Janet L. Grandstaff, 71, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home.
Mrs. Grandstaff was born in 1945 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late William and Josephine Horner. She was a homemaker, a Bernese Mountain Dog Breeder and caregiver from 1992-2017. Janet was a member of the Bernese Club of America and the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club. She was instrumental in establishing the Animal Assistant Therapy program with Valley Health System. Her passion, besides her beloved dogs, was spending time with her grandchildren, friends, and family. Janet was of the Methodist faith.
Mrs. Grandstaff married Donald O. Grandstaff on February 14, 1992 in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving with her husband is daughter, Wendy L. Croson and companion, Debbie Colt; son, Bob Croson and wife, Donna; grandchildren, Christopher Fetty and wife, Ashley, Courtney and Lauren Croson; great grandchildren, Gavin and Sophia; cousin, David Small; as well as her many loving friends including Dawn-Marie LaBree and her daughter Hannah and all of her Puppy Families.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Redland United Methodist Church with Pastor Melissa Porter-Miller officiating. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church.