89-Year-Old Janet Carol Kraus Obituary: Sandy, UT Resident

Janet Carol Kraus, a lifelong Salt Lake City resident whose presence touched generations of family and friends, passed away in her home on November 2, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born on January 11, 1937, to Roy Ellois Kraus and Rhoda Selina Wakefield Kraus, she grew up as the eldest of six siblings in a family that would remain central to her life for nearly nine decades.

Long before her retirement, Janet was a fixture at the Utah Power and Light Company, where she balanced her office duties with an active commitment to the company’s women’s golf league. Her interests extended well beyond the workplace; in her younger years, she was a regular at the Terrace Ballroom and an avid participant in tennis, skiing, and ice skating.

Her community engagement was deeply rooted in her faith and her love for music. As a member of the Sacra Dulce Choir, she performed at sacrament meetings throughout the valley, a role that allowed her to cultivate friendships that lasted for the rest of her life.

According to Larkin Mortuary, her service within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was extensive, spanning roles as a primary and Sunday school teacher, service on homemaking committees, and an eight-year tenure as a temple ordinance worker at the Salt Lake City Temple.

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Beyond her formal service, Janet was known for a distinct and spirited approach to gift-giving. Her nieces and nephews often looked forward to her holiday packages, which were frequently sourced through the unique offerings of home shopping networks like QVC or HSN.

Her family noted with affection that she possessed a genuine talent for finding unusual items, and they jokingly expressed a hope that such networks might exist for her in heaven.

The logistical details surrounding her passing have been coordinated by her family. A graveside gathering is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy, Utah. This service will bring together the family she leaves behind, including her siblings Gary Kraus and his wife Judy, Jean Bellon and her husband Nolan, Buzz Kraus and his wife Anna, and Judy Foste Kraus.

The broader community and those who knew her have also turned to digital memorials to share their condolences. As noted by echovita.com, friends and acquaintances have been invited to reflect on the positive influence she held in their lives. While she is no longer present, the bonds she created through her travels, her choir work, and her daily interactions remain a source of comfort for her survivors.

Her final days were supported by those who stood closest to her. Her family expressed specific gratitude to the hospice staff at Belle Vie for their care, as well as to Angela, her weekend caregiver. Perhaps most notably, her neighbor and dear friend Bonnie was recognized for the years of time, companionship, and care she provided, marking what the family described as a unique and special bond of friendship.

Janet Carol Kraus is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Terry, her sister Coleen, her nephews Dan Foste and Nex Kraus, and her cousin Karen. The upcoming service at 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. will serve as the final opportunity for those who knew her to gather and honor her memory.