Janice Thompson Catlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her home under the care of her grand-daughter Rebecca Thompson and Aspirus Hospice Comfort Care. She was born May 10, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Melgreen) Dean. Her childhood was spent in the Dancy area near the DuBay Dam on the Wisconsin River. Janice married Leo C. Thompson on May 28, 1955. They lived near Lake DuBay until moving to Stevens Point/Plover area. Leo and Janice raised 6 children, Bob(Amy) Thompson of Pulaski, WI, Tim(Kathy) Thompson of Hamlin, TX, Tyler(Michele) Thompson of Junction City, WI, Marene Thompson, Dean(Linda) Thompson of Grand Marsh, WI, and Travis(Lisa) Thompson of Junction City, WI. On August 23, 2018 Janice married Jim Catlin. He put a sparkle in her eye. They only had 2 years together but packed a lot of life into that time. Janice was a member of the Stevens Point church of Christ. She took Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19-20 and told any who would listen about her Savior Jesus Christ and how they too could find salvation. She spent her lifetime caring for others. Working at the hospital and Portage County Home as a nurse`s aide, at South Pointe restaurant as a waitress, first aide nurse at Del Monte, in home care, a First Responder with Junction City Fire Dept, a poll worker, a volunteer driver for Lincoln Center, and a friend to those around her. After her daughter Marene was born with Downs Syndrome, she became very involved with Special Olympics and also lead 4-H in Junction City. She is survived by her sons; Bob, Tim, Tyler, Dean and Travis, Grandchildren; Erin McDaniel, Christopher Thompson, Trevor Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Bryce Thompson, Larissa Sniadajewski, Rebecca Thompson, Alynah Thompson, and Taylor Farfan Ruiz, many great grandchildren, two brothers, Roger (Rachel) Dean of Mosinee, Russell (Nancy) Dean of Sheboygan, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Leo Thompson & Jim Catlin, daughters-in-law Amy Thompson, Dawn Thompson, daughter Marene Thompson, and 6 siblings; Wilber Dean, Mildred Black, Donnie Dean, Doug Dean, Bruce Dean and Myrna Bohm. The family wishes to thank Aspirus Hospice Comfort Care for their guidance, support, and assistance in Janice's last days. We are also thankful to Rebecca Thompson who's care enabled Janice to remain at home in her final days. A memorial service will be held at Stevens Point church of Christ, 1112 Sandy Ln, Stevens Point, WI 54482 on Saturday, Saturday, July 30th 2022 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal to follow in the church basement. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS