Roy and Ethel (Dent) Binion announced the birth of their daughter, Janice Gail into the world, Nov.19, 1945. Janice grew up in southern Georgia on a farm. They later moved to Florida, before returning to Georgia in her early teenage years. Janice was the eighth of 11 children, which meant assisting her mother with raising her younger siblings.
After finishing high school, Janice moved to Florida and met a young Navy sailor named, Gordon Affield, while he was stationed in service. Their love grew and on May 25, 1963 in Kingsville, GA, Janice and Gordy exchanged wedding vows. After Gordy was discharged from the service, they welcomed a son, named Gordon Jr. Moving closer to his family in the Red River Valley of Minnesota, Janice and Gordy welcomed a beautiful daughter named, Tracy. Trying to find a place to establish their roots as a family, they found themselves moving to Savage, to the southwest corner of Minnesota and finally to Prior Lake in 1976.
As a couple, Janice and Gordy loved to kick up their heels on the dance floor, sit back listening to music and travel all over the United States. As a mother, Janice devoted all of her time raising her children and making sure they excelled in school. She would attend her sons sporting events and was a dedicated Den Mother for her daughters Girl Scout Troop. As a family, they have enjoyed for over 35 years, the annual Fourth of July vacation at a resort in Alexandria. The first trip consisted of the four of them and to more recent years around 100 people. A true example of how much family and friends meant in her life.
After her children were grown, Janice worked 15 years at Continental Machines in Savage as a computer operator. She also was a computer consultant for them as well for many years. Continuing to expand her horizons, Janice then worked for the Prior Lake Lions Club as a bookkeeper. She was currently employed at the Rainbow Foods in Savage as a book keeper and pharmacist tech.
A charter member of the Prior Lake Lioness Club, Janice has been involved in many aspects of the organization over the past 40 years. In her spare time, she bowled in three different leagues, enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, buying a few pull tabs and even played softball in the children’s early years. Janice and Gordy would also play 500 with couples in Prior Lake and traveled the United States attending Lions conventions.
The biggest passion in life was her husband, children and especially her adoring three grandsons, Nathan, Alex and Sam. She relished being a Grandma. Over the years, Janice taught them such valuable lessons in life. She loved playing cards, board games and teaching them math while playing cribbage. They also enjoyed special times visiting the zoos, science museums, parks and movie theatres. She was so proud of her grandsons and would do anything for them.
A trustworthy, generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Janice passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Janice will always be loved and deeply missed by husband, Gordy of Prior Lake; son, Gordon Jr. (Kim) Affield of Casselberry, FL; daughter, Tracy Affield of Prior Lake; grandchildren Nathan Affield, Alex Affield and Sam Menk; brothers, Paul (Teresa) Binion of Georgia, Herman Jr. (Glenda) Binion of Georgia; sisters, Erlene Deist of Pennsylvania and Linda Powell of Georgia; many nieces, nephews and friends. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ethel and many brothers and sisters.
The visitation was Tuesday, Sept.13 from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church.
The Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake. Pastor Mark Holman officiated. Janice will be laid to rest at the Credit River Cemetery in Prior Lake.
Memorials are preferred to the Lions Eye Bank and Hearing Center.
The Affield family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
Roy and Ethel (Dent) Binion announced the birth of their daughter, Janice Gail into the world, Nov.19, 1945. Janice grew up in southern Georgia on a farm. They later moved to Florida, before returning to Georgia in her early teenage years. Janice was the eighth of 11 children, which meant assisting her mother with raising her younger siblings.
After finishing high school, Janice moved to Florida and met a young Navy sailor named, Gordon Affield, while he was stationed in service. Their love grew and on May 25, 1963 in Kingsville, GA, Janice and Gordy exchanged wedding vows. After Gordy was discharged from the service, they welcomed a son, named Gordon Jr. Moving closer to his family in the Red River Valley of Minnesota, Janice and Gordy welcomed a beautiful daughter named, Tracy. Trying to find a place to establish their roots as a family, they found themselves moving to Savage, to the southwest corner of Minnesota and finally to Prior Lake in 1976.
As a couple, Janice and Gordy loved to kick up their heels on the dance floor, sit back listening to music and travel all over the United States. As a mother, Janice devoted all of her time raising her children and making sure they excelled in school. She would attend her sons sporting events and was a dedicated Den Mother for her daughters Girl Scout Troop. As a family, they have enjoyed for over 35 years, the annual Fourth of July vacation at a resort in Alexandria. The first trip consisted of the four of them and to more recent years around 100 people. A true example of how much family and friends meant in her life.
After her children were grown, Janice worked 15 years at Continental Machines in Savage as a computer operator. She also was a computer consultant for them as well for many years. Continuing to expand her horizons, Janice then worked for the Prior Lake Lions Club as a bookkeeper. She was currently employed at the Rainbow Foods in Savage as a book keeper and pharmacist tech.
A charter member of the Prior Lake Lioness Club, Janice has been involved in many aspects of the organization over the past 40 years. In her spare time, she bowled in three different leagues, enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, buying a few pull tabs and even played softball in the children’s early years. Janice and Gordy would also play 500 with couples in Prior Lake and traveled the United States attending Lions conventions.
The biggest passion in life was her husband, children and especially her adoring three grandsons, Nathan, Alex and Sam. She relished being a Grandma. Over the years, Janice taught them such valuable lessons in life. She loved playing cards, board games and teaching them math while playing cribbage. They also enjoyed special times visiting the zoos, science museums, parks and movie theatres. She was so proud of her grandsons and would do anything for them.
A trustworthy, generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Janice passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Janice will always be loved and deeply missed by husband, Gordy of Prior Lake; son, Gordon Jr. (Kim) Affield of Casselberry, FL; daughter, Tracy Affield of Prior Lake; grandchildren Nathan Affield, Alex Affield and Sam Menk; brothers, Paul (Teresa) Binion of Georgia, Herman Jr. (Glenda) Binion of Georgia; sisters, Erlene Deist of Pennsylvania and Linda Powell of Georgia; many nieces, nephews and friends. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ethel and many brothers and sisters.
The visitation was Tuesday, Sept.13 from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church.
The Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake. Pastor Mark Holman officiated. Janice will be laid to rest at the Credit River Cemetery in Prior Lake.
Memorials are preferred to the Lions Eye Bank and Hearing Center.
The Affield family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
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