Aug. 29, 1959 – Feb. 24, 2018
Janice Lee Urben, 58, of Sweet Home, died Feb. 24, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at her family’s home.
She was born Aug. 29, 1959 in Portland to Paul and Ruth Urben. She graduated from Milwaukie High School.
She was a long-time resident of Sweet Home, where she was a local mail carrier for 35 years.
Ms. Urben was always known as the mail lady with the crazy hats.
She moved to Sweet Home in 1982 and lived on the Rockin’ Red Ranch, where she held her famous Barn Bash each Memorial Day weekend.
She will always be known for her wild and outgoing personality. She traveled to many countries with her father before he became ill.
Ms. Urben was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Jan. 26.
She is survived by her father; mother; one sister; and two nieces.
Services will be held at a later date.