Jane B. Loomis

JANE B. LOOMIS, 88 Jane B. (Miller) Loomis, fondly known as "Nana" by many, 88, died at Brandywine Hospital on Tuesday, June 26, 2010. Jane was the widow of Edward P. ("Parke") Loomis who died in 2000, and had celebrated 54 years of married life. Jane was born in Pottstown, PA, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Vema (Adams) Miller. She was a 1941 graduate of Pottstown High School. She attended Jefferson Hospital of Philadelphia Nursing School. She was an operator with the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, and later their son, owned and operated Ludwigs Comer Service station from 1946 until 1992. Jane was a member of the Nantmeal United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher for both youth and adults at different times during her life. She was a choir member and soprano soloist. She also served as church Treasurer and President ofNantmeal Cemetery Association. She served as Tax Collector for East Nantmeal Township in 1947 and 1948. In the 1958-59 school year she was 2nd Vice President of the then newly organized Owen J. Roberts P.T.S.A. She was a former member of the Chestmont B.P.W. organization. After the death of her husband, Jane worked part time at the Lionville Natural Pharmacy. Jane loved to travel, read and play cards. Jane was predeceased by two brothers, Harry Brooke Miller and Robert Miller, and a sister, Elizabeth Koons, all of Pottstown. Jane is survived by her daughter, Jill L. Shank and husband, Arthur, of Downingtown; Edward P. Loomis, Jr. and wife, Nadine, of Glenmoore; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lulu L. Woodland, of Honey Brook; two brothers-in-law, Robert Loomis of Pottstown, and Davis Loomis of Elverson, as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jane's memory to the Nantmeal United Methodist Church at the above address. Auer Cremation Services of Pa., Inc.