Janice Leslie Glasser Levine

Janice Leslie Glasser Levine

Janice Leslie Glasser Levine passed away in her home on December 22, 2021 at the age of 63. She was the beloved mother of Julia Levine and Ben Levine, and sister of Robert Glasser, Howard Glasser, and Deborah Glasser Barr. She was a cherished aunt, cousin, friend, and member of the Westview Assisted Living community.Janice was born on August 5, 1958 in southern California to Morris and Gloria Glasser. She graduated from Beverly Hills High in 1977 and went on to study occupational therapy at San Jose State University. She married David Levine in 1990, and the couple moved to St. Louis with their daughter Julia in 1993. She spoke publicly on the power of laughter in healing, gave art and music appreciation workshops for elementary school students, and led peer support groups for individuals with bipolar disorder. She was a lover of social action and volunteered for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Jewish Family and Children’s Services.Her family would like to thank Shandora Rice, who was a loving caregiver to Janice for the last five years, and Iris Widiger, who was her compassionate care manager.Private memorial services will be held for family and friends in 2022. Those wishing to make a gift in Janice’s honor might consider the MS Society, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, the ASPCA, or an organization of their choice.