Jane Moe Donelson

1921 - 2010

Jane Moe Donelson passed away peacefully at home on October 8, her daughter at her side. She was 88 years old. Jane was born on December 1, 1921 in Los Angeles, just minutes after her twin brother, George Moe. Jane married her beloved Raymond Keith Donelson in 1941. They were longtime residents of Rancho Palos Verdes - 46 years in the family home. Keith preceded Jane, passing on July 18, 2002. Jane loved children, hers and everyone else's. She co-lead scouts, taught Sunday school to kindergarteners, she was president of PTA for years, and while president of Diana's Jr. Women's Club of Redondo Beach, she discovered a career devoted to enriching the lives of children in the poorest parts of LA County. The Dinah's arranged to have a toy loan started in the city's low income area. Jane volunteered to man the Redondo toy lending centers which lead to her supervising all centers and volunteers in LA County. Jane directed LA Toy Loan for 35 years, part of LA County Dept. of Social Services. Under Jane's leadership, LA Toy Loan was not only the oldest in the nation, but the largest and best run. She worked tirelessly into her 70s and retired only to volunteer her time and expertise an additional year. National Toy Loan Association honored her in 2006 by creating the Jane Donelson Recognition Award for excellence in service which is given to one recipient each year. After retirement, Jane devoted time to South Bay Auxillary to Children's Hospital. She held several board positions including president and worked weekly in their thrift shop. Jane is survived by her two children, Jan Arnold and her husband, Larry Arnold and son, Jim Donelson and his wife, Joan; four grandchildren, Jared Donelson, Joe Donelson, Jennifer (Loren) Peters and Jessica (Robby) Jackson; and two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Connor Peters. Momma/GG you are dearly missed!