Janet Zerby Obituary
Janet Sue Zerby, age 80, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Bay City, Michigan, on October 16, 2026.
She was born on July 9, 1946, in Bay City, Michigan, and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and gentle devotion to the people and causes she loved. Janet was known by those who knew her best as a warm and caring woman whose presence brought comfort and steadiness to her family and friends. Her life reflected the quiet strength of a woman who gave generously of herself and met each day with grace.
Janet was a faithful member of St. Luke's Methodist Church and was deeply supportive of its mission services. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she carried that faith into the way she treated others. She was compassionate, thoughtful, and always willing to help where she could. Her church family and all who worshiped alongside her will remember her devotion and her sincere spirit.
She dedicated much of her life to nursing, retiring after a career of 40 years as an LPN. Her years in nursing were a testament to her caring nature and her commitment to serving others. Janet approached her work with patience, professionalism, and a genuine concern for the well-being of her patients. She touched many lives through her years of service, and her colleagues and those she cared for will remember her with gratitude and respect.
Janet also had the opportunity to live in Germany for two years in the 1960s, an experience that became part of the rich story of her life. She carried with her a curiosity about the world and an appreciation for the memories and experiences that shaped her along the way. Through every season of life, she remained grounded in the values that mattered most to her.
In her personal life, Janet found joy in simple and meaningful pastimes. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting, and she took comfort in the quiet satisfaction of creating with her hands. She was a lover of all animals, especially her beloved dogs and cats, who brought her companionship and happiness. She was also an avid Detroit Lions fan, and she followed her team with enthusiasm and loyalty.
Janet is survived by her sister, Carol O'Neil; her stepson, Greg Zerby; her nephews, John O'Neil, Gary O'Neil, Kurt Fahrner, and special nephew Kyle Betzold. She also leaves behind many who will cherish her memory and the example of her faithful and caring life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Vivian (Scram) View; her husband, William; her brothers, Ronald and Gerald View; her sister, Patricia Ferranti; and her mother-in-law, Arlen Zerby. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her life, and she is now reunited with them in eternal peace.
Funeral service will be on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 6pm at Rivertown Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sandy Kohler presiding with private inurnment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2pm till time of service.
