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Jane Earline Gerlach Booge

Jane Earline Gerlach Booge obituary, Downingtown, PA

Jane Booge Obituary

Jane Earline (Gerlach) Booge of Downingtown Jane Earline (Gerlach) Booge, 47, passed from this life into life eternal with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on September 23, 2012, after a three year struggle with metastatic breast cancer. Jane was born on February 25, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio. Jane was the wife of James (Jeb) E. Booge IV with whom she shared 23 years of marriage and mother to James (Eli), Maddison and Jake. She was the daughter of Karl (Jerry) and Patricia Gerlach. Jane is also survived by a brother Andrew Gerlach his wife Carolyn and their daughters Molly and Grace. A sister, Amy Shobaken her husband Ben and their children Erik and Brian. Her twin sister, Jennifer Jones, her husband Dan and their daughters Haley and Brynn. Jane was a graduate of Downingtown (West) High School, class of 1984 and Penn State University, class of 1988. She played tennis for both schools. After graduation Jane was employed as School Director of Carefree Learning Center, Lionville, and then Chesterbrook Academy of Lionville, and West Chester. Her most recent employment was at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School where she was an instructional aide. Jane had it all: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control (Galatians 5:22) A celebration of life and luncheon in her honor will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29, at Calvary Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Dr., Downingtown, PA 19335-1773. Interment will be private. Jane has a special request for her celebration: "Have everyone dress casual and wear bright colored clothing" In lieu of flowers, Jane and her family were dedicated members of the Kings Ice Hockey family. A scholarship fund has been set up in her name and donations in her memory can be sent to Kings Hockey Scholarship Fund c/o Chester County Community Fund, The Lincoln Building, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382 or online at www.chescocf.org (find Kings Ice Hockey Scholarship Fund).

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Published by The Daily Local from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2012.

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Gwendolyn Holtan

September 23, 2020

Jane, You are still missed by so many people. We love you and know that you are a guardian angel to us all. Keep smiling! Gwenner

Michael and Karen Machikas

May 27, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Booge and Gerlach family. Jane was an amazing woman and those of us whose life she touched will always hold her close to our hearts. Our love and prayers go out to all of her family members. She will be deeply missed.

Donna Wishnie

October 3, 2012

To Jane's Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jane was the instructional aid for my daughter's first grade class at Uwchlan Hills. She was a warm and kind person. Every time we saw her she was smiling, as I am sure she is right now. She was wonderful with my daughter and that means so much to me. I feel fortunate that we had an opportunity to know her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Krissy Krygiel Evans

September 29, 2012

Dear Gerlach and Booge Families,

I have worked with Jane at Uwchlan Hills School for the past four years. Her quiet strength is and always will be amazing and an inspiration.

As a full-time working mother with four small children, I have good days and bad days. No matter how crazy and chaotic things can get, I have always looked up to Jane as someone who can handle *any* situation with quiet grace, positive attitude, unwavering strength, and a smile on her face. If Jane can make it through this day, then so too can I.

Jane has touched so many lives, and will remain in everyone's hearts.

I pray for strength for each of you. Allow the spirit of Jane to remain with you and carry you through this sorrow. Look for Jane in the sunshine, the daisies, and every rainbow in the sky.

With lots of love and affection,
Krissy Krygiel Evans
Art Teacher
Uwchlan Hills School

Chris Saello

September 29, 2012

Can't believe you're gone bones. I will never forget your great smile and laugh and your generous heart. Rest in peace my friend. Your work here is done.
God bless you.

Louis Lanzalotto Jr.

September 29, 2012

Our best wishes to the Booge family. Jane is a wonderful person and her spirit and kindness will live on in all of us that have known her. Lou and Brianne Lanzalotto

Jim Mattson

September 29, 2012

Im sorry to hear of the passing of Jane, I enjoyed working with her at Chesterbrook. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

September 29, 2012

Jane was wonderful boss. she gave me my firt echingj at chester brooke and i bayt her chilen. lving thoughts go out to her family..

melissa quirk

September 29, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to the booge and gerlach family! sorry for your loss! jane was a great director! all the kids loved her! i loved working for her! rest in peace jane!

C. Hall

September 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jane. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Jane will always be dear to my heart. She offered me my first teaching job after i graduted from college. May the family find comfort and strength in the Lord during this time.

September 28, 2012

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathey Wilkinson (friend of Jen's)

Llauren Mirto

September 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Booge and Gerlach families

Bill Wilkinson

September 28, 2012

Never saw Jane without a smile on her face. I knew my boys would always get the best care and that they would be loved and taken care of as if they were hers. God bless you.

Karin Cordero

September 28, 2012

Our hearts go out to the entire Gerlach-Booge family. Sending love to all of you!
Love, Karin and Mauricio

Lauri Irvin

September 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Booge family. Bestrong and keep smiling you have a beautiful angel.

Tracy Eyerdom

September 27, 2012

Jane gave me my first teaching job in Early Childhood after graduating college. I will always remember my interview with her at Carefree Learning Centers. She asked if my sister was Kathy, the one who married brad Novak. Next thing you know we were just talking about life as if we already knew each other. I really enjoyed working with her. I taught elli when he was little. My sister just called me
to let me know of her passing. My heart goes out to Jeb and the children. She was a great person:)

Bill Kynett

September 27, 2012

We send our heartfelt condolences to the Booge & Gerlach Family. Keeping you and Jane in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael and Donna Kucia

September 26, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Rena Rowan Breast Center University of Penn

September 26, 2012

Jane was a amazing person and touched many peoples hearts along the way. We will always be her for you guys when you need us. Love, Keerthi, Brooke, Roxann and staff of the Rena Rowan Breast Center

Suzy Wilkinson

September 26, 2012

I always knew my boys were safe, happy and loved when I brought them to Chesterbrook Academy, because Jane was there.

Jennifer Andrescavage

September 26, 2012

Booge family,
my prayers and though are with you. I will remember Jane with everlasting love...spending my days with her at chesterbrook were a joy and a home away from home. Love forever,

Dawn Decker Koller

September 26, 2012

Jane gave me my 1st job. I remember her bringing Eli and Maddie to work. They were always dressed so cute. She was one of the sweetest and kindest people I ever knew. I am so sad to hear that she has passed. Many prayers for her and family.

September 26, 2012

So very saddened to hear this news. Jane was an amazing mom, wife and friend. I am grateful to have known such a kind, loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

The Magee Family

September 26, 2012

May you find comfort in the many friends Jane and your family have made over the years. We are here for you.We know she will still be in the stands cheering on our Kings! She will be missed.

Bethann Beebe-Paz

September 26, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gwen Holtan

September 25, 2012

Jane was an amazing athlete, a kind soul, and a loving friend. I will always remember her smile...she never stopped smiling! I will miss you Jane. Love, Gwenner

Lisa Campbell

September 25, 2012

I am so very to sad hear of Jane's passing. She will be forever remembered as the sweet & caring person she was! She was a wonderful mother, wife & woman! My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Char Good

September 25, 2012

So very saddened by the news of Jane's passing. She was a wonderful, dear woman that I had the great honor to know both professionally and personally. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this time!

Harriet Weiss

September 25, 2012

So sorry to hear. What a dear sweet person. May you find comfort in the loving memories.

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