Jane Leggett
April 17, 1932 – Jan. 23, 2021

Jane Leggett was born April 17, 1932 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Harold and Dorothy Cole. She passed away peacefully at home with her family present on Jan. 23.

She is survived by her son David Pekarek and his wife Nina; grandchildren Ashley and Stephen and step-grandchild Justin Samortin; and adopted daughter Robin Stephan and her family. Her constant four-legged companion Rosie was by her side.

She was predeceased by both her parents, her daughter Christine Ann Pekarek, and her husband Fred Leggett.

Jane moved to Glendale in 1961 from Atwater Village and lived in the Glendale/Montrose area for the remainder of her life. A homemaker for a few years, she rejoined the workforce working in a C.P.A. office. She left to work for the Hornblower & Weeks brokerage firm, which later became Smith Barney. She spent the majority of her career in the brokerage business working with and for David Banta. David and the entire Banta family became close friends and are to this day.

Following the death of her husband, Jane got involved with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, which led to her association with many other local organizations. Jane held positions that included president of the Days of Verdugo Association, the board of the Glendale Family YMCA where she was the first woman president, a board member of the Self-Aid Workshop, a founding member of the Glendale Rose Float Committee, and many other organizations. Jane was honored by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce as Woman of the Year in 1993.

Upon her retirement in 1997 she devoted her time to her grandchildren. She volunteered at their school, Lincoln Elementary, as a class helper and in the library. She especially enjoyed reading to the kindergartners and first graders.

Her family and friends will miss her holiday decorations, especially Christmas and the Christmas teas. Decorating for the holidays gave Jane great pleasure.

At Jane’s request there will be no funeral. Should anyone wish to donate in her memory please contact the Glendale Humane Society.