Janice Louisa Zuger

Janice Roberts Dunn Rocconella Zuger passed away at Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla on May 1, 2024, at age 95. She was born July 20, 1928, to Adda and Henry Roberts of Waitsburg, WA.

While growing up on a homestead wheat farm near Waitsburg, she became Days Real Sport Queen. After graduating HS 1945, Janice married Private James Dunn, stationed at Ft Lewis, WA, during WW2. While farming, they lived in Waitsburg, Walla Walla, WA, and Pilot Rock, OR. Three children, all survivors, were born to the union, David of Salem, OR Terry of Fairbanks, AK, and Nicki of Athena, OR. Divorced, Janice entered Community College Seattle, becoming a case worker for the Social Security Administration after graduation. While there, she married construction supervisor Tom Rocconella. After both retired, they moved to Waitsburg until his passing. Janice then married Waitsburg mayor and farmer Bill Zuger. They lived in Waitsburg until moving to Walla Walla until his passing at Oddfellows. Surviving stepchildren are Becky Dunn of Waitsburg and Greg Zuger, also of Waitsburg. Hobbies include, horses, piano, ceramics, puzzles, travel, dance, and roses.

Janice will be missed, remembered, and loved by many.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the Walla Walla Presbyterian Church with Pastor Albert Gillin officiating. A private family burial will be held at the Waitsburg City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Blue Mountain Humane Society or Walla Walla Community Hospice through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla WA 99362. In addition, friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.