Janice Malis Schilling

Our beloved Janice left ‘us on Feb. 5, 2024 at the age of 88. Janice was born to Nevada and Reese Davis in Seattle, Wash at the age of six, her parents moved her to Van Nuys, Calif., where she spent her childhood. She attended and graduated from Van Nuys High where, she became friends with Robert Redford, Natalie Wood and Don Drysdale.

She moved to Santa Barbara at the age of 18 to attend UC Santa Barbara. While living in Santa Barbara, she met and married David Mains.

From this they had two daughters, Cheryl Gill and Michele Glidden. Michele has preceded Janice in death. From this marriage she leaves behind Cheryl Gill (Rick) grandsons, Ross Gill and Cole Gill and Jamie Glidden, and granddaughters Ilisa and Willia Gill.

After her first marriage came to an end, she met and married Wally Schilling. Their union lasted 47 years when she passed. From this union she leaves David and Mark Schilling. She also leaves behind Brad Schilling, who was only 13 and needed a mother. She was a loving and caring mother to Brad and helped make him the man he is today.

Janice was an avid tennis player and won many trophies. She taught Wally how to play and they had many hours of fun at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Janice was a very loving and caring person. Many friends would call with problems and Janice would counsel them until they felt better.

A private memorial was held at the Carpinteria, Cemetery. We will not say goodbye because you will live in our hearts, and we will love you forever.