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Jane Elizabeth Heggen

Des Moines, Iowa

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Jane Heggen, 53, of Des Moines, died Sunday, March 30, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law after living with advanced adenocarcinoma for the past 20 months. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 24, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to noon,...

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jane and I worked together at Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition. She was a voice of reason on the board of trustees and as the then treasurer, I deeply appreciated her support when we had to make hard decisions. When I fostered an auction puppy that was seriously ill, later discovered to have IHPSS, Jane and I grew even closer trying to get Berner Breeders to donate DNA of affected litters to isolate the gene causing the defect in the breed. Not everyone wants to reveal these things in their...

Jane was a teen-ager when I last saw her. It was a shock to see her photo and obituary in the online Tribune. Betty and Ted & Em, you have my sympathy and prayers.

Jane and I went to High school together. Myself Cathy Carter, Maranne Mudd and Sara all ran together. Lost touch. I am trully sorry. Tami Culbertson Sandvick now Tami Sparks

I just lost my mother March 17 to the same thing, adenocarcinoma. May you find comfort in your memories and keep them alive in your heart. God Bless you and yours.

Jane or Janie as we called her in school, will always be remembered as a funny and caring person. I will remember her warm smile.