Carol Janich

Carol Lee Janich, 75, born on November 28, 1948, in Long Beach, CA, United States, to Nicholas Peter and Willie Pearl Henry Janich, passed away September 21, 2024. Survived by her Sister and Brother-in-law, Millie Janich (Jack) Bogdanovich and her two Nieces and nephew-in-law, Holly N Bogdanovich and Keri Bogdanovich (Jason) Wandrey. She will be missed by her wonderful friends and extended family. 

Carol grew up in Long Beach, CA and graduated from Long Beach Poly High School in 1966, she was active in several campus clubs and a member of the Jackrabbit Song Girl, Gold L, 1 Jeweled, Polyettes, Scarabs Sorority and Honor Guard to name a few. She attended and graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills.

 Carol loved animals of all kinds. Growing up with dogs in the family home. Later her parents and she moved to Stanton, CA. The franch (farm/ranch), as her mom called it, was where Carol road horses and she won many ribbons showing and riding her Quarter Horse Missy. At the Franch they also raised dogs, cats, miniature Ponies, Pygmy goats, Barbados Sheep and a Ram, chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese, peacocks, pheasants, and one lamb named Sam. An avide rider, She continued this passion when she moved to Lake Hazasu, Arizona with her mom after the passing of her father Nick. Spike was her last horse and Carol enjoyed riding him in the parades around town in both Havasu and when she moved to Bishop, CA. Spike the horse loved a good Budweiser after a long ride. 

She loved Music, Dancing, Arts/Crafts and Puzzles. Her last job was as a Instructional Assist at Lake Havasu High School.

Carol was a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) member, Mojave Chapter of Southern California, she had two ggggggrandfathers who served in the American Revolution. She also loved and supported our Veterans. She had dear friends who served in Vietnam and she kept all their correspondence and sent many care packages.

In 2021, she moved to Kingman, AZ where she lived until 14 Sept 2022, when Carol was moved to Oakmont of Fullerton, due to severe dementia.  She still had her cockatiel T-Bird and her long haired Calico Cat Mochi (aka: spring) with her when she went to Oakmont.

Special thanks to the many friends who where there for her over the years, also to all the people at Oakmont of Fullerton past and present who helped her so much and made her time there so special. To the Emergency team at St Joseph’s, OCGlobal and Gordon Lane Care Center thank you for your care for Carol over the last month.

Carol died peacefully in her sleep, which is a blessing. One of the last visits I had with her, we listened to Earth Wind and Fire’s ‘September’.  She passed away a few days later while residing in Fullerton, CA.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Lakewood Equestrian Center, World Wildlife Federation, or an animal shelter, rescue or organization of your choice. Carol loved animals and this would be a lovely way to honor her.

Love and Miss you Carol Lee,

Forever in our Hearts

💕Millie, Jack, Holly, Keri and Jason