Surrounded by her family, Janet LaVerne Daud (formerly Bye), 73, of Pullman, WA passed away at the University Of Washington Medical Center in Seattle on Friday, October 19, 2018. As with everything in her life, she was upbeat and positive throughout her more than two-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma cancer.

Janet was born August 6, 1945 to Harold Vernon Bye and Olive Marian Gaines. She came into this world while it entered a more peaceful time as the United States ended the war against Japan. Janet lived with love and compassion for all throughout her life. Her childhood years were happy times spent on the family farm in Pomeroy, Washington, where she developed a strong attachment to the land and an appreciation for farm life.

Janet graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1963 and Washington State University with a teaching degree in 1967. It was during her collegiate years that she met and fell in love with a handsome young foreign student from Aleppo, Syria—Munir Abdel-Massih Daud. Following a year of teaching grade school in Othello, Janet and Munir were married and started their family in Pullman. Early career choices took them to Tukwila, Washington where Janet continued teaching and Munir worked for an engineering firm. Later, after spending a short time in Olympia, a strong attraction drew them back to Pullman to lay down their roots. Munir soon established his own engineering firm and the couple began to grow their family. A firstborn, John, was followed by sisters—Laila, Nadia and Ranna. Even after their young family began to grow, Janet often lent a helping hand with her husband's business.

As the mother of four, the impact Janet had on her children were endless through her love, compassion, strength and kindness, which helped mold them into who they are today and ultimately led them to the careers they chose. Additionally, she took on the important role of chauffeur, counselor, friend, confidante and second mom to a number of young people in Pullman. The lives she touched had a ripple effect on the Pullman community.

Janet was also a loving grandmother to grandchildren, Iris and Jonah, children of John and his wife Stephanie. She cherished her time with her grandchildren.

As a wife, Janet fully embraced the culture and traditions of her husband's home country—the food, celebrations and music all became her own, which she joyfully passed on to her children. She also loved having a diverse group of friends with unique backgrounds.

Janet took full advantage of the connections to family members in the Middle East, which offered many opportunities for travel. She was thrilled by her visits to Lebanon, Syria and United Arab Emirates. She also had a strong connection to and affinity for Durango, Colorado, where her mother was originally from. She loved her visits to Ouray and Durango and was fortunate to have spent her final trip there.

In August, Janet and Munir celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary and were honored by their many friends and family from around the world. The couple was moved by the outpouring of affection by those who had been part of their lives.

Janet is survived by her husband Munir and her four children, John (Stephanie), Laila, Nadia, Ranna and two grandchildren.  She also leaves behind her sister Diane and her brother Gary (Kayleen) and numerous nieces and nephews, both locally and around the world.

A memorial service for Janet celebrating her life is planned for Saturday, October 27 ^th at 1:00 pm located at the Simpson United Methodist Church (325 NE Maple St, Pullman, WA 99163).  Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA is caring for the family.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation: https://cholangiocarcinoma.org/ .