Jane Elizabeth Barton Kallas, 97, left this earthly life peacefully back to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Jan. 21. She was born on May 23, 1928, in Evanston, the daughter of John and Annie (Crompton) Barton.
She was an awesome and amazing daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, aunt, friend and neighbor. Jane married Fred Kallas on Jan. 24, 1947, in Evanston. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Jan. 25, 1962.
Jane was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She faithfully prayed for all petitioning the Lord for whatever they needed, and they received that which they needed from the Lord. Jane was a faithful scripture reader, never retiring to bed without reading them. She was always prepared for church and lessons.
She was a member of the DUP, she served in the Relief Society, Cub Scouts, Primary, Young Women’s and served faithfully in the Ogden Temple for 22 years. Mom loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was a faithful card and letter writer; she gave service to her family and friends all the time.
Jane worked as a switchboard operator for Mountain Bell Phone Company and J.C. Penney. Most of all, she was a devoted and loving mom to her six children, grandma to 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She is survived by five children, Mike (Kathy) Kallas, Fred D. (Meg) Kallas, Diane (Fred) Richins, Kevin (Michelle) Kallas and Scott (Tanzee) Kallas; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; a daughter, Cindy Sue Kallas; her parents; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Elm Street LDS Chapel in Evanston. Visitation will be on Friday evening between 6 and 8 p.m., and again Saturday morning from 9 utill 10:30 a.m., also at the church. Interment will follow in the Evanston City Cemetery.
