Janice Gale (Douglas) Wood Lunn

Janice Gale (Douglas) Lunn was born April 8, 1943, in Indian Trail State Park, Sligo, Missouri, to James and Velma (Butler) Douglas. In 1956, her parents bought their family farm in Salem where she was raised. Gale graduated with the class of 1962 from Salem High School. At the age of eighteen, Gale married Charles Wood, and to this union they were blessed with one beautiful daughter, Tammy “Sam”. As a young family, they created many lasting memories together. Gale later met her sweetheart, Bill Lunn, and on November 9, 1996, they were united in marriage. Gale and Bill shared almost twenty-five years of life together before his passing on September 21, 2021. Gale worked hard to help provide for her family. She started her working career life at Sears before becoming a well-known and loved bank teller. Gale dedicated her career with First National Bank, now known as US Bank until her retirement. Gale had a special interest and talent in arts and crafts. She loved going to auctions and bidding on special items. Gale was a passionate reader and could often be found curled up reading a good book with her fur baby Rocky, and later, Axle by her side. Most important to her were her family, faith, and friends. Gale was a longtime member of the Salem Christian Church. Gale entered eternal rest August 19, 2024, in Salem, Missouri, at the age of eighty-one years. She survived by her loving daughter: Sam Roberts of Warrensburg, MO; brother: Larry Douglas and wife Karen of Salem, MO; nieces and nephews: Josh Douglas and wife Christina of Fair Grove, MO, Jessica Douglas of Salem, MO, Quenten Wills of Tennessee, and Patty Wills of California; great-niece: Lyla Douglas; great-nephew: Logan Douglas; other relatives and dear friends. Preceding her in death was her husband: Bill Lunn; parents: James and Velma (Butler) Douglas; sisters: Brenda Anderson and Wanda Jean Thompson; and fur baby: Rocky. Gale will be remembered for her sweet, upbeat personality, and joyous spirit. She was a joy to be around and had a contagious laugh. Gale will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Funeral Services for Janice Gale (Douglas) Lunn were held Friday, August 23, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Tim Hill officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace”, It Is Well With My Soul”, “Rawhide”, and “Return to Sender”. Serving as Pallbearers were Robert Whitehouse, Josh Douglas, Scott Cahill, Jim Williams, JR Sentman, Benjamin Butler, Leland Ellerman, and Larry Wood. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Gale Lunn to the Salem Christian Church and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Janice Gale (Douglas) Wood Lunn

April 8, 1943 - August 19, 2024