This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Jane Marie McGhan, 55 years young, born on May 4, 1957 in Seattle, Washington and passed into eternal life on Friday February 22, 2013 at 10:50pm. We will remember her forever.
Jane (or as she liked to spell it: Jayne) was a beloved daughter,a mother of three, a sister to three, an aunt, a cousin and friend to all… She never met a stranger she didn’t reach out and immediately connect with.... Captivating everyone she met with her bigger than life personality. Each person that met Jayne could agree that she loved life to the fullest and had an enormous heart and proved time and time again that she would do anything for anyone. As a child I remember being in a restaraunt and she leaned over and started up a conversation with the people sitting next to us, she surely made friends wherever she went.Through all of life's up's and down's she was always so resilient and took life head on. There was nothing ‘typical woman’ about Jayne, she was kind of a tom-boy/rebel but that helped her to always be the strong one we could lean on during difficult times like these. Jayne was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2010, at the age of 53 and the doctors gave her only 6 months, Jayne being the fighter that she was, faught long and hard.. She made it an additional 2 years. Surely, she was a strong willed adventurous spirit who is gone too soon and is greatly missed.
Jayne was an avid scuba diver and she love to be outdoors, she liked to ride motorcycles (a particular fondness of purple ones) and was known for her master gardening skills.. at her home in Fairbanks she kept a large garden and won many growing competitions. Jayne was always the life of the party wherever she went. She traveled more than most people get to.. always on the go, she wasn't the cookie cutter woman, but that's what so many loved about her. Jayne was passionate about her Native American heritage (and even incorporated much of it into her home decor) and mother-nature in general. She wrote a blog one time about conservation of our natural resources and about how mother nature was mad at us all. Jayne loved to sing, she even had her own Karaoke business, called Good Knight Entertainment in Ft. Myers.
She drove a school bus for many years and a few spent as a handicaped bus driver. I know that job and those times were precious to her. One of the handicaped children's parents made her a wooden rocking horse for her daughters to show his appreciation of how well she took care of those kids that were lucky enough to ride on her bus.
She was always a spiritual person but in her later years she grew to have a personal relationship with Jesus and for that, as the bible tells us is the only way into heaven.. So we know she is there, smiling down… not missing a beat of our lives.. for she can hear you my friends, she is at peace and telling us not to fret, for we will see each other again… this is not goodbye, but simply see you later.
Tributes
Leave a tributeIt seems like yesterday. I am sorry that your life here on earth was kind of an imperfect rollercoaster, but I know that you touched so many people with your immense kindness.. you were kind to a fault.
Your heart for people was bigger than life. And that, after all, is the definition of loving like Jesus.
I am so grateful for so many things in this life. One of my biggest sources of gratitude comes from you. You provided examples of both what to do and what not to do, and that’s okay.
My life turned out far better than I could’ve hoped or imagined it ever could have. My marriage of 16 years is insanely good. Like, I pinch myself… wondering how it gets better than before.
The kids are really good.. Z is grown and adulting on his own. He’s a Firefighter at just 19. So proud of his grit and calling to run into burning buildings and save lives.. he’s living his best life. Ave is in his senior year and we’re excited for what’s in store for him and C is now a freshman in HS. The time goes so quickly and I’d love to freeze it and live in these moments forever but
Your short life taught me not to take a day for granted and it’s really pushed me to be my best self.
Ten years… in the blink of an eye. Earthly life is short, so we just love hard. Love you
Love you
Rhonda
I don't think that there hasn't been anything said already that's not true about you. As we've all said you were a wonderful, caring,giving person. You had the best personality. And you made everyone feel like you were their best friend. I know that anyone who new you misses you terribly. I know i do I think about you all the time. I wish I could have said goodbye to you in person. I will always miss you and love you my friend.
Love Rhonda
We had so many good times when she had her Karaoke business. She and Darin would sing I've got you babe to start the crowd singing. Jayne had such a magnetic personality that I never new of anyone that didn't like her. I think about her every day and so wish she was here. I met Jayne here in Ft. Myers Fl. she was a bus driver and I worked at one of the schools that she came to. Every day she would say( hey lady) on the bus ramp and finally asked my name from there on we became best of friends. I loved her and her family we spent lots of time together and I thought of her and her family as my family. I know she had issues but I can tell you I've never met any better of a person. She loved her kids so much and she loved her family in Alaska equally. I miss her terribly.
Love You
Rhonda AKA (hey lady)
I cant believe its been fifteen months sence you left us
It still feel like yesterday. I miss you terribly I wonder if
It ever gets any easier.. I am blessed because I had so
Many wonderful years with you.. I think of them often until
We meet again say hello to gramma & all of friends we lost
Love you love you your sis
Zane turned 10 years old.. can't believe a decade has come and gone since I was blessed into motherhood.. would be so proud of the young man he is becoming.. gave all of his birthday $ to a local missionary & is involved in many volunteer efforts at such a young age, always trying to leave this Earth better than before.. a lot like u
Leave a Tribute
It seems like yesterday. I am sorry that your life here on earth was kind of an imperfect rollercoaster, but I know that you touched so many people with your immense kindness.. you were kind to a fault.
Your heart for people was bigger than life. And that, after all, is the definition of loving like Jesus.
I am so grateful for so many things in this life. One of my biggest sources of gratitude comes from you. You provided examples of both what to do and what not to do, and that’s okay.
My life turned out far better than I could’ve hoped or imagined it ever could have. My marriage of 16 years is insanely good. Like, I pinch myself… wondering how it gets better than before.
The kids are really good.. Z is grown and adulting on his own. He’s a Firefighter at just 19. So proud of his grit and calling to run into burning buildings and save lives.. he’s living his best life. Ave is in his senior year and we’re excited for what’s in store for him and C is now a freshman in HS. The time goes so quickly and I’d love to freeze it and live in these moments forever but
Your short life taught me not to take a day for granted and it’s really pushed me to be my best self.
Ten years… in the blink of an eye. Earthly life is short, so we just love hard. Love you
Love you
Cheers
When Jayne had her karaoke business one of the places actually the most famous place she set it up was called ( The Time Out Lounge ) and so many people came to sing there. But I remember when Jayne would go in to set up I was usually there with her everyone would call out her name like the show ( cheers ) everyone loved her she even had a celebrity come in and sing (Jan Hooks)from (Saturday Night Live)but that didn’t impress Jayne she treated everyone the same just loved people. I’ve never had anyone affect me in my life like she did. I will always miss her and think about her all the time. If she could do anything for you she wouldn’t hesitate. She is truly missed. Love you Jayne will see you again when I join you up there
Thank/bless you! :) That is what I was implying when I said that our prayers, and God's grace, can yet draw all to Jesus, and in so doing, honor the only true love that exists, and yet further be a blessing to your mom, and all that know and think of her! The bible says that a testament is a force that is only in effect after one dies, and I know from experience that each person that passed, that I knew, passed on a part of their heart, (in the love connection) between God and I! I just told somebody two days ago that one thing to be mindful of is that whatever we have in our heart when we die that is born of love, will be taken as a seed and passed on by God the Father, to those we love. It's up to us to be receptive, and seek to build upon those desires of the heart. Ps.37:4 You are/have already launched well on your way to honoring your mother, and therefore being a blessing to all who shall see, read, and take to heart! It would be a tremendous blessing for somebody to share some of my heart when I pass, for it is the last gift, and final blessing that we can offer, and (only meaningful){when shared as a seed in others hearts, to grow in the love and wisdom of God}. Amen :) <3 \O/