Melva Delores “Jane” Klinge
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Jane was born on September 30th, 1924 as Melva, and was quickly nicknamed Jane. She was the fifth of eight children, born to Harry and Lucille Matthews. She graduated in 1942 from Southwest High School. She married Robert Klinge on March 22, 1947. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1961.
She passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Jane was preceded in death by her brothers Richard Matthews, Gerome and Harold, her sisters Vera Helton, Shirley Temming and her husband of 62 years Robert Klinge.
She is survived by her sisters June Pittman of Washington D.C. and Charlotte Lilla Frinak of Kansas City. Her four children Allen Klinge (Amelia Ann), Norman Klinge (Frances), Nancy Livengood (Ron), Cheryl Warren (Gene).
Nine grandchildren Mike Klinge (Jamie), Brandon Klinge (Wendy), Jordan Klinge (Farrah), Todd McGhee, Brian McGhee (Naomi), Andrea Clawson, Joseph Peterson, Alicia Fetters (Jonathan), Phillip Warren (Hannah) and 24 great grandchildren.
Her quiet and mild spirit and mild manner was an example to all.
Even when she needed a caregiver, she did her best to be hospitable and put others first. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends always knew they would be welcomed with open arms, a listening ear, and a good home cooked meal.
Virtual Memorial services will on Saturday, August 21, 2021
Memorial contributions are suggested to jw.org
Visits: 8
Your mother continues to be a sterling example of living her life for Jehovah and her family!
What a privilege it was to attend a family burger night during an overnight hospitality with Jane, while visiting my own ailing father. Long ago, Robert and Jane’s reputation was revealed to me one day in service with the Raytown congregation. We passed by the residence and it was pointed out, “That’s the Klinge home. If you ever need a pit stop, knock on the door.”
Please receive my condolences with a virtual hug and all my tender affection.
Your mother was a joy for me to get to know over the last dozen years. She had a fine knowledge of the Bible that she obviously put to practice in her life and continued to study daily all her life. She also had a wonderful sense of humor.
In recent years as my wife Cindy provided care every Friday until COVID-19 hit, I particularly enjoyed being beat by her in SCRABBLE. Also, if I was working in the kitchen and dropped a pot or pan, I could always count on a humorous shout-out from the other room, “Go ahead and break it up. It’s paid for!”
Soon, no doubt, Jehovah will “call” and she will “answer” in the resurrection here on earth. (Job 14:15)
“You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.”