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Janeen Shilaikis Obituary

Janeen was born in Montrose, CO. She graduated from Montrose High School in 1965. Soon after, she married Jack Shilaikis and they moved to Durango, CO where they raised 4 children. Janeen was a homemaker and had a love for cooking, baking, and gardening. She had a passion for making homemade jellies. Janeen loved all animals, especially her dogs, Jocko, Dewey and Kenya. Janeen loved life and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Jack had a dune buggy that he built by hand and they both loved to 4 wheel in the San Juan mountains. Janeen is survived by her Husband, Jack Shilaikis, Son, Robert Shilaikis, Son, Richard Shilaikis, and Daughter, Shauna Walcott, and numerous grand children and great grand children. She is preceded in death by Rickie Ochoa (Shilaikis).

In Lieu of flowers please donate to La Plata County Humane Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 21, 2023.

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March 13, 2025

I am sorry Shauna.

Glenda Potter

March 1, 2023

Sending my sincere sympathy to all of you.

Vangie Montoya

February 24, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family, I didn´t know her but worked with her husband jack at four corners nursing home

Stephanie Strain

February 24, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I will be there for your girl!

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Tawnia (Cooper) Steffen

February 23, 2023

Janeen was a second mom to me in my younger years. She was always welcoming, kind and loving. Jack, Shauna, Richard, and Robert I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shauna I'm a phone call away if need be. I love you. Janeen may you R.I.P. and fly high with the angels! And please give my momma a hug for me.

Laurie Maxwell

February 22, 2023

Our warmest heartfelt thoughts, love, prayers and condolences to Jack, Robert, Richard, Shauna, and family...May God comfort you. In the arms of Angels Rest In Peace beautiful lady in Heaven´s beautiful flower gardens.

Cheryl Herrera

February 22, 2023

One of the sweetest, kindest, sincerest, and gentle women I know!! My prayers go out to you all! Prayers for strength and guidance through this tough time! Love you kids!

Tamara Walcott

February 21, 2023

I´m so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother.

Phil trujillo

February 21, 2023

Jack, so sorry to hear about Janeen, our condolences,Phil&Sandra Trujillo

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