Lasting Memories

Janet Lee Jurian
Dec. 10, 1950-Jan. 21, 2024
Woodside, California

Surrounded by love and family, Janet Lee Jurian of Woodside, CA, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2024, after a fifteen-month battle with brain cancer.

Janet was born on December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late John N. Duzanica and Lillian Garibaldi Duzanica. Raised in Menlo Park, Janet attended St. Raymond's parish school, Holy Cross High School (Class of 1969), and College of San Mateo. She remained a resident of the peninsula her entire life. Janet attended nursing school, worked in school nutrition (Stanford University and Monte Vista High School), and later transitioned to dental office administration. However, she was most well known for her lifelong secondary occupation of crafting beautiful wedding and special occasion cakes. Outside of work, Janet could most often be found on horseback; she was an avid western trail rider who revered her horse community. Janet was a woman in perpetual motion-- from boxing to pickleball, reading, cooking, line dancing, photography, travel-- the list went on. Even after “retiring”, she continued to be active, working for her son's business and riding her horse until October 2022 when cancer rendered her unable.

Janet was warm and welcoming, always finding time and compassion for others. She was a caring friend, a loving mother, and a devoted wife; her generous spirit knew no bounds. She drove carpools, coordinated birthday parties, helped with school projects, cooked meals, planned vacations and more. Somehow, Janet did it all, with a smile on her face and her signature flowers in her hair. As much as she thrived as a mother, wife, and friend, absolutely nothing gave Janet more joy than being "Nonie" to her two granddaughters, Sophia and Avery. To them, she embodied unconditional love and support, and her memory will be a guiding light.

Janet is survived by her husband of 48 years Andrew Jurian; her two children, son Ryan Jurian and his wife Jennie; daughter Janessa Visnyei and her husband Ben; her two brothers, Tom Duzanica and his wife Pa; Jim Duzanica and his wife Cheri; and her two granddaughters, Sophia and Avery Jurian.

"Love doesn't die, people do. So when all that's left of me is love, give me away." -M. Malloy

A memorial mass will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11am at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 1100 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, with reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (nceft.org), Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks (huddartwunderlichfriends.org), or the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).