Janet Margaret Critser

Janet Margaret Critser, age 59, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at her home in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. She was born to Alfred and Margaret (Barlas) Zekas in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio on September 23, 1952. She was the younger of two children. Throughout her life, Janet always valued and enjoyed education. In high school, Janet was a member of The National Honor Society and the Future Teacher Program. She prided herself in education, earning a Masters of Science of Education and fulfilling her dream of becoming an educator. Janet started teaching at Northland Pioneer College (NPC) in 1988 where she later became an academic advisor and touched the lives of many students. She enjoyed assisting, supporting and empowering students in the development and attainment of educational plans that are compatible to their life goals. The one thing she loved more than education was her family. She gave life to a son and three daughters, whom she raised here in the White Mountains of Arizona. Janet will be forever missed and loved by all who knew her, especially her children. Janet is survived by her son, Josh; 3 daughters: Amy Tafoya, Beth Critser, Emily Critser; her sister, Frances Seighman; and granddaughter, Kinsley Tafoya. She is also survived by her beloved pets: Patch, Gizmo and May. "A mother holds her children's hands for a short while, but she holds their hearts forever." A special memorial service for Janet will begin 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Arizona.