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In Loving Memory - Janet W. Rosenthal

Born Janet Walkin on May 12, 1918, Janet Rosenthal died July 6, 2009 in her home at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, MD. She was 91. She was a real trooper, raising children while her husband was away at war, moving around the country although she probably would have preferred to stay put, and stoically suffering the heartbreak of having her 30-year old daughter die and her youngest son go through cancer and chemo at age 46. Unlike Dr. Harry, Janet did not want to see, do and experience everything. Instead, she chose a few passions that carried her through bad times and good. She enjoyed the company of family and friends, became quite accomplished at golf and bridge, and led a long and full life. She was wonderful to me and I certainly could not have wished for a more wonderful mother-in-law. We miss you, Mom.
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Janet in 1931 - perhaps 13 years old.
Janet in 1931 - perhaps 13 years old.		 Young Janet: Top left picture is dated 1935, top right 1939 at Coney Island, others undated.
Young Janet: Top left picture is dated 1935, top right 1939 at Coney Island, others undated.		 Janet in 1940, when she was probably 22.
Janet in 1940, when she was probably 22.		 Janet finds her true love and marries Dr. Harry Rosenthal December 16, 1941, right after Pearl Harbor.
Janet finds her true love and marries Dr. Harry Rosenthal December 16, 1941, right after Pearl Harbor.
First son Eugene is born in January 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri
First son Eugene is born in January 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri		 Harry holds curly-haired baby Gene
Harry holds curly-haired baby Gene		 In 1944 Harry returns after 3 yrs. as a flight surgeon on carrier U.S.S. Sangamon, earning 5 battle stars & a unit citation.
In 1944 Harry returns after 3 yrs. as a flight surgeon on carrier U.S.S. Sangamon, earning 5 battle stars & a unit citation.		 Carol is born in 1945 in Chelsea, Mass., near Boston
Carol is born in 1945 in Chelsea, Mass., near Boston
Young Carol looks very sweet with her purse!
Young Carol looks very sweet with her purse!		 Dr. Harry lectures on his ultrasound research (later published) at the 1948 AMA annual convention in NYC
Dr. Harry lectures on his ultrasound research (later published) at the 1948 AMA annual convention in NYC		 Third child Howard is born in Kew Gardens, NYC in 1950. Some years later, Gene and Carol show him how to ride a bike.
Third child Howard is born in Kew Gardens, NYC in 1950. Some years later, Gene and Carol show him how to ride a bike.		 All I can say about this picture is that, to this day, Howard still likes his cowboys and Indians!
All I can say about this picture is that, to this day, Howard still likes his cowboys and Indians!
Harry moves to the Washington DC area in 1955 to start his practice. (Janet in 1958).
Harry moves to the Washington DC area in 1955 to start his practice. (Janet in 1958).		 The kids start growing up: Gene has his Bar Mitzvah in 1956
The kids start growing up: Gene has his Bar Mitzvah in 1956		 Gene graduates from Coolidge High in 1960 (shown with Carol & Janet)
Gene graduates from Coolidge High in 1960 (shown with Carol & Janet)		 The classic shot: Janet takes a swing in 1958 at Indian Spring Country Club.
The classic shot: Janet takes a swing in 1958 at Indian Spring Country Club.
In 1962 the family moves to this house on East Indian Spring Drive in Silver Spring, MD.
In 1962 the family moves to this house on East Indian Spring Drive in Silver Spring, MD.		 Janet is hard at work in the 60's with her paint-by-numbers portrait. She gave me this picture because I love lighthouses.
Janet is hard at work in the 60's with her paint-by-numbers portrait. She gave me this picture because I love lighthouses.		 Howard attends Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, VA 1965-1968 before Navy and college
Howard attends Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, VA 1965-1968 before Navy and college		 Carol turns 21 (1966)
Carol turns 21 (1966)
Howard and Janet go to New Orleans in 1966. (My long-legged husband was 15.)
Howard and Janet go to New Orleans in 1966. (My long-legged husband was 15.)		 Janet doesn't like to travel much, but in 1970 she accompanies Harry to Hong Kong
Janet doesn't like to travel much, but in 1970 she accompanies Harry to Hong Kong		 Also in 1970, Janet makes a hole-in-one at the 13th hole of the Indian Spring Country Club course in Silver Spring.
Also in 1970, Janet makes a hole-in-one at the 13th hole of the Indian Spring Country Club course in Silver Spring.		 Janet stands outside the house on East Indian Spring Drive, 1973.
Janet stands outside the house on East Indian Spring Drive, 1973.
