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JANE ELIZABETH VORHEES

1926 - 2017

JANE ELIZABETH VORHEES obituary, 1926-2017, San Rafael, WI

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

JANE VORHEES Obituary

Jane Elizabeth Vorhees Passed peacefully at her home in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday August 27th 2017. She was 91 years old and lived a long and wonderful life. Jane was married to Purn Vorhees for 53 years before his passing in 2005. Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jon Lindskoog, of Madison, WI; her sons and daughters-in-law, Jon and Francine Vorhees of Roseville, CA, and Peter and Shelly Vorhees of San Rafael, CA. Jane is also survived by her six grandchildren; Jessica (Nate), Taylor, Joshua, Justin (Kara), Skylar and Tucker, and 3 great grandchildren, Colin, Jennie and Nate. Born in Memphis, TN in 1926, Jane grew up in Memphis and Richland, WA before moving to California where she met Purn while working for the Atomic Energy Commision. She raised her 3 children in her beloved home in Ross, CA, where she loved to entertain, hosting parties and events which are remembered by all who knew her. Jane was very active with Sunnyhills Jr. Auxiliary, and Marin Charitable, donating much of her time to these causes. Jane spent the last decade of her life in Wisconsin, close to her daughter Jennifer who faithfully took care of her. Jane also made many great new friends at her home in Oak Park. She will be greatly missed. Please send any donations to the wonderful Agrace Foundation, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy Madison WI 53711. Online: https:// www.agrace.org/donate

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2017.

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Suzy Finzell

August 28, 2020

I knew Mrs. Vorhees through a good friend of hers. Jane was delightful, kind, and down to earth. I helped after a short illness. We all missed her after her move to Wisconsin.

Patrick Hurley

July 15, 2018

Jane was a real nice lady. I am sorry for your loss.

Terry Hanson

October 3, 2017

My dear friend Jane. I think of you often and find it hard to imagine not being able to visit you anymore. Thank you for your wonderful friendship, one that I will cherish forever. Say hello to Kay for me

September 17, 2017

I am so sorry to read this. I'll never forget Jane. I catered for her often and so many times instead of being out with her guests she'd sneak in the kitchen to talk w/ me. The help! She was a delight, curious and interested in people, the every day people. You knew she had a heart. I've thought back on her fondly every once in awhile with a big smile. She told me she was thrilled to go live w/ her family back East so we know she passed exactly where she wanted to be. XOXO Jane.

Sue Cady

September 9, 2017

My heartfelt condolences.

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