1.28.2011
1.27.2011
Adirondacks, summer 2008
photos by Elizabeth at Palmer Point near Eagle Bay, NY. During trip to visit Grandma Mary Jane and Uncle Joe.
1.25.2011
In the 80s with family
With Anna Marie, Andrew, Elizabeth and Dave on the back deck of their Connecticut home, approx. 1988.
1.23.2011
Visiting for Duke '06 Graduation
In 2006, Mary Jane and her son Joe made the long drive down to Durham, NC for Andrew's graduation from medical school and Kana's brother Jun's graduation from college. We have fond memories of the dinner and family reunion. Here are a few photos of Mary Jane and the family from graduation day and dinner.
Family dinner:
L to R: Mary Jane, Tak, Kazuko, Kana, Andrew, Marilyn, John, Joe, Jun, Yukiko, Dave.
Mary Jane and Kana:
Joe, Dave, Andrew and Mary Jane:
-Andrew
Family dinner:
L to R: Mary Jane, Tak, Kazuko, Kana, Andrew, Marilyn, John, Joe, Jun, Yukiko, Dave.Mary Jane and Kana:
Joe, Dave, Andrew and Mary Jane:
-Andrew
1.22.2011
Obituary: Mary Jane Challener McKee
Mary Jane Challener McKee (age 92) died on January 15 after a brief illness at the University Medical Center in Princeton. Born on May 16, 1918 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the only daughter of Laura Jane Cummins Challener and John C. Challener.
As a child, she enjoyed singing in choirs and playing the piano which led her to pursue and receive a degree in music education from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She taught music in elementary schools in the McKeesport area until she married and had two sons. Soon afterwards the family moved to Princeton where she dedicated herself to her family and her new community.
Every summer since 1958, Mary Jane could be found at her beloved “Camp” -- a rustic lakeside cabin in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It served as a peaceful, favorite retreat for family members and many, many friends.
She was actively involved with the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton; Big Moose Community Chapel in Big Moose, NY; the Presbyterian Women’s Association; and P.E.O. whose philanthropy supports higher education for women. In addition to her love of family, community and music, Mary Jane was an excellent cook and a baker of delicious pies.
She is survived by her sons, David of Philadelphia and Joseph of Monroe Township, NJ; her two grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Kanako and their 8 month-old daughter Annika of San Francisco and Elizabeth of Pittsburgh; and nine beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 on Saturday, January 29 at 2:00 pm followed by a reception at the church. Driving directions & parking information at www.nassauchurch.org.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Ben Tregoe Memorial Fund for Deacon Training at Nassau Presbyterian Church or the P.E.O. Foundation, P.E.O Treasurer’s Department, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (more information at www.njpeo.org).
As a child, she enjoyed singing in choirs and playing the piano which led her to pursue and receive a degree in music education from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She taught music in elementary schools in the McKeesport area until she married and had two sons. Soon afterwards the family moved to Princeton where she dedicated herself to her family and her new community.
Every summer since 1958, Mary Jane could be found at her beloved “Camp” -- a rustic lakeside cabin in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It served as a peaceful, favorite retreat for family members and many, many friends.
She was actively involved with the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton; Big Moose Community Chapel in Big Moose, NY; the Presbyterian Women’s Association; and P.E.O. whose philanthropy supports higher education for women. In addition to her love of family, community and music, Mary Jane was an excellent cook and a baker of delicious pies.
She is survived by her sons, David of Philadelphia and Joseph of Monroe Township, NJ; her two grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Kanako and their 8 month-old daughter Annika of San Francisco and Elizabeth of Pittsburgh; and nine beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 on Saturday, January 29 at 2:00 pm followed by a reception at the church. Driving directions & parking information at www.nassauchurch.org.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Ben Tregoe Memorial Fund for Deacon Training at Nassau Presbyterian Church or the P.E.O. Foundation, P.E.O Treasurer’s Department, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 (more information at www.njpeo.org).
1.20.2011
Visiting Mary Jane in the Adirondacks, 2005
We have fond memories of our trip to visit Grandma Mary Jane in the summer of 2005. This was Kana's first time at "camp" at 4th Lake on the Fulton Chain of Lakes. We were joined by Joe and Dave.
Mary Jane as Countess Olivia in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
Kana as Viola reads over Mary Jane's shoulder:
Andrew, Mary Jane, Kana and Joe (photo credit) relaxing on a Palmer Point party barge, blissfully ignorant of the utter drenching of a downpour that awaits them. And no, the awning above them did not help keep out the rain
Joe and Mary Jane at Big Moose Inn, Big Moose Lake, NY:
Kana and Andrew:
Mary Jane as Countess Olivia in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
Kana as Viola reads over Mary Jane's shoulder:
Andrew, Mary Jane, Kana and Joe (photo credit) relaxing on a Palmer Point party barge, blissfully ignorant of the utter drenching of a downpour that awaits them. And no, the awning above them did not help keep out the rain
Joe and Mary Jane at Big Moose Inn, Big Moose Lake, NY:
Kana and Andrew:
-Kana & Andrew McKee
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