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Jane Anne (Fisher) Engleman
Jane Anne (Fisher) Engleman, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrence, Kan., June 6, 2013. She was born September 17, 1920 in Wichita Falls, Texas, daughter of William L. and Valeria Belle (Astin) Fisher. She married the love of her life, Dale Engleman on November 21, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He died October 17, 2005.
Moving to Pasadena, Calif., at an early age, she attended elementary and junior high school and Pasadena Playhouse School of Theater. Later she moved to Hollywood, Calif., where she graduated from Hollywood High School and Los Angeles City College Theater Academy, with classes from UCLA.
She was active in theatre, working with Al Woods Productions, Domino Theatre, and was under contract at Columbia Studios. During World War II she was employed at Lockheed Aircraft Company.
Jane and Dale moved to Great Bend, Kan., in 1947 from Hollywood. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Great Bend, where she taught Sunday school and served on many church committees including ministry and staff parish. She was also a longtime faithful attendee of First Christian Church, Great Bend. She was also a substitute teacher at Great Bend High School. She was a winner of NBC's "Most Beautiful Voice in America" in 1957 and was elected to "Who's Who of American Women". She was integral in Great Bend Community Theatre, serving on the board of directors, acting and directing.
In the 1960's and 1970's, she was Women's Program Director at KVGB Radio Station in Great Bend. After moving to Lawrence, Kan., in 2009, she was involved with the Lawrence Community Theatre and Vintage Players.
She was a lifetime Golden Girl member of PEO Chapter FS, Athenian Club, Bloomer Girls, and various other clubs and organizations. Survivors include two sons: Mark Engleman and his wife Janet Smalter and Steve Engleman, both of Lawrence, KS; and two grandchildren: Sam Engleman and Megan Engleman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Scott T. Engleman, and sister Marguerite (Fisher) Kolp.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2013 at First Christian Church, Great Bend, with the Reverend William F. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Scott Tucker Engleman Memorial Loan Fund, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family and the obituary viewed at www.bryantfh.net
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Mark and Janet, I am sorry for your loss. I recall meeting your Mom years ago. She was delightful and loved Sam! I think of you guys often
Sharon (Gardner) Sperry
June 16, 2013
To the family of Mrs. Jane Anne (Fisher) Engleman. I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Engleman was blessed with 92 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with her as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
B. Gardner
June 14, 2013
To Mark and his family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Doyle and Kim Wasson
June 10, 2013
I knew Jane as an intelligent, funny, talented member of the Vintage Players of Theatre Lawrence. So glad I had the opportunity to know such a special woman, and condolences for your loss.
Eileen Hart
June 9, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin Breit
June 8, 2013
She was a wonderful lady. I knew her through Vintage Players and we were just remembering her the other day. May she rest in peace.
Jane Robshaw
June 8, 2013
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