Jane Ann McGinnis

Jane Ann McGinnis, age 85, passed away on November 6, 2015 in La Jolla, California. Jane was born April 5, 1930 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Bernice A. Lindenmeyer and Walter P. Lindenmeyer. Jane attended high school in Michigan City and then went on to study elementary education at Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1952 she became the first woman in her family to earn a college degree. In 1953 Jane married her college sweetheart, Robert E. McGinnis. Robert completed law school in 1954 and then served in the Air Force for two years. During this time, Robert and Jane were stationed in the San Francisco area and fell in love with California. They moved to San Diego in 1956, when Robert took a position with a local law firm, and have resided in San Diego ever since. Jane, a homemaker who enjoyed raising her children, had strong interests in the arts. As a young woman she was an accomplished singer, winning statewide awards in Indiana. She sang with many choirs throughout her life. She and Robert were strong supporters of the San Diego Opera over many years. Later in life, she developed a passion for oil painting, becoming a member of the La Jolla Art Association and producing many beautiful canvases. She especially enjoyed painting the shoreline and canyons of San Diego. She also enjoyed visiting art museums and galleries to study original works. She was particularly interested in early California painters. Jane is survived by her husband Robert McGinnis; son, David McGinnis of Philadelphia, PA; daughter, Sharon DaSilva of Chatham, MA; grandson Holden McGinnis of Philadelphia, PA; and granddaughter Antonia Jane DaSilva of Chatham, MA. There will be a private memorial service for immediate family members. Memorial donations may be sent to the San Diego Museum of Art or the San Diego