Jane Dean Ofcarcik

This is a tribute to the life of Jane Dean Ofcarcik. She was an adored daughter, a prolific wife, a loving mother and true flamingo. Jane enjoyed dancing and art, her children, her grandchildren and her pets (her furry children.) She was a hopeful flirt, had beautiful eyes and a contagious smile that she shared easily along with her generous laughter. 

Jane is survived by her daughter Angela, Angela’s husband Ted and their children Zachary, daughter-in-love Izzy, Zetta and son in love Dylan, and Zander, Jane’s son Ryan, and Jane’s daughter Jessica and her husband, Rich and their children, Trinity, Luna, and Niya. Jane loved her adopted parents Ralph Michael and Nora very much, but always felt the need to pursue her birth parents identities, and was lucky enough near the end of her life‘s journey to find brothers and sisters on both sides of her family tree. While she was in the hospital, she spoke of how much she loved her sister Cathy and her brother Danny and her other brothers and sisters, who she wished she had gotten to meet in person. 

Mom would say you never outgrow your family and for our clan that is true - at times a stone around your neck to hold you down when otherwise you might blow away, sometimes the roots that keep you grounded and connected, and other times the wind beneath wings that lifts you up to help you soar. 

We will all miss you Jane. Until we are together again.