Over the years, many young adults introduce themselves to me and recount wonderful experiences and memories they had with Jane and my late husband Dee Norton when those two collaborated to produce an annual play put on by the Unitarian Universalist youth for the entire Unitarian congregation each Mother's Day. I can't recall the exact years (late 70's/early 80's) nor all the play titles, but included were these three: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, and Mixed Doubles. The kids had an enriching experience, but Jane and Dee also had a wonderful time in their joint venture and their mutual respect and affection.

Thank you Jane,

Carrie Z. Norton

Jane was a wonderful neighbor. I remember delicious gourmet dinner parties which she and Howard hosted. My children greatly benefited from classes she taught in the Unitarian Sunday School. She was a fine poet and wrote a special poem for my husband on his 80th birthday. Jane was a leader iin the weekly senior volunteer Speak Up program to help fourth graders develop public speaking skills. My condolences to all of you,Q

Larry, I was sorry to hear about your mom passing away. My best memory of her was from Lincoln Elementary. She used our class as "guinea pigs" for some educational program she had designed. (I think) She was a wonderful lady.

I met Jane while playing tennis on the University's courts. She was always interested in how things were going with me and if I had found a teaching job yet. Then, one day, she said, "My daughter will be leaving her job at Penn this year. Would you like me to call the principal and let her know you are interested?" End of story. I was there for the next 22 years!

I extend my deepest condolences to her family. She was such a valuable and contributing member to the community, and will be sorely missed by many.

I first met Jane on the tennis court. I later joined what she called the "J squad" (Jane, Joann, Janet and Joyce) and we played tennis twice a week for years. Jane was an inspiration to us. She reluctantly gave up tennis about 10 years ago as I recall. We kept in touch with occasional letters. My sympathy to her family. Joyce Myer

I have worked for Four Oaks Iowa City for almost 14 years and know that Jane was a huge advocate for Four Oaks Iowa City. She was always a big donor for the school supplies for our Kids. She will be missed.

You have my sympathy,

Marcia Steckly

My memories of Jane go back to when she directed plays for the youth group at the UU Society, truly one of the highlights of my adolescence. From Inherit the Wind to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Let Me Hear You Whisper and more, we were encouraged to be creative, to perform, and to share the enthusiasm that she and Dee Norton had for the theater. Jane was a great mentor and director.

There are so many memories of times with Jane and her kind and wise advice.

One of the times was when she gently said that after a teaching moment to record what went well so that it could be built upon.

Another time was her enthusiasm when she began the construction of her course "Man: the Meaning Maker" in the parsonage kitchen.

At General Assembly in Toronto, Canada, (my first General Assembly) she and I went on walks around the city to get exercise and some time away from the meetings.

And her gentle backing when I began my position and career in Religious Education at the Society and in the Denomination.

We join you in mourning your parents as they used to be. May you find comfort in remembering happier times. With sympathy, Dick and Ellen Caplan