In loving memory of

Jane Ann (Longwell) Tenopir
November 2, 1925 - May 27, 2010

Jane Tenopir passed away on May 27, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Jane was born in Santa Maria, California to Clyde James and Neva Mae Longwell. She graduated from Santa Maria High School and Whittier College. Many years of graduate courses in education supported her long and distinguished career as a teacher in the Whittier City Elementary School District. After retirement, Jane enjoyed travel to Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and all over the United States. Jane had many friends; she loved people and they loved her. She is survived by George, her husband of 63 years, by her brother Paul Longwell, and by her three children, Kathryn Remkiewicz and husband Frank, Carol Tenopir and husband Jerry Lundeen, son David and wife Juana. She was Nana to Rebekah (Remkiewicz) McCurdy, Matthew Remkiewicz, Andy Tenopir-Lundeen, and Emily Jane Tenopir and Great Nana to Connor Duncan McCurdy and Katelyn Jayne Remkiewicz. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jane took much comfort in her last years in visits from her special friend Evelyn Bryeans and loving sister-in-law Mary Sowers. Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whittier Coliege George K. Tenopir Scholarship fund:Office of Advancement13406 E Philadelphia StreetP.O. Box 634 Whittier, CA 90608

Tributes

Libby Lafferty wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Jane was a loving presence in the lives of those she loved and knew. She will indeed be missed by all who knew her. My love and prayers go out to the whole family. Libby and family"

Jeffrey Slater wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Mrs. Tenopir was a very special person. She will be deeply missed. I am very blessed to have known her.May God bless the Tenopir familyThe Slater family offer our condolences to Janes family and friends."

Sharon Birch wrote on May 10, 2017:

"My Aunt Jane was a remarkable lady. We will miss her deeply and remember her fondly.With Deepest Sympathy,Sharon BirchJake Birth"

Diane Rocke wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Aunt Jane was very special to me... even though we were miles apart on the map, we were very close to each other. I have many special memories of our time together. .. and will cherish them forever. I lost my aunt, my mentor and a friend. . ..My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Diane and Bill RockeAllison RockeKatie and Mitch Lorence"

Patti Westbrook wrote on May 10, 2017:

"The Westbrook and Rogers family offer our condolences to Janes family and friends."

Margie Ulm wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Jane was incredibly kind, encouraging and loving. I was so saddened to hear that the family has lost her, she touched so very many lives, including mine. I have missed her since I left Whittier. Thanks to FaceBook friends I have heard that she was blessed with the joy of becoming a grand mother again and a great grandmother. I feel so lucky to have known her, I have so many fond memories that are all flooding back now. I hope the family finds comfort and strength in each other and the warmth of their memories of her. My love and heart felt sympathies to George and the entire family."

Thelma Barrientos wrote on May 10, 2017:

"To the family our deepest sympathy for the family. Didnt know Mrs. Tenopir very, but I do know that she was well loved, and that alone says alot. May she rest in pease now and forever."

Jim Longwell wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Aunt Jane was one of the nicest (if not the nicest) person on the planet. Although in recent years, I havent seen much of her, I miss her very much. May God comfort the immediate family and help each of them to cope with this loss."

Shannon Juno wrote on May 10, 2017:

"She was very special and will be missed"

Rebekah McCurdy wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Thank you to everyone who has loved my Nana and been a part of her life. She was an incredible blessing in mine. I am so thankful for the time I had with her."