We Remember
RESCHKE, Jane Theresa
June 14, 1935 — July 5, 2023
Jane Theresa Reschke passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on July 5, 2023, at the age of 88.
Born Wieslawa Janina Eisler on June 14, 1935, in Sadki, Poland to Eugene and Bernice Eisler, she was an only child. The family immigrated to Canada in 1948 and settled in Grande Prairie, AB. A dutiful and loving daughter, she cared for her parents all their lives until they both passed in 2000.
Jane graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Alberta and taught in private Catholic schools for several years. After attending university in Edmonton, she met her husband, Hugo, on a blind date. They were married in 1962. They made Kelowna their home in 1973 and enjoyed 41 years of marriage until his passing in 2003. One of her greatest joys was raising their four children together.
Jane loved music. She played piano, sang in choirs, and even took up the violin in her forties. She demonstrated a lifelong devotion to learning and was an excellent seamstress, knitter, and avid reader. Most importantly, Jane loved her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and reflected His love to her family and those around her.
She is survived by her four children, Tony (Arleeta), Deanna (Edward), Greg (Lorella), and Jennifer; and her six grandchildren, Jonathan, Alexander, Anthony, Mckai, Alayah, and Shaylin.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, with a reception to follow. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Diabetes Canada.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
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Service
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC
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Service Information
Service Details
The service for RESCHKE, Jane Theresa is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC
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Condolences
I never had the opportunity to meet this lovely lady….but have know Jen for 15 yrs and she’s an amazing reflection of the fine parents that brought her up.
Dearest Jennifer and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved mom. She will forever be a part of your story and will continue to live through you. Sending our love your family’s way. May your mom rest in eternal peace.
~Sonia, Benjie, Jayden, Matthew and Daniel
Dear Deanna and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful Mom. In all my interactions with her, she was always cheerful and kind, and radiated her faith in God. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during the days and months to come.
Love, Joyce and Cliff Rechel
My sincerest condolences to the family. I met Jane through church years ago and haven’t seen her some time. I will always remember her as encouraging, easy to talk to, and a kind, sweet, gentle soul,
Dear Jen and “All” Of The Family,
We wish to express our deepest and sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May God bless you and give you strength during this very difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times always and all the wonderful memories you have of her.