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Jane Child Obituary
Jane is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jim Echols, and beloved daughters Maddy and Hannah. Also by her mother, Betty Child; brother Christopher and Kathi Child, sons Peter and Kit; brother Charlie and Marylen Child, daughters Sloane, Darcy and Riley; and brother Tommy. Jane's lightning-fast wit, irreverent humor and heartfelt laugh will be, missed by all who knew her. She was a raconteur unlike any other, a wonderful tangle of compassion and creativity.
A wake will be held on Thursday, August 9, 5-8 PM in the Southside Clubhouse, 3743 Garnet St, Houston 77005. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM, August 10 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9900 Stella Link, Houston 77025. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate blood or make a gift to the MD Anderson Blood Bank or Casa de Esperanza.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Child
Gay and Jim Lupski
August 20, 2012
Dear Jim, Maddy and Hannah,
We were away and just returned to hear this heartwrenching news. When I think of your family I think of a team. Your family worked hard, played hard and loved deeply. The connections between you were felt by those around you. I will not even entertain the idea that her love is anywhere but surrounding the three of you and her extended family!
Gay, Jim , Alessandra, Marcella and Joseph Lupski
August 14, 2012
I grew up with Jane at Eureka Valley playground and we became very good friends. We played basketball with Claire Anderson on Saturdays and had so much fun. I just want to tell her kids that your mom was a very very special friend and I always loved her. Until we meet again Jane Rest In Peace-----Ronnie Barrett
Charles Stern
August 12, 2012
May God's blessings and grace embrace you all. Jane was like another big sister to me and a wonderful neighbor. Her positive vigor and spunk was unlimited. I will miss her.
August 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laurie Thibodeaux
August 11, 2012
Jim, Maddy, and Hannah my heart is with you. I was very sad to hear about Jane. I will truly miss her. If you need anything at all, even if only an ear, remember I am only a phone call away.
Dwight Douthit
August 11, 2012
Oh Jane...you burned so bright for so long. Heaven must have needed some creative inspiration.
I was fortunate enough to work with Jane almost daily for a couple of years in the 90's when she worked at Julie Ray Creative. We were instant buds. Beyond her creativity, there was a confidence and wit that was enviable.
My condolences to Jim, your sweet Mom, the girls, Tommy. I am going to miss you but will hold close the fond memories ...always.
August 10, 2012
Ilove Jane very much i will mis her
i will be praying for the family.
with love
Reva Williams
Shavon Kelley
August 10, 2012
I pray for comfort and strength for your family. Jane was a lovely person and will be missed.
Vicki Pope
August 10, 2012
I was so very sad to hear of the loss of Jane. Jane and I were classmates at Most Holy Redeemer in San Francisco. I wasn't able to attend our 40th reunion, but I always remember her infectious smile and warm and friendly personality. It will be forever in my heart. I see from the recent photo her wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. She was too young.
Peter Stern
August 9, 2012
It is with great sadness that I received the news today about Jane. It was my privilege to have her as my next door neighbor when her family moved to Houston in 1974. Jane was immediately a hit with my family. I so enjoyed her great humor and thoughtfulness. We conversed over many games of ping pong in her garage (a great memory even though she was so good she beat me every time).
Betty, please know that Deb and I are keeping you in our hearts and our prayers. To Jim and the girls, and to Chris, Charlie and Tommy, our deepest sympathies to you all. I feel so fortunate to have had Jane as a friend and neighbor.
August 9, 2012
To The Family of Jane Child may the God of comfort, give you peace and comfort[Romans15:4]
August 9, 2012
The Boyette Family is thinking of you all and sending lots of love and light your way.
Most Holy Reedemer Class of 1969
Patricia Dowling
August 9, 2012
Jane and I went to Most Holy Reedemer in San Francisco. I am so very sad to hear this news, and my heart goes out to her family. She spoke so lovingly and proudly of her girls and her husband at the 40-year reunion. She couldn't say enough good things about her life, her loving husband and her vivacious girls. She seemed so happy and at peace with her life. I'm sure the world won't be the same place without her, and the family is in my prayers in this difficult time.
James "Bubba" Boydstun
August 9, 2012
An incredibly unique and wonderful person. You always added humor, fun, intelligence, and often a skewed view of life to very conversation and gathering. You'll be missed.
Barbara Biel
August 9, 2012
I will treasure the last couple of years of knowing Jane, her beautiful insight, and wow, how she made us all laugh. i loved having her around. I will miss her. My prayers are with Jim, Hannah, Maddy, and all of the family.
Leta Krieger
August 9, 2012
So saddened to hear of Jane's passing. It has been years since I had the opportunity to work with her, but she's remained vibrant in my memory. She always will. My prayers are with Jim and the girls.
Debbie Sieck
August 9, 2012
Jane was a dear and beloved friend. Jim, Maddy and Hannah, know that those who love you will be here for you during this difficult time. You remain in my prayers.
August 9, 2012
Maddy...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Although I was only in your Mom's presence during your college graduation, she made me feel so young at heart. Obviously she was a very talented, independant, loving women. Remember all the wonderful times you had with her. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Macbeth (Drew's parents)
August 9, 2012
Dear Jim and your beautiful daughters, Mrs. Child and all of your family,
Words cannot express my sorrow for you with this unexpected news. My memories of high school at Memorial are filled with Jane -- I cherish the day she moved to Houston and became a part of my life...what pure JOY she brought. I pray for God's richest blessings and grace for you all. Dianne Wright
Joycelyn Morris
August 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Jane always made me smile. She cared so very much about her family. Jane was fun, smart, caring....what a combination!
