Jane Cross

Obituary of Jane Cross

Born February 9, 1930 to Delwin and Annie Mae (Norrie) Goldsby in Olympia, Washington, Jane Cross passed away July 21, 2014 in Tumwater, Washington. Jane grew up in the Black Lake area and attended Olympia High School. In 1947, Jane married Kenneth Cross. After 22 years of traveling throughout the country with the United States Air Force, Ken and Jane moved their family to the Black Lake area near Olympia, where they lived until 1992 when they moved to Lacey, Washington. Jane was a loving, nurturing, patient and compassionate person, devoted to her husband and family. She was organized, cheerful and creative. Her children believe that they grew up with abundant blessings by having Jane for their mother. Jane was a homemaker until the children were mostly grown. She then worked in the banking industry, preparing payroll for Washington State Department of Transportation. Ken and Jane square danced with the Lacey Daisy Square Dance Club, traveled the country on their Gold Wing motorcycle, and were members of the Gold Wing Touring Association. They traveled extensively in their motor home and spent many winters in Southern California and Arizona as snow birds. Jane also loved family activities, sewing and gardening. Jane was baptized at and attended St. Michael Catholic Church in Olympia. She had been an active member at St. Michael since Ken retired and they moved back in 1969. Jane and Ken lived in great love and devotion until Ken’s passing to the next life in August 2006. Jane was also predeceased by sons, Richard Cross and Steven Cross; three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by sons, Kenneth Cross Jr. (JoAnn) of Lake Stevens, Washington, and Ronald Cross (Carol) of Olympia; daughters, Linda Shoemaker (Dennis) of Tumwater, Janet Ross (Randy) of Thurston County, Susan Loveless (Bob) of Tumwater, and Mari Taylor (Neil) of Lake Stevens; 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and four sisters. Memorial donations may be made to STARS, Senior Services for South Sound, 222 North Columbia, Olympia, WA 98501, or the Hampton Garden Club, 1400 Trosper Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Please leave memories of Jane or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.
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