Janet Beattie
Died: Jun 17, 2013
Janet Beattie passed away peacefully at Heath Village rehabilitation center on June 17th.
Born in Evanston, IL to Lawrence and Katherine Jordan, Mrs. Beattie grew up in Des Moines IA until she moved east to attend Endicott College in Massachusetts. She then re-located to Manhattan, working for a men’s clothier while attending Parsons School of Design where she enhanced her already abundant decorative talents.
Born in Evanston, IL to Lawrence and Katherine Jordan, Mrs. Beattie grew up in Des Moines IA until she moved east to attend Endicott College in Massachusetts. She then re-located to Manhattan, working for a men’s clothier while attending Parsons School of Design where she enhanced her already abundant decorative talents.
In 1957 she met Kenneth Beattie at a Princeton University football game and they were married in June of 1959.
Mr. & Mrs. Beattie resided at “The School House” on the Grounds of Hamilton Farms in Gladstone NJ until moving to Pickle Road in Pottersville in 1961 where she lived for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Beattie was a part of “The Magic Shop” in Oldwick for 42 years. She enjoyed using her talents decorating, displaying items and spending time with her co-workers and especially with her customers.
Mrs Beattie was also a member of “The Questors” in Hunterdon County for many years.
Both she and her husband were avid environmentalists, working to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
Mrs. Beattie is pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth (2000) and is survived by her son Jonathan of Hackettstown and her daughter Kathryn Benkoczy of Saratoga Springs, NY.
A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday June 29th at 11:00 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Gladstone.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upper Raritan Watershed Association, PO Box 273, Gladstone, NJ 07934.
Arrangements under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upper Raritan Watershed Association, PO Box 273, Gladstone, NJ 07934.
Condolences:
Claudia Watts
#4
June 26th, 2013 7:27 am
Dear Katie and JB,
Janet and I had become good friends over the last 14 years.
We met at the Magic Shop and worked together for several years.
I loved working with Janet because we laughed all the time.
We had a great time driving to Vineland, NJ to
pick up Gerkin and give her a new home. I simply loved Janet and always will. My heartfelt condolences to both of you.
Tracey Goodroad
#3
June 21st, 2013 9:45 am
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother and I had become friends during the last 10 years. She will be missed as a friend and client of Peapack-Gladstone Bank in Pottersville.
Nancy DiRienzo
#2
June 19th, 2013 12:34 pm
Dear Katie and John, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always the sweetest most elegant woman. I have fond memories of ice skating on the Beatie Pond on Pickle Road...
Susan Ross
#1
June 18th, 2013 10:08 am
Dear Katie and JB, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Hunting Easter eggs in the snow and fantastic birthday cakes are just a few wonderful gifts that Squeak added to my childhood. Peace
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