Jane Hacker Reed

1937 - 2016

Jane Hacker Reed passed away on May 25, 2016.
She was born in Painesville on May 5, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Riverside High School, a 1959 graduate of Kent State University, and a 1988 MBA graduate of Mount St. Joseph College.
Jane celebrated 57 years of marriage with John S. Reed; mother of Hallie (Bryon) Bodiford, and David (Stacey); grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew, and Lauren.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Leonard Hacker and sister, Ruth Davis.
Jane began her teaching career in Anaheim, Calif. She was an elementary teacher most of her life, with the majority of her time spent at Melridge Elementary School in Painesville Twp.
Jane and John enjoyed traveling to many places in the world. One of her favorite trips was a safari in Africa. She was an avid reader, a passion she brought to many volunteer projects including a summer book bag reading program through Morley Library. After retirement she was a reading tutor in Painesville City Schools and in Florida. She was a volunteer at Lake Health Hospital System and was member of the Western Reserve Junior Service League.
Visitation is Friday, May 27, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH (opposite Lake Erie College).
Funeral service will be Saturday, May 28th at Noon at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 N. Park Pl, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Jane once stated she would like to be remembered as a wife, mother, and friend. She will also be remembered as a lady petite in size, and large with personality and grace.