Janet Lorrine Conger

(Peterson)

October 8, 1936 – August 16, 2024

Janet (Peterson) Conger went to Heaven on August 16, 2024, after a long 3-year battle with Dementia/ Alzheimers.  She passed away quietly in an assisted living/memory care home in Troutdale, Oregon, where she resided since February, 2021.

Janet was born October 8, 1936, in North Bend, Oregon to parents Roy and Lorrine Peterson.  She was raised in Reedsport, Oregon with her very close younger sister Jo.  In high school she was very active, and in her junior year she was voted the “Most Popular Girl” by the student body. She graduated from Reedsport High School in 1954.  After graduation Janet attended Good Samaritan School of Nursing, and then began her career as a Dental Assistant.

On March 20, 1960, Janet married Dennis Conger, who was also from Reedsport. They were married for 27 years and had two sons. Timothy was born in Seattle, Washington in 1961. Then they moved to Roseburg for a number of years before settling in Portland, Oregon where Michael was born in 1972.

Janet always had a passion for music, singing and dancing. Her favorite tunes were music from the 50’s and 60’s.  She was also a big Elvis fan. She played the piano and even sang in a church choir.  Janet loved the older classic hymns, had a strong Christian faith and passed on those same beliefs to her two sons.

Janet loved to travel.  Her vacations took her to Hawaii, Portugal, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Caribbean and multiple trips to Mexico.  But despite those big travel destinations, she always had a very special place in her heart for Reedsport, Winchester Bay and the Oregon Coast.  Janet also enjoyed playing games, was an avid reader, watched sports, and participated in a bowling league for a number of years.  She loved music concerts, festivals, social gatherings and family reunions.  Most of all, during Janet’s later years, she truly enjoyed spending time with Michael and her two grandsons.  She always looked forward to seeing them during their visits and while vacationing together.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lorrine Peterson, brother-in-law Ken Adams and her son Michael Conger.  She is survived by her son Tim (Debbie) Conger, sister Jo Adams, niece Samantha (Norm) Adams, daughter-in-law Julie Conger and grandsons Cole and Caden, and a loving family of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Janet’s Urn will be placed near her mother Lorrine at Dunes Memorial Chapel in Reedsport, Oregon.  The family will gather for a Celebration of Life; exact date and time is to be determined.

Janet is now at peace in Heaven, under GOD’s care, and with all those who have gone before her.  The last picture that was included in this announcement is Janet and her son Michael.  I believe this is the same joyous expression that she had when they met again and were reunited in Heaven.

Janet’s memory will forever live on within our hearts.