Janet L. (Mack) Manderville, 57

Janet L. (Mack) Manderville, 57, of Rathdrum, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Wardner to Albert and Fern (Baxter) Mack.

Janet spent her childhood in Pinehurst until the family moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1965. She attended Coeur d'Alene High School and after graduating in 1971 she met her soul mate, Jeff, she had two children she adored and supported them in every path they chose in life.

She was loved and will be missed by so many of her family and friends. She battled breast cancer for 10 years and always had a positive attitude. She was an example to us all. The lessons taught were how we can all embrace life and live it to the fullest. In the end, she knew she taught us well enough to return home to her parents, nephew and God. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, being with family, lovely crocheting and quilting.

Being a part of the "Blazing Divas" dancing group was another highlight in her life. She had a wonderful work ethic that was greatly appreciated by her employers. She loved tending to her alpacas and gardening. On great summer days, she enjoyed times spent with friends and family riding ATVs and fishing. One of her favorite things to say was, "Think happy thoughts."

She is survived by her husband/soul mate, Jeff Manderville. They have been happily married for 31 years. Survived by son, Josh Manderville and daughter Jessy (Jessica) Manderville; also by her brothers, John Mack and, Larry and Deanna Mack; and sisters Sharry and Larry Crockett, and Helen and Steve McCormick; and 14 nieces and nephews; and other close relatives and honorary family that Janet kept close to her heart.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls. Please visit Janet's memorial page at belltowerfuneralhome.com.