Oh, those wacky 70's! Howard & Harry with Mike & Martha at Dulles airport in 1974.
Oh, those wacky 70's! Howard & Harry with Mike & Martha at Dulles airport in 1974.		 Janet goes to CA in June 1976 for Claudia's wedding (shown with Martha and Mike).
Janet goes to CA in June 1976 for Claudia's wedding (shown with Martha and Mike).		 Life has its cruel moments: Carol, age 30, dies from the rare disease schleroderma while teaching school in Maryland (1976).
Life has its cruel moments: Carol, age 30, dies from the rare disease schleroderma while teaching school in Maryland (1976).		 In Sept. 1986, Howard marries Ruth Chastka (with Rodney, Gene & Susan, Harry & Janet, Ruth's father Harold, Joanne &Joel)
In Sept. 1986, Howard marries Ruth Chastka (with Rodney, Gene & Susan, Harry & Janet, Ruth's father Harold, Joanne &Joel)
Gene, Harry, Howard and Janet outside Howard and Ruth's house in Silver Spring.
Gene, Harry, Howard and Janet outside Howard and Ruth's house in Silver Spring.		 In 1989 Harry receives an award from the Montgomery County Volunteer Center
In 1989 Harry receives an award from the Montgomery County Volunteer Center		 Cover those necks, everyone! (Judy Walkin and son Michael, Martha and Janet, Oct. 1989)
Cover those necks, everyone! (Judy Walkin and son Michael, Martha and Janet, Oct. 1989)		 In 1990 Harry's chosen as 1 of 9 unsung community service volunteers in the DC area (Ruth, Gene, Harry, Janet, Howard, Susan).
In 1990 Harry's chosen as 1 of 9 unsung community service volunteers in the DC area (Ruth, Gene, Harry, Janet, Howard, Susan).
Harry stands by his One & Only 9 Awards portrait at the banquet presented & televised by WUSA Channel 9, CBS.
Harry stands by his "One & Only 9 Awards" portrait at the banquet presented & televised by WUSA Channel 9, CBS.		 Janet with sister Martha, her husband Mike, and Harry.
Janet with sister Martha, her husband Mike, and Harry.		 1996: Howard has splenic cancer. In 1997 we give him a BIG survivor party (Howard, Lisa, Judy, Gene, Bobbie, Janet, Harry)
1996: Howard has splenic cancer. In 1997 we give him a BIG survivor party (Howard, Lisa, Judy, Gene, Bobbie, Janet, Harry)		 In May 1998 we give Janet a surprise party for her 80th birthday. West Coasters Martha and David fly in to surprise her.
In May 1998 we give Janet a surprise party for her 80th birthday. West Coasters Martha and David fly in to surprise her.
Mitzi, B.C., Evelyn, and the rest of Janet's buddies from Indian Spring Country Club come, too.
Mitzi, B.C., Evelyn, and the rest of Janet's buddies from Indian Spring Country Club come, too.		 In 2001, we celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary with dinner at Mrs. K's Toll House
In 2001, we celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary with dinner at Mrs. K's Toll House		 In Sept. 2003, after almost 62 years of marriage, Janet loses Harry, who is 96. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
In Sept. 2003, after almost 62 years of marriage, Janet loses Harry, who is 96. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.		 In May 2004, Gene marries Sandra Koppel in Rockville, MD
In May 2004, Gene marries Sandra Koppel in Rockville, MD
Janet talks to Sandra at her wedding
Janet talks to Sandra at her wedding		 In 2004, Janet moves to Riderwood Village in Silver Spring. She lives on the fourth floor of Calvert Landing, shown here.
In 2004, Janet moves to Riderwood Village in Silver Spring. She lives on the fourth floor of Calvert Landing, shown here.		 Martha, her son David (celebrating 50th birthday), his daughter Nicole, and cousin Bill (&Cheryl &Will) Stephens visit in 2007.
Martha, her son David (celebrating 50th birthday), his daughter Nicole, and cousin Bill (&Cheryl &Will) Stephens visit in 2007.		 Janet and Martha are surrounded by cousin Jack Schneider & wife Ruth, plus cousin Jack Kaufman & wife Elaine.
Janet and Martha are surrounded by cousin Jack Schneider & wife Ruth, plus cousin Jack Kaufman & wife Elaine.
Janet receives a young visitor (Julie) at her apartment in Calvert Landing.
Janet receives a young visitor (Julie) at her apartment in Calvert Landing.		 Janet's ashes will be placed with Dr. Harry's in Arlington National Cemetery. Rest in Peace, Janet.
Janet's ashes will be placed with Dr. Harry's in Arlington National Cemetery. Rest in Peace, Janet.
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Joanne Reams 04-Aug-2009 01:01
Ruth and Howard--

We are sad to hear of her passing, but what a beautiful tribute you have made to her.

We remember meeting her several times--what a warm and lovely woman she was. We know you will cherish happy memories of her.

We keep you both in our hearts.

Love--Joanne and Peter
Dick & Linda Bangham 22-Jul-2009 23:21
Very nice illustrated biography Ruth. It was a privilege to have known her, I know she'll be missed. Our sympathies.
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