Jane grew up in Stevenson, Wash., and Milton-Freewater and graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a degree in education. After taking several teaching jobs throughout Eastern Oregon and Idaho, she settled in Umatilla in 1985 and married her husband, George, in 1993 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Those who loved Jane knew her to have a quick wit and warm smile. She was fast to laugh and generous with her time and love, qualities which served her well in her teaching career. She taught at Clara Brownell Middle School until retirement. Jane was an active community leader and was given the 2014 Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. The entire community will mourn her passing and will remember her frankness, industriousness, and warmth.
She was predeceased by her father, Hugh; and brother, John.
She is survived by her husband, George; son, Christopher; daughters, Kimi, Niki, Klista and Cindi; mother, Janet; sister, Nancy, brothers, Phil and Dan; and 14 grandchildren.
She was loved fiercely by her family and friends, all of whom will miss her terribly.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be held on her birthday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Hermiston.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
