Jane was born on June 18, 1932 in Dexter, MO to Ben Terrell and Loucile (Baker) Terrell. In 1952, she married Richard “Dick” Bloomfield in their hometown of Sikeston, MO. That same year, they moved to Columbia to raise a family of three children. Dick completed his PhD from the University of Missouri and became the Dean of Graduate School. Jane was a member of Mother Singers, Fortnightly Club, and Russell Blvd Elementary room mothers. After her husband passed in 1972, she married Dr. James McQuigg of Columbia, MO. Jim was a UMC Professor of Meteorology and NOAA meteorologist. Together they traveled the world, sang in the Missouri United Methodist Church choir, delivered Meals on Wheels and started a consulting business. He proceeded her in death in 1985.
Jane loved to attend craft shows, flower gardening, singing and playing piano. She liked to watch MU sports, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. She lived in the same home for 51 years. The last 33 years living by herself with her furry kids Fletch, Chika, JJ, CC, Sandy and Dee Dee.
Survivors include: two children, Matt Bloomfield (Annette) and Emily Gilmore (Mark) of Columbia, MO; five grandchildren, Zach Bloomfield, Kristina Bloomfield, Erika Bloomfield, Alex Schmitt, Nick Schmitt.
She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Cindy Lochhaas in 2013.
Memorials may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
