Janet Ann Medley of Payette, Idaho passed away on January 16, 2016. Janet went peacefully to the Lord while resting at home in the company of her immediate family. She battled ovarian cancer over the last year but looked forward to spending eternity with the Lord. As a wife, mother and grandmother Janet always put her family first. Her first priority was to be strong for her husband, children and grandchildren. Our family was blessed to be present with her during her courageous battle.

Janet was born in Pendleton, Or. on June 23, 1945 to Lee and Edna Horne. She was the younger sister and only sibling to David Horne. Janet always felt fortunate to grow up in small town America. She spoke often of her love of Pendleton and the many friends she had there. Janet was blessed to have loving parents who believed in strong family bonds and a Christian home. These values were the foundation she used to raise her own family.

Janet learned to ride horses at a young age and participated in Mustangers and 4H. She later became a cheer leader at Pendleton High School. In 1963 she was Princess on the Pendleton Round-Up Court. She was selected as Queen of the Pendleton Round-Up in 1964.

Janet married Gary Long in 1966. She and Gary had two children Jeff and Laurie Long. Janet and Gary were married 32 years until his death in 1997.

Janet married Dan Medley in 2001. She and Dan lived in Palmer, Alaska and enjoyed the Alaska experience. Janet often reflected on her life in Alaska with great joy.

Janet and Dan moved to Payette, ID in 2004. She and Dan made many new friends and built lifelong relationships with neighbors and members of their church. Janet worked at Benson Glass in Ontario, OR until her retirement.

Janet is survived by her husband Dan Medley, her children Jeff Long and Laurie Crosby and her step children Ashley and Brandon Medley. Janet is also survived by eight grandchildren, Cole, Curtis, Casey, Jacob, Alexa, Jeremy, David and Isabelle.