Jane S. Dalke passed away peacefully in her home in Laramie, WY on August 20, 2020 at the age of 81.
Jane was born to Andrew and Clara Stewart in Corvallis, Montana on December 26, 1938. She was the youngest of three daughters, joining her older sisters Marion and Harriet. Jane graduated from Twin Bridges, Montana High School in 1957.
Jane married Kenneth E. Dalke in Twin Bridges, Montana on December 27, 1957. As a couple they were involved in agriculture, owning various farms and ranches. Thirty years were primarily spent farming in Powell, WY. In 1985 they moved to Laramie, WY owning and managing rental properties. In 1994 they expanded again, purchasing a ranch near Encampment, WY. Jane continued to be involved in all the businesses even after her husband’s passing in 2005.
Jane was a hard worker beside her husband; operating tractors, driving grain trucks, canning and freezing produce, raising chickens, sewing, and cooking countless meals. She was known for expressing her opinion and dispensing mostly well received advice. Jane was a loyal supporter of University of Wyoming athletics. Her greatest love was serving God including having nondenominational fellowship meetings in their various homes.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her sister, Harriet Elden.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Jack) Riker of Encampment, WY, son Jim Dalke of Laguna Niguel, CA, grand- daughters Lindsey (Joe) Riker-Fisher of Cheyenne, WY, Danielle (Jason) Litton of Cody, WY, sister Marion Kitto of Toston, MT, and many many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 East Rainbow Avenue, Laramie, WY.
Following the service, burial will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Encampment, WY at 3:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Drive, Laramie, WY 82070 or a charity of your choice.
Deepest Sympathy to The Dalke Family, Jane was awesome (precious) loved listening to the sisters chatting and when getting together a game or 2 or 3 of yatzee or scrabble. Encouraging we will once see lived ones in Heaven. Love Chris & George Maudli
My Dear Family, so sorry for your loss. Jane was a terrific, strong woman and one of my greatest Aunt’s. Thinking of you all. -Cathy (Kate)
Debbie, Jim and family, My sympathy in the loss of you mother. I appreciated her hospitality many times. Anita
Thinking of the family. Glad for many memories of Jane during her years in Laramie...they spanned from my own college years and through our children’s. May your own memories of Jane and her faith be a comfort to you.
We are very sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time, all our best, Brad Jackson & Gang at LIC.
Our thoughts of sympathy to all
Debbie, Jim and family, celebrate her life and embrace the many memories! I always treasured my friendship with Jane while you lived in Powell.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jane was a wonderful woman. We lived in the Mill apartments for my whole childhood. She was a great friend to my grandmother.
Thinking of you at this time. Jane had a full life. Desiring comfort for everyone in her passing.
Sympathy to all of you. We are thinking of you.