Jane Kanemoto

Jane Kanemoto passed away peacefully at the age of 89. She will be remembered as a remarkable woman who always made everyone feel so special in her loving, nurturing way.Jane was born on June 21, 1927, to Kunihei and Sono Miyasaki in Lafayette, CO. One of seven children, Jane shared a special bond with her twin brother, John, and was elated when she had twins herself. Growing up on the family farm in Lafayette, Jane moved to Longmont in 1948 when she married George Kanemoto. Her sister Chiyo had married George's brother Jim, and the four formed a lifelong family partnership. Together they grew vegetables for shipping and to sell in their Freshway Market on south Main Street. In 1960, Kane Manufacturing & Supply Company was formed, and the partnership continued to evolve with the development of their land in south Longmont. In gratitude for the friendship and acceptance the family received in the community, during this development they made many contributions of property to the City and School District, including the Tower of Compassion in Kanemoto Park.Jane had a passion for helping others. Over the years she was a 4-H leader, tutored juvenile delinquents, and helped with the reading program at Central School. She also served as President of the Soroptimist Club and volunteered for many organizations including The Longmont United Hospital Auxiliary, the Patient Advocacy Team and Mended Hearts. She was a devout member of the Longmont Buddhist Temple, teaching Sunday School in early years, and more recently serving on the Welcoming Committee. Her many nieces and nephews remember her as their second Mom, always available to listen and counsel and help them through difficult times.Her family remembers her as the most selfless and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always giving generously, putting others before herself, and welcoming you with the most beautiful smile that always made you feel so special. Jane instilled the importance of family togetherness and would host family vacations and reunions every year. She also loved her Colorado Rockies and was so excited when her family arranged visits with Todd Helton and Dinger.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George and six siblings. She is survived by her four children “ Ed (Jan) Kanemoto, Dale Kanemoto, Gail Hogsett and Karen (Don) Wood; eight grandchildren “ Keith (Kelli) and Scott (Beth) Kanemoto, Jamie (Scott Mayeda) Hogsett and Dean (Jen) Hogsett, Eric (N lle) Wood, Julie (Alister) Hufton, Katie and Kori (Kevin Benard) Leman; and six great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.In later years, Jane required assistance at home. The family is forever grateful for the loving care and friendship that Jane received from Judi Gray and Pam Griffin from Home Care of the Rockies, and also the amazing comfort and compassion she received in her last days by the doctors and nurses of TRU Community Care.Visitation will be held from 4 to 7pm on Tuesday, July 12, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel with family present to receive friends. A memorial service is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday, July 14, at the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, 1947 Lawrence St. in Denver.Memorial contributions may be made to A Woman's Work, Longmont Buddhist Temple, Longmont Humane Society, Longmont United Hospital Foundation, or TRU Community Care and can be sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.