Janis Joann Harris Remington Vasterling

Janis Joann Harris Remington Vasterling, age 93, from Ellisville, MO passed away on May 31, 2024 at Evelyn House, Creve Coeur, MO. Janis was born January 24, 1931 in Dodge City, IA to Albert Howard Harris and Minnie Perkins Harris. She graduated from Webster City High School in 1949. In 1952 she received her RN degree from Mounds-Midway School of Nursing in St Paul, MN. In 1952 she married Otto James Remington. Three children were born to this union. In her nursing career she performed in various industries: from missionary nurse, traditional hospital nurse, Mehlville school district nurse, summer camp staff nurse, medical nursing teaching staff; and finally, as a facility inspector for the State of Missouri. Janis added a little spice to life wherever she ventured, always seeking wonder. She loved being a grandmother and delighted in taking her grandchildren on adventures: to the St Louis Zoo, Grant’s Farm, the Butterfly House, the Science Center, the Wolf Sanctuary, etc. In her sixties she toured China and tap danced on the Great Wall. She loved animals and seemed to always have a pet, whether a bird, a guinea pig, a rescued dog, or a cat. Janis was always active in her church; always singing in the choir; participating in goodwill projects, etc. It was here later in her life that she met her soulmate. She married Paul Vasterling on May 23, 1993 in St Louis, MO. He survives. Janis was preceded in death by a son, David Allan Remington; a sister, Nedra June Harris Arrasmith; a brother-in-law, Wesley Arrasmith; and a niece, Sandy Arrasmith. Along with her husband, survivors include a son, daughter, and former daughter-in- law: John Remington (Virginia), Loy Anne Remington Boncek (Ed), Jill Remington Five (5) Grandchildren: Zeke Remington (Angela), Arthur Remington (Lacey), Sam Remington, Christina Boncek Smith (Brian), Edward Boncek Nine (9) Great Grandchildren: Xavier, Evelyn, Winston, Aiden, Gracen, Peyton, Abigail, Alex, Jack A niece: Sara Arrasmith Snicker (Jeff) A nephew: Mark Arrasmith (Sue) Plus several great nieces and great nephews. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Eden Theological Seminary at 475 E. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MO. A private inurnment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, MO. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Janis Joann Harris Remington Vasterling

January 24, 1931 - May 31, 2024