Janet K. Shireley passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. She was born on October 9, 1936 to the late Mary Louise Hengst and Clifford Smith. 

Janet grew up on a farm near Battle Ground, IN. She attended school in Battle Ground and later proudly received her GED.  She married David Shireley on October 9, 1952 where they later made their home in Battle Ground for more than 60 years.

Janet worked at National Homes Corp and later worked as maintenance supervisor at Battle Ground Elementary School for 19 years before retiring in 1999.

Janet was blessed with a green thumb.  Her love for gardening was rivaled only by her love for fishing.   She was a staunch Purdue Boilermaker fan and later in life became a New York Yankee fan, never missing a game on television. Janet loved being with her family, especially her beloved grandson, David, and was never shy about providing him fishing and baseball tips. She was also a devout Christian and longtime member of Schuyler Wesleyan Church.

Janet is survived by her husband, David; son, Larry (Peggy) of Bismarck, ND; grandson, David; brother, Bill Smith of Lafayette and two special nieces, Michelle Oliphant Biggs and Rita Ann Leming of Lafayette.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles Smith, JoAnn Leming, Carol Smith and Mary Jane Oliphant.

Friends may call from 11 am (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 12 pm (EST) Monday, January 31, 2022 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in Janet’s name to the American Heart Association.

Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.