Minter

Janice Lee Minter, 62, of Corpus Christi, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Janice was born in Franklin, La. on Aug. 11, 1955 the daughter of James Forrest and Johnie (Edwards) Minter. Janice graduated from Texas A&M University of Galveston with her Bachelors degree in Marine Science in 1978. She lived and worked in Hawaii for four years where she obtained her real estate license and worked on a freshwater oyster farm. After returning to Texas, Janice continued to pursue her interest in real estate and obtained her broker license, owning Coastal Area Real Estate in North Padre Island for sixteen years. She was an environmental grant writer, owned and operated a Sea Camp for children teaching classes in marine education and held Elderhostel classes in bird watching. Janice belonged to the Civic Association of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Association of Realtors, and volunteered for the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Janice’s volunteer work with them provided her the opportunity to work with all beached marine life requiring necropsies and the pleasure of rescuing stranded marine life. This is where she acquired the nickname of the “Dolphin Lady” when she helped rescue and promote the volunteer and outreach program to save the life of a 3 month old bottlenose dolphin she named Gilly who now resides at Sea World in San Antonio. Janice loved spending time at the ocean. She enjoyed birdwatching, surfing, sailing, kayaking and scuba diving. She traveled extensively to pursue these interests. She is survived by two sisters: Jennifer DeMont of Moulton, Judy Bujnoch and husband, Edward of Flatonia; two nieces: Monica Janssen and Jessica DeMont; two nephews: James Chittenden and Glen Alan DeMont Jr.; Great Niece, Tinley Bujnoch-Aguillon; and Great Nephew, Jace Janssen. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, James and Johnie Minter; nephew, Shannon Glen DeMont; and Niece, Amanda Bujnoch. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, 403 E. North Street, Flatonia, Texas 78941. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to: Mayo Clinic “In Support of Amyloidosis Research,” Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905; on-line at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc please indicate this is a memorial gift under the “Tribute Information” tab; or by calling 1-855-852-8129. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.  Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.