; PTA’s, Newmark Little League, Pop Warner Football, Boy Scouts of America, Cajon High School Boosters, American Legion #14, SEA (Safeway Employees Association), American Business Women’s Association (El Valle Chapter), Modesto Senior Community Center, Modesto Moose Lodge #1608, Eagles Lodge #126, and recently being the President of the English Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility Residence Council. Janice was always involved with her children and grandchildren; classroom mom, sports team mom, Boy Scout and Blue Bird leader’s to name a few.
Janice loved her family, especially celebrating everyone’s birthdays and accomplishments. Janice would grandly decorate and entertain for every given holiday with a welcoming open door policy for everyone. It was always a joyous and memorable time at Janice’s home. She made it her mission that her entire family knew how much she loved them and taught the importance of quality family values. She rarely missed an opportunity to be present for family and friends school, sporting, and special occasions.
Janice eventually relocated from San Bernardino, California to Modesto, California where she found love again with her partner Thomas A. Hamilton of Ceres, California. With Thomas, she spent many years enjoying life at dances, karaoke and gatherings with all her friends. Together, they took care of one another and made each other very happy.
Janice was preceded by her husband Rudolph R. Salcedo of San Bernardino, California, son Phillip M. Woods of Redlands, California, parents Friend D. Connor and Lucille L. Connor both of Highland, California.
She is survived by her daughter Karen R. (Salcedo) Anderson, son-in-law Matthew A. Anderson of Modesto, California; son David R. Salcedo, daughter-in-law Mary Elizabeth Salcedo of Christiansted, Virgin Islands; son Darryl R. Salcedo, daughter-in-law Linda K. Hayes of Golden Valley, Arizona; son Dennis R. Salcedo, daughter-in-law Pamela E. Salcedo of Beaumont, California; daughter-in-law Toni V. Woods of Redlands, California.
Surviving Grandchildren Ashley M. Salcedo of San Bernardino, California; Aaron M. Salcedo, (Christina Salcedo) of Beaumont, California; Adam M. Salcedo,(Kimberly Poseley) of Riverside California; Stephan L. Anderson of Seattle, Washington; Justin T. Adams, (Katie Adams) of Rancho Cucamonga, California; Jordan T. Adams, (Nicole Adams) of Austin, Texas; Christian E. Salcedo, (Alejandra Salcedo) of Beaumont, California; Cassie N. Salcedo of Corpus Christi, Texas; Amanda N. (Salcedo) Goudberg, (Ben Goudberg) of Hanford, California; Jenna R. Salcedo of Lancaster, California; Riley M. Anderson of Modesto, California; Kaitlyn Woods of Redlands, California; Jace Woods of Redlands, California.
Surviving Great Grandchildren Molly Adams, Kenzie Salcedo, Savannah Adams, Declan Salcedo, Jet Adams, Adeline Adams, Colin Salcedo and Gavin Salcedo.
Janice was also survived by her sister Sharon A. (Connor) Boese; niece Glenna (Boese) Fritsche, (Steve Fritsche) son Garrett Fritsche all from Redlands, California; her partner Thomas A. Hamilton of Ceres, California; also, several sister-in-law’s, nieces and nephews. She was loved by all.
Janice will be remembered for her love of the Lord, her generous and compassionate heart, her beautiful smile, her boisterous laughter, her strength and courage, and her ability to love unconditionally. She was one of a kind and will live in our hearts forever.
Services due to current restrictions will be private with a Celebration of Life planned at a later date.
December 7, 2020 5pm-8pm visitation at Eaton Family Funeral Home 513 12th St Modesto, California
December 11, 2020 10am –12pm visitation and Rosary at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel 1299 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino, California, with Interment at 1pm Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, California
The family would like to thank English Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility, the ICU staff and Chaplain Jerry at Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center and Community Hospice for their enduring love, care and support of their beloved Janice.
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