Dr. Jane Hanks

I have many happy memories of Jane. We travelled together to Burma, many years ago, and we laughed a lot. We were comfortable roommates; she was always entertaining and kind. I am sorry to hear so late about her death, although I am not surprised that she lived to 105. She had great energy, stamina and always interested in what other folks had to say. She was THE BEST traveling companion imaginable!!

Mom and Dad can visit w u now...

Richardson-Hanks:
We are saddened to hear of your great loss, she is a great loss to many people. I never knew Jane personally or met her, but my husband and I would have been thrilled to have met her. We are connected in such a special way. We are Blackfoot and Jane, Lucien and Abe were in our community back in 1938 doing there filed work. Such priceless work. We are forever indebted to the trio for their research amongst our ancestors. We had the privilege of speaking with Jane back in...

Somehow, the expected still carries the shock and sadness when it arrives. It has been several months since my friend and mentor passed, and I've just learned of it. I call her friend, even though we've never met face to face. Several years of correspondence and telephone conversations, that eventually faded after several moves and life changes, have solidified those feelings. My work for, and with, the Blackfoot people eventually led me to her door. And there, I was greeted with friendship,...

You've done us good
(Pop, you too).
On the occasion of Mom's 100th birthday
Park-McCullough House
North Bennington, Vermont
August 2, 2008
We've all known Jane in various ways… she's known as “Mom” to us brothers.
Mom: your aura as a loving soul is known to us, and others.
You've known us for all of our lives and carried us nine months more.
And for all of the childish things we've done you never showed us the door.
You scrubbed our ears and dried our tears...

A magnificently enquiring mind and a helpful heart. Jane and Lucien were my supporters when I was a student, then in Pownal, then Jane was my very dear neighbor in N. Bennington. I will always miss you, Jane; the world is diminished by your leaving..