Janet was proceeded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Lamar Sidener, and her brother, Lamar James "Jimmer" Sidener.
She is survived by daughter Ann Garfinkle and son-in-law Greg Arciello and son Peter Garfinkle and daughter-in-law Courtney Garfinkle. She also had three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also survived by her former husband, Philip Garfinkle.
Janet was very active in volunteering in her children's schools. As her children got older she returned to college and earned her degree from UCLA in 1990. She then worked as the first Director of Education at the Muesum of Tolerance and Holicaust Rememberance. She was very passionate about this job and contributed many innovative ideas and developed many programs and curricula.
Donations to honor Janet may be made to:
April Blossoms Care House
22835 Strathern Steet
West Hills, CA 91304