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1939
DIED
2011
Mary Owen Obituary
Jane was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Abingdon, Va. She lived most of her life in Alaska, approximately 40 years.
Jane once managed the Bear-N-Seal restaurant and also worked at Prudhoe Bay. She was always energetic, a hard worker, enjoyed people and always gave her best no matter what the task. However, she enjoyed being a homemaker the most.
She applied her herself even more in how she loved and cared for her family. Her family was her life and she was the center of our family. Her home was wallpapered with photos of her children and grandchildren. She treasured being a grandmother and her grandchildren were the most dear to her heart.
Jane made time for everyone and made them feel special. She not only told you "I love you," but showed you as well. She touched our lives with beauty, grace and generosity. It brought her great joy to do for others. Words cannot express how much we will miss her.
Jane was the loving wife of Albert Higgins and she also is survived by her son, Ben Murray; daughter, Dreama Sherman; four grandchildren, Paul Murray and Lindsay Murray, children of her son, Dock Murray (deceased) and Grace Sherman and Joseph Sherman, children of her daughter Dreama; one great-grandchild, Quinlin Murray, son of Paul Murray; two sisters; and one brother.
Jane's request was that there be no memorial service or flowers. To honor her memory, you may make a donation to Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org), an organization that helps the less fortunate.
If you would like to share a special memory of Jane with our family, please feel free to email [email protected] with your thoughts, stories, and/or photos.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Shannon Jones Kristeller
May 5, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Jane at Prudhoe Bay years ago. She impressed me then and continued to impress me as our paths crossed later when she was caring for her grandchildren. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and feel fortunate to have known her even for a brief time. My thoughts go out to her family and loved ones. She will be missed.
Christine Thomas
May 3, 2011
I'm not sure there are enough words to describe Jane or her love for others and my love for her. I don't think I've known a more Christlike person than Jane. I know of circumstances where she nursed and cared for the sick not once but many times daily or even weekly. They were opportunities she chose to take upon herself. If there are angels on earth, then Jane was one of them. She was generous, kind, thoughtful, considerate and loving. Her love for her children cannot be emphasized enough, she spoke of them often and missed them dearly. I will miss our visits. Her sweet and thoughtful gifts fill my home,I will never part with them for they will always be a loving reminder of our friendship and her love. Jane's legacy lives on through her children and those who knew her best. May we all continue her work of love and Christlike charity to those who come within our realm of influence. I KNOW that she walks with God and that her greatest desire to be with all of her children is being fulfilled. She is close, she loves you all. Al she loved you with every fiber of her being. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. I will miss her dearly. Love you Jane, Chris
Roberta Scott
May 1, 2011
To all of Jane's family. She is such a lady. Always giving and always smiling. I had the pleasure of working with Jane many years ago on the pipeline. I was also working with Ben and Dock her strong and handsome sons. Her heart was forever scarred with the loss of her Dock. Her heart was renewed with his children. She is one of the strongest women I have ever known. Having Ben living away was hard. Her joy and pride in Dreama is beyond words. Her love of her children and her grandchildren are worlds beyond this one. She is rejoicing with Dock, and has been called home. To her husband, I am so sorry for her absence. It was just 9 or 10 months ago that Jane and I were working out at Planet Fitness. She was there daily. To hear of her passing has left an emptiness in my heart. I know she is watching over her family. With all of the love and grace that she had, I have learned from her. Good-bye Jane. You are beautiful inside and out. -Roberta Jorgensen Scott
Esther Hayes
May 1, 2011
Jane was such a special person to me!! She started out as just a patient in our dental office and soon became so much more. She was a wonderful friend and a person who adored her family and always had her priorities straight. I will miss her wonderful smile and her hugs. Esther Hayes
Lilly Campell Simpson
April 30, 2011
Albert, Our family is sorry to hear about Jane. We have wonderful memories of you and Jane as friends and neighbors to my parents Ruth and Leslie Campbell. The last few months have been rough for our family as well as Leslie passed away in March of this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lilly Simpson
April 30, 2011
Albert, I was just thinking of you and your family a few days ago. You and Jane were wonderful friends and neighbors to my parents, Ruth and Leslie Campbell. We have many memories of you and Jane over the years. The last few months have been rough for our family as well as Leslie passed away in March. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lilly Campbell Simpson
April 30, 2011
Albert, I was just thinking of you and your family a few days ago. I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and Jane were awesome neighbors to my parents Ruth and Leslie Campbell and we have many memories of you and Jane. The last few months have been rough for our family too as my father (Leslie) passed away in March. Our thoughts are with your family.
Lilly Campbell Simpson
Penny Cadena
April 30, 2011
Dear Albert, My hart is with you at the time of your loss. May God bless and keep you and the 2 grandkids. your friend Penny
RUBY POWERS
April 30, 2011
MY WONDERFUL FRIEND, JANE. SHE WAS A BLESSING TO ALL OF US. I WILL MISS HER HUGS AND HER SMILE BUT I KNOW SHE IS CLOSE BY. SHE ALWAYS TOOK THE TIME WITH HER HUSBAND TO DROP OFF MAGAZINES TO MY 91 YEAR OLD FRIEND ELLAMAE AND IT BRIGHTENED MY FRIENDS DAY. GOD BLESS EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, RUBY POWERS AND ELLAMAE PATTERSON
Paola
April 30, 2011
In Isaias 33:24 says these touching words:
No resident will say: "I am sick".
April 30, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss to your family, please accept out deepest condolences. Jane's quality of giving her best, no matter the situation or circumstance calls to mind the words at Colossians 3:23 'Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as to God, and not to men' - what an outstanding example she was. Through this difficult time, please do remember that 'in everything by prayer . . .let your petitions be made known to God and the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds' (Philippians 4:6,7). We wish you the happiness and comfort that tender memories bring.
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