JANET ELISE (HAUGEN GARLIE) CAVEN

Janet Elise (Haugen Garlie) Caven died peacefully on May 31, 2016 in Reno Nevada. She was born on February 15, 1939 in Valley City, North Dakota and graduated from Hannaford High School, class of 1957. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Maxine Haugen, her son, Robert J. Garlie, and her brother, Darryl N. Haugen. She is survived by her brother, James H. Haugen, sister-in law Audrey, sister Vicki Haugen Knight, brother-in-law, Jerry, her grandson, Ben Garlie, granddaughter-in-law, Heather, great-granddaughter, Bailey Wren, sister-in-law Judy Haugen, nephew and nieces. She will dearly be missed by her family and her many friends here in North Dakota and in Reno, Nevada. Jan will always be known for her wonderful way of taking care of everyone through her comfort-food cooking and her immense generosity. She loved her family and friends and her loyalty was unwavering. The greatest joy was when Bailey Wren Garlie was born and she became a very proud and happy great-grandmother. Jan was looking forward to a trip to North Dakota for Bailey’s birthday and to see old friends when she passed away. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Union Church. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Union Church or a local chapter of the Humane Society.