Jane Helen Harroff, 85, of Estes Park, CO, passed away on Jan. 17, 2025. She was born on Jan. 21, 1939 to Ralph and Marion (Manty) Welch in New York.
Jane had 4 siblings, two sisters, and two brothers. Jane attended and graduated from Sidney, Neb. High School, the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado.
Jane was blessed to be a homemaker in her own home. She and Jay met in Sacramento in 1962 and were married on Feb. 17, 1963 in Sidney, Neb. Three children were born into this family : Jill (1965-2020), Joel (1967-2019), and Daffney (2001).
Jane and Jay were very active in their community of Estes Park being very organized and caring while planning many events and activities together. Jane particularly enjoyed playing her clarinet and was an expert Bridge player.
They were members of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, and Jane was in PEO chapter GJ and a member of the American Bridge Society.
She was also a great partner and mate to Jay. She and Jay lived in many wonderful places including Arkansas, Germany, Virginia, North Dakota, Hawaii, Omaha and Dallas, where they moved to Estes Park from. Jane and Jay also have two furry companions, Buddy the dog, and Potter the cat.
Jane leaves behind her siblings and their spouses: Tuckie and Dick Peterson, Virginia and Gordon Cressell, Tom and Debbie Welch. She was predeceased by Bill and Betty Welch.
While there are no services planned at this time, the family wishes for friends to consider donations to the Salvation Army. A service may be planned for later in the spring or summer.
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