Obituaries
Jane Lila Treer
Jane Lila (Hibbard) Treer died peacefully in her home at Luther Acres on November 12, 2009, at the age of 80. Since being diagnosed with lung cancer over a year ago she enjoyed an excellent quality of life with her family and friends.
Mrs. Treer was born in Richmond, Virginia, to George B. Hibbard and Mary W. (King) Hibbard. Following the death of her mother at an early age, Jane and her sister, Ann (born in 1930), were raised by their aunt and uncle, Elva and Harold Greenwood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Shorewood High School in 1946, and then went to work to support her family. She was an executive secretary at Northwestern Mutual Life until she was married to Kenneth R. Treer in 1954. They lived in North Olmstead (Cleveland), Ohio, for a decade before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan. After her husband’s passing, Jane moved to Saline, Michigan, and then to Lititz (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania, to live near her son and daughter-in-law.
Jane was a dedicated wife and homemaker, occasionally holding part time jobs while raising her family. She also did volunteer work with charitable organizations, including Saline Community Hospital. She was a very active resident at Luther Acres, coordinating various activities and serving on the residents’ board.
Jane was married to Kenneth R. Treer for 34 years, until his death in 1988 at age 68. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Jane Treer, son Gary Ross Treer, son-in-law Malcolm J. Williams, daughter-in-law Janet L. (Tope) Treer , granddaughter Jennifer (Hawkins) Schwartz (Saline, Michigan), her husband David J. Schwartz and great grandchildren Jamie and Ryan Schwartz. She was also preceded in death by her sister Ann (Hibbard) Ullmannn and brother-in-law Roy J. UIlman, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Throughout her life, Jane was the source of endless love, comfort, humor and support to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and remembered always.
Jane will be interred along side her husband at Forrest Hills Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A private memorial gathering will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Lancaster County, www.hospiceoflancaster.org, or mail to 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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IM GOING TO MISS JANES SMILE, NO MATTER HOW SHE WAS FEELING SHE WENT TO BED WITH A SMILE ,AND WOKE UP WITH ONE. NANCY, GARY, JAN. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS MAY GOD BLESS.
VERONICA FIELDS