Janice Palludan Sargent
Janice Palludan Sargent, a resident of Danville since 1965, passed away May 18 at age 70 after a battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Fallon, Nev., to Eric and Hannah Palludan.
She was a retired elementary teacher and later an administrative assistant at Ponderosa Homes. She was active in the local alumni chapter of Delta Delta Delta, belonged to bridge clubs and book groups, and was active in the San Ramon Senior Center exercise program. She loved life, and enjoyed her family and friends, especially her two grandsons.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Vernon; son Eric Sargent and his fiancé Lynn Deurloo of Danville; daughter Kristin (Todd) Smith of Sacramento; grandsons Ryan and Steven Smith of Sacramento; sister Helen Dalbey (James) of Scottsbluff, Neb.; brother Chris Palludan (Glenna) of Fallon; and a large extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Contra Costa, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill 94523. A remembrance of her life took place Wednesday.
