Who's Who

Welcome to the Sassterhood experience! We hope you find the introductions below helpful as you get to know everyone.

Center Sasster - the amazing Janet Greene Brown.

Solid Sasster - Ivan (Gene) Brown (Janet's husband) is our Center Sasster's rock. He brings strength and courage.

Super Sasster and Mister Sasster - Kylia and Matt Garver (Janet's daughter and son in law)- bring everyone together to help support and celebrate our Center Sasster.

Superfood Sasster Nicolai Brown - (Janet's son) knows what's good for ya. You better be drinking your green tea and spicing things up with turmeric when this guy comes around - he adds nutritional insight.

Swearing Sasster - J.C. Brown (Janet's brother in law) is a master of profanity. Before you get offended, please know that cancer treatment is no walk in the park, and some f bombs are helpful along the way. This guy knows it and helps articulate those frustrating moments.

Plaster Sasster - Jack Greene (Janet's Dad) fixes houses, boats, cars, and can do all things handy. This Sasster's skills have been appreciated by the whole family.

Seester Sasster - Connie Wilson is indeed Janet's sister, and they've shared this nickname for years. Connie likes to brag that she's know Janet for 53 years. Plaster Sasster's got her beat at 55 years, though...sorry to burst your bubble Seester. ;)

Siren Sasster - Curtis Wilson (Janet's brother in law) is a reluctant hero (he didn't want to brag about his first power). A fire chief, he's an expert in putting out flames. He's ready to stifle any cancer-related fires that occur. Hopefully Janet doesn't get the idea that arson is permissible during rough times in treatment... Curtis also brings comedic relief to the group.

Story Sasster - Taryn Wilson (Janet's niece) is always reading, and provides recommendations for a healthy escape into literature.

Memory Making Sasster - Mary Anne Denning (Matt's Mom) makes everyday moments worth remembering. Whether it's just recounting an experience or doing an activity together, this Sasster makes time count.

Grand Vizier of the Order of Good Listeners - Bonnie Albertson (Janet's friend) is the official, designated, incorporated, and honored person entrusted with discussing big questions and listening to the answers, even hard ones.

Smiling Sasster - Suzy Synhorst's (Janet's friend) main goal in life is to make people smile and show them how much LOVE she has for them. She can be funny (questionable by her husband); but mostly caring and loving. Suzy is also a retired dentist, which brings additional meaning to her name.

Serenity Sasster - Brenda Lopez (Janet's longtime friend and former neighbor) has faced a lot of challenges in her life, and through them she's learned to roll with the punches. In doing so, she's been able to look adversity in the face, stand firm, and keep moving forward.

Sure thing Sasster - Brenda Nielsen's (Janet's friend) response in accepting the invitation for membership was "I'm in it 175%!"). She's gung-ho, a solid member of our Superteam.

Sasster Snaps - Dave Kaup (family friend) captures people and places through his keen sense of photography. A professional and personal pursuit, Sasster Snaps enjoys this artistic outlet.

Sewing Sasster - Charlene Kaup (family friend) knows a thing or two about mending seams and pulling together the various fabrics in our lives.

Spirituality Sasster - Grace Rowlson and Richard Potter (family friends) bring a powerful sense of peace and understanding to the group.

Sarsaparilla Sasster, Cookie-Maker Extraordinaire - Ashley (Shlee) Woodroof (a friend of the family) digs sarsaparilla and cookies, and is glad to bring both to Janet's treatment experience.

Supportive Sasster - Stephen Litts (a family friend) provides a special ear to Ivan.

Stable Sasster - Bill Schmidt (friend of the family) is warm and dependable. We count on him to even the keel if J.C.'s swearing gets out of hand.

Scholarly Sasster - Cynthia Schmidt (friend of the family) is insightful, and brings an intelligent sensibility to the group.

Shining Sasster - Jen Lindgren (a friend of the family) brings firepower. She makes beautiful scented candles, and shares them with Janet. (Shhhhh, don't tell Curtis!)

Smallest Sasster - Henry Lindgren (a friend of the family) brings chubby cheek cuteness to the group. Our youngest member, Henry's responsibilities are centered around being the ladies' man he is and spreading smiles.

Sketching Sasster- Cecilia Gilman (family friend) brings creative direction to the group. She's currently designing a trademark for the Sassterhood that will surely be impressive.

Cindy Sasster the Entertainer - Cindy Womack (family friend) loves to entertain. Forget cheeseballs, Cindy knows how to bake a ham and slice it. Actually, I'm making that up, but if anyone does know, it's Cindy. She's social and likes putting on the ritz.

As you can see, the Sassterhood is a collective of highly supportive, diverse people in Janet's life. We're very glad you joined us! Thank you for being here and for being the wonderful friends and family you are.