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2019
Jane Schymeinsky Obituary
August 14, 1939 ~ April 3, 2019
Resident of Santa Cruz
Jane Marie Schymeinsky, age 79 years young, died at her home in Santa Cruz on April 3, 2019 after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a vivacious soul, who was not easily forgotten by anyone she met.
Born in the village of Hinsdale Illinois to Otto and Claire (Hauser) Rezek, on Aug. 14th 1939, she was a novitiate with Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining, New York, before moving to California and raising a family. For many years she worked in the field of stenography and legal secretarial. While living and working in Manhattan, she met her soul mate Vic. They relocated to San Francisco and were married. Together they cultivated community and fostered strong bonds. She was always surrounded by children and endlessly created family around her. Her work career changed to working at the Public Libraries, and other administrative areas with the City Of Santa Cruz, as well as many volunteer endeavors.
She was generous with her time and opened her heart to many. The quickest of wits, she was loved by, and laughed with all. With children she was the fairy queen, and with their parents, their fairy godmother.
Jane is survived by Vic, her loving husband of 30 years, Brothers, David (Ligaya) Rezek and Thomas Rezek, sons, Michael (Barbara-Prema), Paul (Stephanie), daughters, Mary Christine-Chris (Brian), Cathleen - Cathy (Victor), and Carolyn-Coco (Tom). As well her seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, she also leaves behind many to whom she was "Grandma Jane," a role she took with pride and endless dedication to the children that flocked around her, the great many nieces, nephews, in-laws and true friends that she touched deeply. Her roots were sown deeply in the hearts of many, from the California coast to the Chicagoland area.
A celebration of life will take place in Santa Cruz on or close to her 80th birthday in August, time and location to be determined. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. If you would like to send your condolences to Jane's family, please visit www.scmemorial.com
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Geri Hample
February 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Mary Jo Schymeinsky
September 12, 2019
Jane came into our lives when she married Vic. She was the light of his life and such a beautiful soul. She had a marvelous sense of humor and saw the good in everyone. I truly loved her for her honesty.
Mary Jo
Vnes (Vee-ness)
April 30, 2019
What a FUNtastic person! I will miss her dearly <3
Josephine Marie
April 22, 2019
Grandma,
I will remember your kindness, your smile, your laugh, and all love you gave out into this world.
I will strive to be a kind person just as You were every day of your life.
I miss you so much, but am happy you are no longer in pain.
Thank you for loving me, and for shaping me into the woman I am today .
I love you so much.
jenny heth
April 21, 2019
Jane was my big sister. We were related by love which is the best word to describe Jane. She loved many people and places and moments. She showered her love on everyone and everything except black olives. Here's more love for Jane's families and to Vic whose love surpassed us all. Thank you for sharing her with us. Jenny
Cathy Manovi
April 20, 2019
My dear mother, if you hear me now, I am missing you so much! What I love about you the most is that you lived your life as your authentic self, even if (and especially when) it didn't fit a group norm that didn't make you happy. This way of being you had a joyful, courage-invoking effect on those of us who were blessed to orbit your bright, beautiful, loving soul.
--Forever yours, daughter Cathy
April 19, 2019
Vic & family. It was with great sadness that I read tonight of Jane's passing. I know she was the light of your life & that of her children, grandchildren, great grandcildren & all that knew her. I am glad I got to meet her all those many years ago I know that all of you will continue to celebrate her life every day. Peace and love to you & your family. We'll talk soon. All my love. . Doreen
April 18, 2019
Jane was just a kind and lovely person. I worked at the city and saw her often. It was always a pleasure to talk with her. She had a great sense of humor and an essence of being forever young. You were a lucky family to have her.
Chris Moran
Seaside (possibly 1970?)
Chris Vankeuren
April 18, 2019
I miss you Mom!!! So many happy memories of us!! Thank you for always being there, never judging and for being honest and open during difficult moments of my life. I thank God for putting me in your loving arms!! And for your support in knowing my birth parents
Geri Lynch
April 18, 2019
Vic, you know you can call me anytime, I'm always there for you! When I saw your number pop up on the tv screen, I knew, Jane became an angel to you and to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren everyone gained a special guardian angel! Through the many letters we've shared over 30 plus years, I feel as if I grew up with them! If you remember I was so happy when you told me you and Jane were getting married, the day after my birthday! That's how I remembered it all these years! When you came back to New York to visit, Dotte and I threw you the party in Peekskill, it was a wonderful evening! And then there was the time we celebrated Jane's birthday in Donor Services at the "Knoll"! She was so surprised! One of the best memories is when your brought her mom (who was in the wheel chair) and Becca was little, Claire got out of the wheel chair and you were pushing Becca around the flower circle in front of the seminary, remember? Becca and her hit it off, they became pen pals for a while! I'm glad that I sent the baklava for your birthday, you both love it, and you got to enjoy it for a month! Don't forget, anytime you need to talk, just pick up the phone and call, I've been where you are now going on 5 years this September! Remember to look for the Cardinals, when they are around, so are angels! Love you all ~ Geri (and Becca)
Coco F
April 17, 2019
I miss you mom. Love every memory of my life time with you in it.
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