Joe Kilgore
August 9, 2012
Jane was one of the people the world needs more of, not less. Fortunately, her force was such, she's left a number of emulators in her wake. We're all the better for it.
August 9, 2012
Dear Jim & your girls: I was so very sad to hear of Jane's passing. It's been many so years, but I'll never forget how intelligent she was, so very kind and a such a great personality. She was a blast to be around. I can't forget her telling me about the chart you made to win her over - it wasn't needed - she loved you so much. I pray the memories of your life together sustain you and give you peace during this painful time. Fondly,
Kathy Foster
August 9, 2012
My love to your family...celebrate the joy and love Jane is...support each other in the loss and sadness...
What an amazing, funny, deep, and great presence is left with each of us.
Colleen Sweeney
August 9, 2012
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family.
Ann Iverson
August 8, 2012
Jane you touched numerous lives in numerous ways with your love for each as an individual, your wonderful sense of humor and loyalty. Thank you and much love. Ann
Tommy Child
August 8, 2012
WOW! to all of Jane's old friends from Mercy High School and friends in Eureka Valley! This is Tommy Jane's youngest brother! Let's celebrate her life! Love to all Tommy Child
August 8, 2012
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Child. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many beautiful memories that you will treasure forever. Also there will be a end to all causes of death and the heartaches it brings.
Kim Borgna
August 8, 2012
My Janie, your presence will be missed. You were one of the most dynamic people I have ever met, your impact on my life and others was so incredible. Jim, Maddy and Hannah you are in our thoughts, we love you! Kim, Dante, Will and Connor
Tommy Child
August 8, 2012
Thank you everyone who knew and loved my older sister Jane. Amazing mother, wife and sister! A rare and beautiful women! Tommy Child
Jason & Katie Reecy
August 8, 2012
Jim, Maddy and Hannah,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Jane was an amazing and wonderful woman and we were lucky enough to know her. She had the most fantastic sense of humor, laugh and smile. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
August 8, 2012
Jim, Maddy and Hannah,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Jane was an amazing and wonderful woman and we were lucky enough to know her. She had the most fantastic sense of humor, laugh and smile. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
-Jason & Katie Reecy
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Maureen Mylett Torres
August 8, 2012
So sad to learn of Jane's passing. I was a year ahead of her at Mercy SF. She was the sort of person who stood out on so many levels. My thoughts and prayers with her family.
Lisa Robinson
August 8, 2012
My oldest daughter Claire and I had such a great time with Jane, Maddie and Hannah in our Mother-Daughter Book Club. I am so sad for all the family. You are in our prayers.
Lisa and Mike Robinson, Claire, Rachel and Genni
Cindy Settle Cline
August 8, 2012
What a terrible loss for we mere mortals here on earth...yet one can only imagine the rejoicing in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are for Jim, Maddy and Hannah and for all of us who knew and loved this incredible woman. God bless you Jane.
Dania Turner
August 8, 2012
Kate Baldwin and I were lucky enough to know Jane through our Mother Daughter Book Club. She was always a delight with such an intelligent insight! She will be missed. Our prayers are for her husband and daughters. God's peace.
Linda Aust
August 8, 2012
Jim, Maddy, Hannah,
Our thoughts and love are with you. We shall dearly miss Jane's twinkling eyes, sparkling smile and shining wit. She always lit up the room and made you feel most welcome.
August 8, 2012
Jane Child- what an original. She was the funniest, friendliest, most engaging New Yorker to ever graduate from MHS. She and Jim made an even better team. My thoughts and prayers to Jim and the girls.
Cathy Graham
August 8, 2012
Heaven's residents are enjoying fits of laughter this week! Sadly, we will miss those ourselves...until we see you again, Jane. Thoughts and prayers to you Jim, Maddy and Hannah.
Cathy Graham
August 8, 2012
Heaven's residents are enjoying fits of laughter this week. Sadly, we will miss those. Thoughts and prayers Jim, Maddy and Hannah.
Jan Brower-Bischak
August 8, 2012
So sorry to hear. I will always remember her playing volleyball and always smiling.
June Callaghan
August 7, 2012
Jane was in my younger sister's class and they both were part of the "crowning of Mary" May Day celebration at Most Holy Redeemer Grammar School (I have a photo). She is remembered as a fun girl with an impish personality. My sympathies to her family.
Donna Hill-Labagh
August 7, 2012
Janie Child - there will never be another! I will treasure the years we had growing up together. So glad I got to see you again when you visited SF. Love to your whole family.
Chuck Phillips
August 7, 2012
Jim, Maddie & Hannah,
I was so sorry to hear of Jane's death. I remember what an energetic, witty, hilarious lady she was back at Memorial High School. I know you will miss her dearly. Our condolences in this difficult time for you.
Richard Phillips
August 7, 2012
So shocked to learn of this. The world has lost a wonderful merrimaker...
MaryAnn Carter
August 7, 2012
I went to high school at Mercy with Jane. She always made me laugh...her sense of humor was awesome. Please accept my condolences.
MHR '69 ALL OUR LOVE!
Raymond Marchant
August 7, 2012
I remeber her hair and that unmistakeable smile. She had a dry humor and sharp wit that I never appreciated those things while growing up with her. I was forunate enough to meet her and chat with her again for our 40th MHR reunion. How I took that meeting for granted...like we would all live forever... Please God, take this child into your loving arms an embrace her. She will be missed here, but she is in a better place by your side.
Jo Ann Nigro
August 7, 2012
What a beautiful tribute for one of our own. I remember Jane from Most Holy Redeemer and our beloved Eureka Valley. My heart goes out to her loved ones. May she rest in peace.
JoAnn Nigro
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