

Jane Elizabeth Kerzan, 67, of Arizona, passed away July 25, 2014 in Buckeye, Arizona. Visitation will be held at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85374 on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, AZ, on Wednesday, July 30th at 1:00 P.M. with the Reverend Gabe Sinisi officiating. Jane was born in Rochester, New York, to Robert and Ethel McGuffey on June 18, 1947. She attended Sayreveille Ware Memorial High School and graduated in 1965. She went on to earn a diploma in nursing from Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing in 1968. Jane completed a Bachelor’s degree at Kean College, Union, New Jersey in 1985 and a Masters degree from Villanova in 1992, where she was awarded the silver medallion for academic excellence among her peers. Jane dedicated her life to serving and advocating for her patients. Her strong leadership qualities made her an outstanding nurse executive. Jane’s passion throughout her career was educating and mentoring young nurses. She was employed by Raritan Bay Medical Center for 38 years holding various nursing positions which included Chief Nursing Officer. Upon moving to Arizona, Jane became the Director of Professional Practice at Banner Del Webb from 2007 through 2011 and Chief Nursing Officer at West Valley Hospital. Jane was an avid golfer who loved to mentor women golfers. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel McGuffey. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles L. Kerzan, son, Dr. Matthew Kerzan, granddaughter, Ashley Kerzan, sisters and brothers-in-law, Beth and John Bogush and Karen and Jeffrey Koob. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Cancer Research Hospital or Hospice of the Valley in Arizona. To sign Jane’s online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com
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