Janet Kniffen Huber Obituary (1950 - 2023)

Born Sep 24, 1950, Janet Kniffen Huber attended Allen Park High School in Allen Park, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Janet Kniffen Huber.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Birth	Sep 24, 1950
Date of Passing	Oct 02, 2023
About	Janet Gail Huber, 73, of Hudson, FL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 2, 2023 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 24,1950. In 1973, at just 22 years old, she came to Florida and built a life with her girls, Karrie and Kellie, and many dear family members and friends. In 1982 she met her future husband, Ken, and soon after their marriage welcomed a third daughter, Kenie. Together, they built a beautiful life in the greater New Port Richey community full of boating, festivals, family, friends, neighbors, and community service. Jan was one-of-a-kind. A problem-solver, a wonderful host, creative, and unforgettable. A favorite reminder she shared with herself and others was “strong like bull”, a phrase she recited over and over as she fell ill with cancer in August of 2021. She went on to live two more years in relatively good health thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Moffitt Cancer Center–and the many friends and family members that showered her with support throughout her journey. She is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Thelma, her second daughter, Kellie, and her husband, Ken. She is survived by her first and third daughters, Karrie and Kenie, Karrie’s partner Derek, daughter-in-law, Catherine, and granddog, Heartly. She will be loved, cherished, and remembered forever. When you miss her, just look at the moon and smile. It was her favorite thing. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Moffitt Cancer Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Linda Linda A Flesch '68 said:

Jan, you were my friend, we met when you moved into the big house around the block. About a year ago I tried to find you but couldn't. I miss you.

Love, Linda Mason

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Gina Mikoryak '70 said:

Jan, you have been my best friend since we were teens. We both grew up in Allen Park, Michigan and both graduated from Allen Park High. We baked cookies together. We took the bus to Detroit to shop at J.L. Hudson’s together. We went to church together. Then, one hot magical July night in 1969, we sat in my backyard and gazed at the moon as Neil Armstrong made a giant leap. We rang in the New Year of 2023 together on the phone, each watching fireworks and the moon from different states. We never ran out of things to talk and laugh about. I cherished every minute I spent with you. My whole family loved “Janet Gail.”

I will continue to look at the moon every night and remember the awesome friend that God sent into my life.

Give Kellie a hug for me.
With heartfelt sympathy to Jan’s entire family,
Gina Mikoryak Stevens

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