Sandra "Jane" Howard, 77, of Hutchinson, died February 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Lola (Shook) Swanson.

Jane graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. She worked for Hutch Vending, Countryside Lanes, and as a farmer's wife. Jane loved to read and bowl.

She is survived by: sons, Terry Howard (Elizabeth), Chris Howard (Angela), both of Hutchinson; daughter, Traci Howard, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Shelli (Logan), Natalie, Joseph, Valarie, Kimber, Kylie; great-grandchildren, Kaliyah and Kaysen; brother, Charles Swanson, Morrison, Colorado; and sister, Ginger Angone (Louis), Centeniel, Colorado.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Nancy Swanson.

Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. A private family burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.