LITTLETON, Colo. — Jane Rea Conner (Grover), age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at her sisters home in Sierra Vista, Ariz.
She was born Dec. 30, 1949, in Maysville, to Frances Tuggle and George Grover.
She was a graduate of Mason County High School and Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelors in elementary education and a master’s in special education. She married Steven Conner and together they raised two wonderful children. Jane resided in Littleton, Colo. for 22 years.
She touched countless lives as a special education teacher at Fletcher Miller School. Jane’s positivity, sense of humor, and unconditional love was felt by all who had the honor to call her a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother or friend. She had immense love for her children and grandchildren, instilling in them a sense of wonderment and creativity.
She is survived by her two sons, Ryan Conner (Jenny) of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Brad Conner (Amy) of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; grandchildren, Milo, Remy, Keller and Harlan; sister, Sue Armstrong (Tom), nephew Dustin Armstrong; cousins, Linda Dearinger (Steve), Sandy Paulson (Mike), Beverly Jubrey, Melissa Hopkins (Jeff); and many other close life-long friends. Although she has passed her incredible spirit will live on in our hearts.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Jane touched are invited to Ken-Caryl Ranch House in Littleton, Colo. on Sunday Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to reminisce, grieve, support each other and celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to Fletcher Miller School in Jane’s name, or to a charity of your choice.
Donations can be sent to Fletcher Miller School, attn: Beth Conley, 200 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80226.
