Kings Funerals Janice Batson Order of Service Booklet | Page 2

Timeline of a Wonderful Life
1961. Janice born 23 April 1961 at St Helens Public Hospital Auckland to
Patricia (Pat) Lorna Huia (nee Davis) and Tote Edward (Ted) Rameka of 39
Titoki Street Parnell. - Ted and Pat are of the Ngapuhi tribe.
1967. Attended Oranga Primary School, Te Papa, Auckland followed by
Mangere Secondary College.
1969. Family lived in Solent Street Mangere from 1969 to 1984.
1970s to 1985. Avid sports player throughout her college years and continued
after leaving college. Played in Auckland Representative Netball and
Basketball for many years. Team member of the Manukau Rovers which were
in the first NZ recognised Women’s Rugby competition in the early 1980s.
Played softball for Mt Roskill.
1985. Came to Australia.
1988. Met Michael while working for the Victoria WorkCover Authority.
Romance blossomed a few years later.
1993. Moved into 1 Cavendish Street Geelong.
1995. Married Michael on 29 April 1995 in New Zealand. Ceremony held at
Ted and Pats residence in Lamb Road Pukenui RD 4 Kaitaia.
1996. Janice and Michael have their first son Eric Edward Laurence.
1997. Janice and Michael have their second son Michael Thomas.
1998. Moved into family home at 247 Bellerine street Geelong.
Over the next 20 years Janice and Michael raised their boys and Janice was
always involved with Community sporting groups (especially basketball ),
school and charity events.
Janice was always known for her cooking, her warmth, contagious laugh and
friendly nature towards everyone.