On June 1, I posted a picture of a rainbow, which I took as Nature's way of giving thanks for Jane's life. Here's the link : https://www.facebook.com/dennis.radabaugh.16
The loveliest thing about the posting was that huge numbers of people responded, and more than half were people I didn't know. It allowed us all to share in the joy and gratitude of knowing her. Here's one example of a comment:
"Ralph W. Sturdy - I have not been in the loop of information and thus this comes to me and Joyce as a surprise. We knew that she was desperately ill, but that’s all. Jane was one of my most outspoken supporters when I was pastor in Lincoln in the 70s and 80s. I can’t tell you the number of times she said something that resulted in raucous laughter, like The day when she walked up to me in church and told me to zip my fly!
I concur that the world is a better place for having had Jane in it. My heart felt condolences to her husband and children. Certainly she will be missed! RIP dear Jane!"
Wishing love and comfort to her beautiful family and to all who were touched - and changed - by her.
I'm holding you, Jane, as you travel the Bardo Plane. The other side is a bit wilder now, and a lot more fun I'm sure. You modeled a healthy way to depart and move on. Bless you and thank you! And to Ron and the family left behind, my arms are around you. A huge light left us all, and you will feel the loss the most. May your own expanded capacity for love, exemplified byJane, be the balm that soothes the hole she leaves behind. Sending heaps of love to all!
As life often provides regrets to teach us lessons, I so wish I had stayed close with Jane through the years. But, since my Lincoln friends have, I have been privy to the remarkable ending she has had—exemplary in every way of peace and prosperity of spirit. I am humbled by what all you have gone through, with love just cascading over it all.
One reflection I had as I read Ellie’s beautiful telling of her Mom’s passing and asking for photos that capture her spirit and also her costumes...was my wishing someone to have documented Jane’s laugh. I haven’t seen Jane for maybe 50 years, but I can STILL hear her laugh inside my heart right now. People remain alive in so many ways after they pass, and I have a piece of Jane inside my audible memory bank. I am so grateful for that and all of you. ❤️
Kay Calkins Slaikeu Stewart
It is no surprise to me that Jane would have such a wonderful family. My father is currently in late stage brain cancer and I have shared some of Jane and your words with my own family as we navigate these waters. Thank you for allowing us in.
Jane...always the life of the party.!!😃 We should all be so fortunate to have been a part of her joy filled journey!!
I first met Jane when we both lived in Eastridge in Lincoln, Nebraska. Myself and many girlfriends share such fond memories of that wonderful time in our lives.
Reading of all her accomplishments and the live’s she touch I am not surprised. Through FB I was able to follow her amazing journey.
To her family I send my heartfelt sympathy. Just know that as I said before, all of us who were fortunate to know her are all better for it!! Let us all live a little more lovingly toward ALL mankind. Everyone and everything have value!! To a life well lived my friend, ❤️Pam Sorrell
Thank you, Ellie and all of Jane's family, for sharing this intimate journey with us. Jane was and is a beautiful soul and I was blessed to know her. With gratitude to all of you.
Much love,
Karen
Thank you, Ellie and all of Jane's family, for sharing this intimate journey with us. Jane was and is a beautiful soul and I was blessed to know her. With gratitude to all of you.
Much love,
Karen
Janie, we were friends through many years in school...at least middle school and high school. We carpooled to school with Shelly Franklin and got to spend many hour together laughing and discussing school and boy problems, ..everything young girls share. I always enjoyed your company as we lived so close together- close to Eastridge School. I always admired your thoughtfulness and free spirit for life! You always loved to dance and loved the arts...including drama and acting! We had many great slumber parties together and mine were always successful because you were there to bring laughter and excitement to all of us present.
I’m so sorry I didn’t know you were challenged with end stage cancer. I do think my soul knew, because one day before you died I had one of my dreams that I now interpret as someone coming to say goodbye before passing over. This happened one day before Vicky Sommers Maloney died too...and I knew nothing about her being close to death. I’m honored if you did come to give me a special notice of your leaving (although I don’t realize who has died or is dying until I hear from a family member. I think you were always quite open to the universe and I do hope for you to please come to see me a lot in my spirit world and yours! I love you so much my friend. Rest In Peace and I know I’ll meet you again! ❤️ Susie Hart
What a beautiful story of her transition! All of her life she taught us lessons. How to live fully right to the very end!! May I learn from your beautiful, kind example!
You will never be forgotten Jane! ❤️❤️❤️
https://www.facebook.com/dennis.radabaugh.16
The loveliest thing about the posting was that huge numbers of people responded, and more than half were people I didn't know. It allowed us all to share in the joy and gratitude of knowing her. Here's one example of a comment:
"Ralph W. Sturdy - I have not been in the loop of information and thus this comes to me and Joyce as a surprise. We knew that she was desperately ill, but that’s all. Jane was one of my most outspoken supporters when I was pastor in Lincoln in the 70s and 80s. I can’t tell you the number of times she said something that resulted in raucous laughter, like The day when she walked up to me in church and told me to zip my fly!
I concur that the world is a better place for having had Jane in it. My heart felt condolences to her husband and children. Certainly she will be missed! RIP dear Jane!"
Wishing love and comfort to her beautiful family and to all who were touched - and changed - by her.