Mary Jane Garber, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Jane was born in Peru, Indiana on February 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Dr. David Raymond and Leila (Powell) Garber. She was a graduate of Indiana University with a master's degree in education. Jane worked for F.W.C.S for over 37 years, ultimately as assistant to the principal at Snyder High School, retiring in 1989. Retirement provided the opportunity to pursue the outdoor and travel experiences she enjoyed. Among the joys of her life was being a mother to foster sons, Darryl ("Hank") Parks and Charles D. Corey and being "Granny" Jane to Chastity, Charles Jr., and Monique they survive. Jane is also survived by her nieces, Natalie and Melissa Niswander, Katinka Dixon, Gretchen Nichols, Letitia Snyderman; and nephews, Matthew and Sam Niswander. Jane was also preceded in passing by her best friend of many years, Marian I. Stover; and by her sister, Rhoda (Garber) Niswander. At Mary Jane's request, there will be no formal services following cremation. Preferred memorials to further her caring nature may be made to Fort Wayne Humane Society (https://humanefw.org), and Good Shepherd Methodist Church for Dr. Jane Weaver Mission Building Fund (www.fwgoodshepherd.org).
