Jane Dudley

Donna Jane “Jane” (Chandler) Dudley passed away peacefully of old age on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Our Lady Of Peace Hospice in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jane's ashes will be kept in an urn until spring for a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life. An invitation will be forthcoming. Jane was born the eighth of nine children to William Willard Chandler and Hally Jane Howard on 24 November 1932 on the family farm in Bremer County, Iowa. At a young age, Jane helped out with her nieces and nephews who were born to her older brothers and sisters. So many of you have fond memories with “Aunt Jane.” At the age of 12, Jane moved off the farm with her parents to Plainfield, Iowa. Jane attended the school there and participated in the girl's basketball team. Many of the women in the Chandler family played the piano, and so did Jane. She played and sang at the Plainfield Methodist church. Upon graduation, she went to Iowa State Teacher's College for two years and obtained a teaching degree. She joined a sorority and a glee club. She met her husband, William (Bill) Henry Dudley there. Jane's first teaching job was in Green, Iowa. She married Bill Dudley on 5 June 1955. They moved to Richfield, Minnesota. She taught first grade there. She also supported Bill through two years of service in the Marines and several more as a reservist. She also supported Bill in his career endeavors in the investment world. Jane was a pretty, talented and outgoing wife who showed hospitality to out-of-town guests and hosted parties. Bill should be eternally grateful to her for her role in his career success. Very many “IDS” people have such fond memories of Jane and her kindness. Jane and Bill adopted Eric Edward Dudley in 1960. After a move to Wooddale Drive in Edina, they adopted Rebecca Jane in 1962. Jane was a wonderful and attentive mother. There are countless memories of birthday parties, Christmas, Halloween, summers at the lake, homemade, sit-down dinners and everything else. Later, when the six grandchildren came along, Jane was the continued source of activities and a warm home. She adored her children and grandchildren. She conveyed love in everything she did. Jane loved the arts. She went to the University of Minnesota in the 1970's for a design degree. She did part-time interior decorating and worked at CG Rein Art Galleries. She was a volunteer for the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra and started/managed a small gift shop in the lobby. For many years she sang in the choir and was part of a “Clown Ministry” with Good Samaritan UMC. For many years Jane was a member of the Minneapolis Women's Club. She wore many hats there. She served on the housing committee and assisted in upgrades to several rooms there. She was part of the yearly Christmas program and served on the Travel Committee. Jane loved music and started guitar lessons in her late thirties! She attended concerts and supported the Minnesota Opera. Jane gave her time and attention to many people. She assisted friends and family who were in need in private ways that only she knows. She gave one hundred percent to everything she did and to everyone she was with. Yet, she was very content to be alone and read a book. Thank you to everyone who was Jane's friend throughout the years. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters, and also her granddaughter Halley Ann. She is survived by her husband Bill, and son, Eric (sons Henry and Daniel), and daughter Rebecca (Eva, Warren and Earl.), and great grandson Micah Leo Dudley. Make donations to: Minnesota Opera https://my.mnopera.org/donate/contribute1 https://my.minnesotaorchestra.org/support/choose-donation

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Jane Dudley

November 24, 1932 - January 7, 2023