Janet Mccormick

Janet Kay Lawrence was born to Melvin and Jeannette Lawrence on January 20, 1943 in Toppenish Washington. She started her schooling in Toppenish but soon transferred to White Swan where her parents relocated to start their own farm and ranch. She met the love of her life James Lee McCormick when he was stationed at the Yakima Firing Center. They were married on May 2, 1964 in James Lee’s hometown church in Rocky Fork, West Virginia. Together they had two children Melvin James McCormick born in 1966 and Lisa Anne McCormick Matthews born 1969. They made their life here in the Yakima Valley. Janet Kay made her profession as a stay at home mom and also a dance instructor for over 30 years. She was an active member of the Yakama Nation, her community. Participating in church, school and community events. She may be best remembered for her beautiful cakes and delicious cookies. Although she was stricken with Alzheimer’s in her later years, she always had a twinkle in her eyes when her two greatest joys would come to visit her. Grandson Hunter Lee and Granddaughter Cassie Kay. She was a strong believer and knew Jesus Christ as her savior. She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Jeannette Lawrence, brother Melvin James Lawrence JR., Husband James Lee McCormick, and her son Melvin James McCormick She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Randy) Matthews of Yakima, Grandson Hunter Matthews of Ellensburg, Cassie Kay of Louisiana, Aunt Yvonne Shuel and numerous cousins and loved one. My dad’s siblings, that always made her feel like a true sister. Cassie, Clyde, Clay, and Craig. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Janet Mccormick, please visit our flower store.