Jane was born in Iowa on October 22, 1947, and is survived by husband Martin Grell, children Lynette Jacobs, Brock Grell and Angella Grell. She is predeceased 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. 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 will be held Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00am at Vista Grande Baptist Church located at 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. Interment will be held Sunday at 1:00pm at Chicago Cemetery in Saguache, CO. Flowers can be sent to Vista Grande Baptist Church and donations can be sent in living memory of Jane Grell to Centennial Elementary or Reach Out & Read Colorado where you can donate children’s books or monetarily.
Arrangements under the direction of Chapel of Memories, Colorado Springs, CO.
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