Jane B. Fugate
is honored with a Premium Paver from Josephine B. Fugate, Gilbert A. Sanchez, Brauch and Judy Fugate, Justus H. and Ann A. Fugate Trust, Joseph B., Danielle and Taylor Jane Sieverling, David and Jennifer Sieverling, Christine Fugate, Jeff Jacobs, Caterina Alida Jacobs and Sara Jeanne Jacobs, Mary A. Fugate and Whitney T. Baker, Kenneth J., Nancy L., Alexander J. and Benjamin C. Fugate, Jim and Carolyn Grier, Owen and Susan Sutter, Judith and Jack Webber, Laura Bornholdt, Christopher Jaeckel, Elizabeth Holmer, Dick and Marlys Johnson, Rogena and Don Allison, Sue and Evan Lassen, Connie C. Arnold, Robert E. Lipp and Lynda G. Wonn, John and Ann Hibbard, Daina B. Johnson, Dr. Don & Marilyn Weinhouse, Betty Bashaw, Karen J. Teaford, Billie Brandon & Ron Abrams, W.P. Harbour & Susan K. Harbour, Mary Ann Mattoon, Maisie Kashka, Raymond H. Cox, James H. & Dorothy J. Wells, SuEllen & Harvey J. Fried, Karen & David Smith.
October 01, 1938 - October 20, 2003
Jane Braucher Fugate, a Pueblo resident since 1985, lost her long and courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2003. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, October 1, 1938, to the union of Justus and Josephine "Jack" Fugate, and was preceded in death by her father. Surviving to cherish her memory are her beloved mother and best friend Josephine "Jack" Fugate; her loving husband, Gilbert A. Sanchez; sons, Joseph (Danielle) Sieverling of Arlington, Virginia and David (Jenny) Sieverling of Denver, Colorado; brothers, Brauch (Judy) Fugate of Lexington, Kentucky and Justus Fugate of Wichita, Kansas. Jane enrolled at Colorado College in Colorado Springs at the age of 16, transferring later to University of Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in mathematics. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Beta Kappa. She then went to University of Missouri in Kansas to receive her Master's degree in Public Administration. At age 56, she received a Bachelor's degree in nursing from Bethel College of nursing and was valedictorian of her class. Jane had several interesting and gratifying career experiences. In Kansas City, she worked for the US Corps of Engineers, and was fundraiser for a non-profit adolescent agency. In Pueblo, she provided public relations services for Pueblo Peak Health, served as Director of the Pueblo Agency on Aging, worked as a nurse at La Junta General Hospital, and also as a nurse at Sangre De Cristo Hospice. Before becoming ill, she held a nursing position at the San Carlos Correction Facility.
Jane pursued a variety of interests during her life. Her interest in penal reform issues led the Governor of Kansas to appoint her to a blue ribbon committee which recommended reform to the Kansas Penal System. She was subsequently elected to serve on the Board of Director of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. As a result of her interest in mental health, she served as President of the Kansas City Mental Association and as Chair of the Wyandotte County (Kansas) Mental Health Center Board of Directors. Her interest and active participation in mental health issues led to her election to the Board of Directors of the National Council of Community Health Centers. Her interest in women's issues directed her to serve in leadership positions with the League of Women Voters in Kansas City and to become co-founder of Women's Spirit in Pueblo. She also founded the Watering Hole, a women's discussion group in Pueblo, modeled after a similar group to which she belonged in Kansas City.
In 2003, Jane was honored in the WSU Plaza of Heroines for her kindness, courage and commitment to women's issues. To complement her many achievements, Jane was also very adventurous and undertook challenges that others just dreamed about. She rafted the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, went kayaking in the Pacific near the Washington coast, and began roller-blading and bicycling at age 47. She also enjoyed dancing and all of the performing arts. At the time of her death, she served as Vice President of the Pueblo Symphony Board of Directors. Additionally, Jane enjoyed foreign travel, and visited many western and eastern European countries and Canada. She was an avid reader and a serious student of the American Civil War and English History.
Of all her qualities, Jane will be best remembered for her kindness, optimism, courage, and the love she shared with all who knew her. Her talent, commitment, and wisdom have been an inspiration to those who were fortunate to have known her. She valued life, treasured her many friendships and her greatest passion was her love for her family; but her greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren whom she adored. She is missed by all who loved her.
Jane B. Fugate
Her kindness, optimism,
compassion, courage and
love inspire all who
know her. Her talent,
intuition, commitment
and wisdom have
changed the lives of
many whom she has
never known.
BA-KU MPA-UMKC BSN-BC
