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Jane Louise Grell
Jane Louise Grell, age 69, passed away Nov. 28, 2016, in Colorado Springs, CO as a result of heart failure.
Jane was born in Iowa on Oct. 22, 1947, and is survived by husband Martin Grell, children Lynette Jacobs, Brock Grell and Angella Grell. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Laura Walther and sister Darlene (Dolly) Campbell. Jane has two brothers, Larry and Dennis Walther. Extended family include daughter-in-law Amy (Brock) and their two sons Dominic and Jaden Grell, grandchildren Danielle, Austin, and Logan Jacobs from Lynette and Angella’s children Zane Hammel and Sarah Grace Ray.
Jane was a dedicated wife to husband Marty for 48 years and found joy through her children and grandchildren. She has made lifetime friends in various states to include Iowa, Arizona, and Colorado.
Jane touched many lives through teaching various grades as an elementary school teacher in the states of Iowa, Arizona, and Colorado. Jane taught 8th grade at Ray Elementary from 1986 through 1994. Upon retiring from teaching, she still volunteered in the school setting, helping fellow teachers and touching students’ lives. Jane thoroughly enjoyed reading so much that she was part of two different book clubs. She was also involved within her neighborhood taking part in potlucks, games, and other social activities. Jane’s intimate relationship with God has allowed her to develop close friendships in her church at Vista Grande Baptist. Jane has enjoyed many different activities throughout her years to include camping, crafting, swimming, traveling, various games, and sewing.
Jane’s funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Vista Grande Baptist Church located at 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. Interment was held Sunday at Chicago Cemetery in Saguache, CO. Flowers can be sent to Vista Grande Baptist Church and donations can be sent in Jane’s honor to Centennial Elementary (1860 Chelton Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910) or Reach Out & Read Colorado where you can donate children’s books or monetarily.
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