Ms. Jane Roberts

Born in Calgary — she also lived in Edmonton as a child — but Vancouver was home. She was the second youngest of four. Her family spent most summers in Jasper. She always remembered Jasper fondly. After winning $10,000 in a lottery, she took her daughter Tamara, sister Sue, and good friend Carol there to celebrate. It was a great road trip that ended with Jane, Sue and Carol taking the train home. Quite the adventure!

When they were young, Jane and her sister Sue were very close. What Jane did, Sue did, and vice-versa. Jane did well in school. She was an artist and a debutante, but she was also mischievous as a child. When her mom had parties, she and Sue would sneak into the fridge to eat all the goodies that “Hoppy” the housekeeper had made for the party. Her younger brother, David was too young to join the girls’ mischief however in Jane’s later years he tried hard to make her life easier, and they grew much closer. Jane was predeceased by her older brother, Monty.

She loved colour and it showed through the clothes she wore, her make up, and most of her belongings. One of her great joys was shopping — especially for her granddaughters. They loved her very much, and Jane’s face lit up whenever she spoke about her four grandchildren. Jane also adored her close friend Pat, who was extremely good to her over the years.

Jane was independent, determined and had her own views on how things should be. Though she struggled with schizophrenia much of her adult life she had a remarkably positive perspective. She remained youthful likely due to her lively disposition, colourful ways, and ability to laugh easily. Eccentric, eclectic, and caring, she made friends easily —from bus drivers to the people who worked at Safeway. She was sweet, generous, and loved to collect jewellery, clothing, and all sorts of other things. She also bought lottery tickets daily waiting for her next win...

Jane is survived by her siblings Susan Hall and David Hall; children Tamara (Brent Morrison) and Christopher; and grandchildren Drew, Jett, Penelope, and Olivia.

In lieu of flowers, please support the Coast Mental Health Foundation. They run supportive housing in Vancouver and Jane lived for many years in their homes. This support enabled Jane to move out on her own and live independently.