Janice Evelyn Primeau

Janice Evelyn Primeau, nee Harter, 77, of Union, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Life Care Center of Sullivan.

Janice was born August 2, 1944, in London, England to John E. and Evelyn E. (Greenough) Harter. Janice, along with her mother and brother, came to the US in 1946 and traveled by train across the US to meet her father in Washington state after the war. She grew up in Cashmere and later Kent, Washington, where she graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1962. Furthering her education, she received her license to practice Cosmetology. Janice was united in marriage to Tracy Meldahl in 1962 and had two children, Mike and Nicol. While in Washington, she had the opportunity to be a tour guide for Seattle Center during the 1964 World’s Fair, where she met and was kissed on the cheek by Elvis Presley. She was a busy mom, raising her children in Texas, Colorado and eventually settling in Missouri.

While living in St. Peters, MO, Janice met Edward Primeau and they were married on November 5, 1994, and helped raise her two youngest children, Erin and Adam. Janice was employed for many years by Famous Barr and Schnucks Grocery Store. During this time, Janice lived in Kirkwood and Robertsville before finally putting roots down in Union, MO. Janice enjoyed playing in various bowling leagues, she loved to read, cook, garden and travel extensively. In her later years, Janice took to breeding dogs, particularly Shih Tzu’s, which now members of the family have a few as their beloved pets. Janice loved all types of animals.

Janice is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Ed Primeau, of Union, MO; her four children: Mike (Debbie) Meldahl of Richmond, KS, Nicol (Jeff) Alvarez of Katy, TX, Erin (Nick) Light of St. Clair, MO, and Adam (Amy) Primeau of Labadie, MO; fifteen grandchildren with another one on the way: Paige, Jordan, Brooke and Eve Alvarez, Kris (Mike) Brown, Beth (Levi) Ahlin, Erin (Branden) Bryant, Sarah (Charles) Foster, Katelyn Meldahl, Halle Blankenship, Leah and Job Light, Samantha and Lacey Hawkins & Olivia Primeau; five great-grandchildren: Tennyson, Whitley, Billy, Eddie and Jake; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Evelyn Harter; and one brother, Roy Greenough.

A Memorial Service will be 12 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, with Pastor John Blackmore officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service at Eaton Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the American Diabetes Association.

Online condolences may be shared with Janice’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Sullivan.