Janet Ann Winter

Janet Ann Winter, 79, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, in Greeley, with her family by her side.

She was born July 14, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Alex and Mary (Kreutzer) Roth. She grew up as one of twelve children near Hudson and Galeton and attended Eaton High School. On October 9, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Bob Winter. The couple started their family and farmed near Galeton before purchasing their farm in Windsor in 1976. Janet and her daughter Debbie operated the Li’l Flower Shop in Windsor for many years. After 34 years of farming, Bob and Janet retired in the Severance area.

Janet was a hardworking, loving farm wife, mother, and florist who supported her family in every endeavor. She was a Windsor Fire Department “Firette” and worked alongside Bob in theWeld County and Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Pork Producers, and numerous other farm, water, community, and church organizations. A talented cook, she prepared traditional German dishes for the fire department, church gatherings, harvest crews, family meals, and especially loved hosting the whole family for holidays, making sure all were well fed. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, and time with family and friends. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After 59 years of marriage, the loss of Bob in 2023 deeply grieved her. She later moved to Greeley Village Assisted Living, where she remained active, playing cards and Bingo.

She is survived by her children: Deborah Martin of Windsor; Robert (Becky) Winter of Windsor; and Julie (Jason) Rothe of Greeley; six grandchildren: Krystle (Clark) Schaneman, Warren(Kirsten) Martin, Rachel (Cameron) Wilson, Lori (Chris) Mylar, Jenna Rothe, and Jay (Lillian)Rothe; four great-grandchildren: Mark and Natalie Schaneman, and Matthew and AdelineMartin; four brothers: Richard (Karren) Roth, Charles “Chuck” (Terry) Roth, Alex Roth, andDuane Roth; her sister Carol (Phil) Magalee; and numerous other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; her brothers Robert, James, and William; and her sisters RoseMary Thomas, JoAnn Pettinger, and Barbara McArthur.

 A service will be held at Faith Church, 1020 Walnut Street, Windsor, Colorado, on Friday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church. Friends, family, and all whose lives were touched by Janet are welcome to attend.