Our beloved E. Jane Spivey went to rest January 19, 2004, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. She lived her life to the fullest, and her journey was filled with adventure and love. She was born at Laclede, Missouri, November 27, 1928, to Grace Lenore and Wendell C. Edwards. She married Robert John Spivey March 23, 1947, and their marriage continued for almost 57 years. They had one son, Robert Lynn Spivey of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Those she leaves to remember and cherish her life are her husband; and son; her sister, Juanita Bauer, of Overland Park, Kansas; a grandson, Edric, of Lansing, Michigan; a granddaughter, Alison, of Rochester, Minnesota; a niece, two nephews, cousins and friends in many states. Jane believed strongly in the power of love and was a good friend to all who knew her. Her smile and cheerful manner will be missed by her family and the many friends who mourn her passing. She was a kind and loving wife and mother: insightful, intelligent giving and caring, always thoughtful, practical, and a thorough planner for life. She was her husband's best friend, and faithfully traveled to California, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Minnesota, Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland and Venezuela in support of his employment. She felt there would be many friends, as yet unmet, wherever she was privileged to live. Jane and her husband moved to Austin, Texas, in 1980, when he retired. They knew no one else in Austin, but now have a wide circle of loved and valued friends. Jane reared an artistic and knowledgeable son and wrote beautiful poetry. She stitched dozens of beautiful needlepoint pieces: one was displayed on the White House Christmas tree and now is in the Smithsonian Institution. In childhood she dreamed of a career as an opera singer or a surveyor, and with her singing voice and keen intellect she could have been either one. She had an inquisitive mind, loved clouds and rainy days, all things Mayan, opera and all other kinds of music, friends and family. Shortly after volunteering as an usher at the University of Texas’ Performing Arts Center -- a place she truly loved -- she was asked to join the staff. When ill health forced her to retire, she left a part of herself and many friends at the PAC. She was a member of the Retired Faculty and Staff Association of the University of Texas, the Littlefield Society, and the Chancellors Council. She was a Life Member of the American Needlepoint Guild and of the National Wildlife Federation. She participated for a number of years in the Lifetime Learning “Memoirs Writings” classes at Westminster Manor. Our thanks to Dr. Balijepali Netaji and his compassionate staff, and to the folks at Hospice Austin for the loving care they gave her. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2004, in Harris Bell Hall at Westminster Manor, 4100 Jackson Ave., Austin. There will be a "Remembrances” book for those who might wish to bring a written memory of Jane to place in the book. Pages will also be available for those who wish to write a memory at the service and place it in the book. Jane, you have taught me to love, to leave fear behind and to become more complete than I ever could have been without you. I love you forever + 1. Your Bob