September 16, 1953 – November 26, 2025
Janis Tjader, 72, passed away Nov. 26, 2025. A 2014 Teacher of the Year at Oak School, Janis taught for 23 years with a dedicated combination of high expectations and a loving heart. She was a prankster, a tap-dancing adventurer, and a devoted wife and grandmother.
She faced Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) with quiet strength and dignity. Donations to The Myositis Association (myositis.org) are requested in her memory.
Survived by husband Gary, children Nicolaus and Katherine, and four grandchildren.
The family will hold a private celebration of life.
