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Janice Lee Toftey

Posted 2023-04-19 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald on Apr. 19, 2023 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Janice Lee Toftey, age 80, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away
Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born July 28, 1942 in Duluth,
Minnesota, grew up in Grand Marais, and also lived in Minneapolis and
Chicago. Jan was very proud of her North Shore (of Lake Superior) roots.

She worked for Cargill and Volkswagen before moving to Sara Lee
Corporation, where she managed the office of the chairman and CEO. This
position enabled opportunities for her to travel the world and have
numerous interesting experiences.

Jan had a zest for life that enriched everyone around her. Her love of
art and her creativity was evident in all that she did.

She is survived by her son, Bruce Friesth, brother Robert (Gail)Toftey,
sisters Diane Toftey Loh, Cheri Toftey (Jim Johnson), Deborah Toftey
Melhado, eight nieces and nephews and eleven grand-nieces and nephews.

She will be deeply missed by all.

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz Fraze Funeral Home.





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