Jane Ann Foulk

Jane was born to Ruth and Robert Wells, originally from Greenfield, Ohio, on March 4, 1945. Jane was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Upper Arlington High School. Jane is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, Jack Foulk. Jane has one daughter, Christy Schoedinger Coleman and two granddaughters, Grace Rosenthal and Lily Rosenthal.

Jane attended Ohio University where she studied interior design and journalism. Jane was very talented, fashionable, an incredible interior decorator, and loved entertaining. The only things in life she may have loved more were her dogs, cats, and horses.

Jane’s career evolved around her interest in politics and people. A natural planner, a savvy strategist, and a believer in people and communities made her an ideal leader in development at the local and state levels. She held several top positions in the Ohio Department of Development under Governor James A. Rhodes, and worked closely with Mayor Dana (Buck) Rinehart in the City of Columbus, all of which was followed by her time with the Legal Aid Society.

Jane was a philanthropist, volunteer, animal rights advocate, and civic leader. In the last fifteen years she made the lives of others significantly more secure, safe, and rewarding by her efforts across the state of Ohio.  She was a board member of the Bethel Community Center in Lower Putnam, Zanesville, Ohio; and appointed as a member of the Ohio Arts Council by Governor John R. Kasich. Jane worked with the Village of Somerset to support community projects under the leadership of Mayor Tom Johnson.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 1 at 9:45 AM at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 56 South Main Street, Thornville, Ohio. Burial will take place following visitation at the Fairview Cemetery in Ostrander, Ohio.

Sincere thanks go to Primrose Memory Care and Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, both in Lancaster, Ohio.

Donations in Jane’s memory may be made in her name to the charity of your choice or to the Columbus Humane Society; 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, Ohio 43026.

HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for Jane and her family. Hoskinsonfuneral.com