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Jane Engleton Obituary
July 21, 1954 - Mar. 27, 2023
MUNSTER, IN - Jane Engleton, age 68, passed away at her home in Queen Creek, AZ after a brief treatment for pancreatic cancer. Upon graduation from St. Thomas More Elementary School in 1968, Janie moved with her family to San Diego County, CA. Janie retired as a supervising park ranger from the San Diego Park Dept. in the spring of 2020.
Janie was preceded in death by her parents, James F. Sr. and Laurann (nee Sweeney) Engleton; brothers: Terre T. (Mary), Daniel (Mary Jo), Tony (Thelma) and James Jr. Janie is survived by brother, Michael J. (Kathy Sobkowicz) Engleton; three nephews, Shawn, Jeff, Anthony and one neice Regina Engleton.
Janie had a great love for life and a good sense of humor. She relied on her Catholic Faith for comfort and peace.
Private services were held.
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Teri Hayes
February 14, 2025
I was cleaning out my closet and came upon a T-shirt that Jane had given me back when I graduated from college. She had put the following on it: College Garduate. So much fun to wear back in 1977! I miss her.
Mark and Michelle Baxter
December 25, 2024
Jane was our backyard neighbor on Chestnut Drive in Escondido, CA for many years. We even installed a gate on our shared back yard fence so we could visit whenever we wanted. She was such a fun loving, artistic, person. We, our kids and pets adored her. We just learned of her passing today and are so sorry for her loss. Peace Jane-O!
Sean O'Neill
March 19, 2024
I worked with Jane for 13 years at San Diego County Parks. Jane was such a respected and reliable coworker. I always looked forward to her coming into the office to meet with me. She had such a great sense of humor and I missed her when she retired. I was so sad to learn that she had passed away. Rest in peace Jane-O!
Teri Caldwell Hayes
January 31, 2024
I am very saddened to learn just now that Jane passed away last year. We were very close for many years, through her art endeavors making "Folks" with her husband. Chris, and later as a San Diego County park ranger with my sister. She was a hard worker and extremely close to her family. I remember when she built a room on her house for her mother. Jane was so generous to all. She had a gift for my kids and grandkids on their birthdays and we enjoyed her big heart, big smile and her laugh. I lost contact with her the last few years and will now miss her. An angel in heaven for everyone.
Tammy Fuhrman
August 1, 2023
We met Jane back in 1980 in Poway and played softball together for several years. She is my best friend and godmother to our son. There is no one who enjoyed life more, always smiling and so carefree. I think of her every single day and miss our conversations. I know she´s smiling up in heaven and at peace now. Love you bratz!
Gene Geisen
July 28, 2023
To Mike and Kathy, I was sorry to hear of Janie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mary Jo Engleton
July 24, 2023
Mary Jo Engleton
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Mary Jo Engleton
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Mary Jo Engleton
July 24, 2023
Jane was a strong, independent woman who had a soft, kind heart. She is my sister-in-law and always always kept in touch with me after her brother's death. She still called him Danny Joe and he called her Girl. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and make others laugh. Lots of good memories. Girl will be missed.
Thelma Engleton
July 21, 2023
My deepest condolences to family and close friends of Janie. I will miss her great big smile and her sense of humor! My sister-in-law played a huge role when Tony was very ill and when Regina, her niece was diagnosed with stage IV cancer.... she was a tough and rough around the the edges, but had a huge heart! She will be missed!
Terry Mehan
July 21, 2023
Mike and Kathy, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with during this difficult time.
God bless you and hope you are both doing well.
Therese Martin
July 21, 2023
I´m saddened to read of Jane´s passing earlier this year. We were close friends at St Thomas More spending many hours hanging out at her house with all her brothers. They called her "girl". I still have her art piece she made when she lived in Poway, CA; I´ll treasure it even more now. Rest in peace my dear friend.
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