Holland

Jane Baker Holland passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, surrounded by love, at the VNA Hospice of Indian River County in Vero Beach, Fla. Jane lived a wonderful 103 years of life. Her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends will miss her dazzling smile, her wisdom, her compassion, and her all-enveloping love. Her amazing caregiver and dear friend, Linda Penny, brought much joy into her life in her later years.

Jane was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Greenville, Pa., the daughter of Bertha Davis Baker and William Artemus Baker. She was a graduate of Penn High School and Thiel College, both in Greenville. She married John William ("Bill") Holland in 1947. He was the love of her life. Together, they built a wonderful life in Slippery Rock. In their later years, they spent part of each year in Grove City, and part in Clearwater, Fla. After Bill's death, Jane lived full time in Vero Beach.

She loved to read — especially English literature — and to teach. As a young woman, she taught English at Grove City High School. After raising her four children, she returned to the classroom, first at Slippery Rock State College and then at Moniteau High School. She expected a lot of her children and her students, which was much to their advantage in life.

She was a leader in the community, serving as president of the Slippery Rock Women's Club and as an elder in her beloved Highland United Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock, where she taught Sunday school.

Jane enjoyed being with people and had an active social life. She and Bill played bridge nearly every week. They square-danced, golfed and often entertained their wide circle of friends. She was fun — a great companion with a rollicking sense of humor.

She is survived by her daughters, Mimi Holland Limbach (Fred), Ann Holland Baglier (Dennis), and Ellen Holland Walker; her beloved grandchildren, Jane Walker Blake (Tommy), W. Camp Walker (Michelle) and Holland Walker Josephs (Steven); her adored great-grandchildren, Hollis, Henry and Webster Blake and William and Davis Walker; her cherished nephews, Bill Baker (Cheri), John Baker (Karen); and many great nieces and nephews.

Jane was predeceased by her husband; their son, Michael Andrew Holland; their son-in-law, H. Webster Walker; her parents; her brothers, William A. Baker and Andrew Davis Baker; and her sisters-in-law, Betsy Baker and Eileen Baker.

HOLLAND — A celebration of life for Jane Baker Holland who died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, will be held at Highland United Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Jane's family would welcome donations in her honor to the Highland United Presbyterian Church, 310 Franklin St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057; the Humane Society of Butler County at butlercountyhs.org; and the VNA & Hospice Foundation at vnatc.org/waystogive or 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are by THOMAS S. LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Vero Beach.

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