Rita Jane Tilbury
July 1, 1922 - May 8, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Rita Jane "Janie" Tilbury, a long-time resident of San Jose, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2013. Born July 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, to Georgia and Harry Lofton, Janie was the middle of three daughters. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Mifflin High School in 1940 with an award in journalism.
Janie was a proud WWII veteran, having served as Aviation Machinist and journalist in the US Navy. She settled in San Jose in the early 50's and had a long career in printing and bookbinding, working at Globe Printing for 35 years and 12 more at Hansel and Freeland. She was active in the numerous organizations, including doing volunteer work with the Veterans Administration, a member of the Bay Area Waves, and a 46 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A consummate reader and supporter of the printed word, Janie was concerned about how many children locally, lacked even one book. And so, Janie and friends started "Books-4-Kids". Once a year they gave a book to every student at Lyndale Elementary School and selected other local schools. Over 13 years thousands of books were given away.
Janie loved nature and was an avid bird watcher. Her San Jose home was one of the earliest, #54, to be recognized as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation.
Janie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Tilbury, her sisters Marianne Burrow and Carol Ann Doyle and her nieces and nephew and their families. She also leaves her good friend and prayer partner, Marlene Burrow, as well as numerous friends and neighbors.
We will never know how many Janie helped during her life. She did so quietly, without expectation of reward or recognition. Janie was greatly loved by all who knew her. One of her favorite quotes was "The best is yet to be." A celebration of Janie's life will follow at a later date.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Headstone Inscriptions, 1838-1985, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
July 1, 1922 - May 8, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Rita Jane "Janie" Tilbury, a long-time resident of San Jose, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2013. Born July 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, to Georgia and Harry Lofton, Janie was the middle of three daughters. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Mifflin High School in 1940 with an award in journalism.
Janie was a proud WWII veteran, having served as Aviation Machinist and journalist in the US Navy. She settled in San Jose in the early 50's and had a long career in printing and bookbinding, working at Globe Printing for 35 years and 12 more at Hansel and Freeland. She was active in the numerous organizations, including doing volunteer work with the Veterans Administration, a member of the Bay Area Waves, and a 46 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A consummate reader and supporter of the printed word, Janie was concerned about how many children locally, lacked even one book. And so, Janie and friends started "Books-4-Kids". Once a year they gave a book to every student at Lyndale Elementary School and selected other local schools. Over 13 years thousands of books were given away.
Janie loved nature and was an avid bird watcher. Her San Jose home was one of the earliest, #54, to be recognized as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation.
Janie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Tilbury, her sisters Marianne Burrow and Carol Ann Doyle and her nieces and nephew and their families. She also leaves her good friend and prayer partner, Marlene Burrow, as well as numerous friends and neighbors.
We will never know how many Janie helped during her life. She did so quietly, without expectation of reward or recognition. Janie was greatly loved by all who knew her. One of her favorite quotes was "The best is yet to be." A celebration of Janie's life will follow at a later date.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Headstone Inscriptions, 1838-1985, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
Rita Jane Tilbury
July 1, 1922 - May 8, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Rita Jane "Janie" Tilbury, a long-time resident of San Jose, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2013. Born July 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, to Georgia and Harry Lofton, Janie was the middle of three daughters. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Mifflin High School in 1940 with an award in journalism.
Janie was a proud WWII veteran, having served as Aviation Machinist and journalist in the US Navy. She settled in San Jose in the early 50's and had a long career in printing and bookbinding, working at Globe Printing for 35 years and 12 more at Hansel and Freeland. She was active in the numerous organizations, including doing volunteer work with the Veterans Administration, a member of the Bay Area Waves, and a 46 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A consummate reader and supporter of the printed word, Janie was concerned about how many children locally, lacked even one book. And so, Janie and friends started "Books-4-Kids". Once a year they gave a book to every student at Lyndale Elementary School and selected other local schools. Over 13 years thousands of books were given away.
Janie loved nature and was an avid bird watcher. Her San Jose home was one of the earliest, #54, to be recognized as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation.
Janie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Tilbury, her sisters Marianne Burrow and Carol Ann Doyle and her nieces and nephew and their families. She also leaves her good friend and prayer partner, Marlene Burrow, as well as numerous friends and neighbors.
We will never know how many Janie helped during her life. She did so quietly, without expectation of reward or recognition. Janie was greatly loved by all who knew her. One of her favorite quotes was "The best is yet to be." A celebration of Janie's life will follow at a later date.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Headstone Inscriptions, 1838-1985, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
July 1, 1922 - May 8, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Rita Jane "Janie" Tilbury, a long-time resident of San Jose, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2013. Born July 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, to Georgia and Harry Lofton, Janie was the middle of three daughters. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Mifflin High School in 1940 with an award in journalism.
Janie was a proud WWII veteran, having served as Aviation Machinist and journalist in the US Navy. She settled in San Jose in the early 50's and had a long career in printing and bookbinding, working at Globe Printing for 35 years and 12 more at Hansel and Freeland. She was active in the numerous organizations, including doing volunteer work with the Veterans Administration, a member of the Bay Area Waves, and a 46 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A consummate reader and supporter of the printed word, Janie was concerned about how many children locally, lacked even one book. And so, Janie and friends started "Books-4-Kids". Once a year they gave a book to every student at Lyndale Elementary School and selected other local schools. Over 13 years thousands of books were given away.
Janie loved nature and was an avid bird watcher. Her San Jose home was one of the earliest, #54, to be recognized as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation.
Janie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Tilbury, her sisters Marianne Burrow and Carol Ann Doyle and her nieces and nephew and their families. She also leaves her good friend and prayer partner, Marlene Burrow, as well as numerous friends and neighbors.
We will never know how many Janie helped during her life. She did so quietly, without expectation of reward or recognition. Janie was greatly loved by all who knew her. One of her favorite quotes was "The best is yet to be." A celebration of Janie's life will follow at a later date.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Headstone Inscriptions, 1838-1985, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
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