Jane Kathryn Ferwerda
December 8, 1946 ~ December 31, 2022
Jane Ferwerda, 76, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022 at her home in
Golden, Colorado.
Jane Kathryn Ferwerda, daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Roche) Unrein was born December 8, 1946
in Garden City, Kansas. As a young girl her family moved to Denver where she was raised. She
graduated from Immaculate Conception Cathedral High School in 1965. For many years, she worked in
her family’s business – Ambulance Service Company.
Jane married Larry Townley on September 2, 1967 and they were blessed with two sons – Brian Townley
and Stephen Townley.
In 1988 Jane caught the eye of fellow employee Alfred (Mark) Ferwerda. Mark was the love of her life
and the two were united in marriage on September 30, 1988. For 32 years, Jane and Mark enjoyed
going out to dinner, listening to live music and traveling. They traveled with Jane’s parents to attend
94 th Infantry Division events as well as enjoying family cruises to Hawaii. Jane had a love for koala bears
and was known for her collection given to her by family and friends over the years.
Jane truly had a gift of making a friend of strangers wherever she went.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brian (Kristie) Townley and Stephen (Robin) Townley; stepson
Chris Ferwerda; grandchildren Bryce Waller Townley, Kylee Townley, Dustin Townley, Cameron Kennedy (step) and Claire Kennedy (step); brothers Anthony (Barbara) Unrein III, Carl (Sandy) Unrein, Joseph (Caryl) Unrein
and Dr. Christopher (Sonya) Unrein; brother-in-laws Ross (Elaine) Ferwerda and Todd Ferwerda; and
many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins along with other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Alfred Mark Ferwerda and her parents Anthony
and Margaret Unrein.
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Mom, thank you for the memories!
My cousin, Jane, and I lived too far from each other to be as close as we could have been. I do remember, though, that she laughed at my jokes, and I never heard a mean word from her whenever we did meet up. And she brought the best box of toffee to a Christmas party my hubby Ken and I had in Aurora many years ago. Best wishes and memories to the family. Nan McNamara/Romain, Sun City Center, Florida
When I moved to Denver in 1994 Jane and Larry made me feel WELCOME in the big city!
I was privileged to be Brian's Godmother!
Had many wonderful times with my cousin! Will miss her Christmas cards each year! She was always so faithful!
Will miss her God bless her and her family
Hi…my name is Debrah & I was Jane's foot care nurse. I met Jane when she contacted me to do foot care for her dad when he lived at Fairview Ln. I took care of her dad until he passed away & then I would meet with Jane & Mark to do their foot care. Sometimes we would meet for Mexican food, besides doing foot care, since they lived close to me in Westminster. After Mark passed away, I continued to take care of Jane's feet. She eventually sold the house & I followed her to assisted living in Golden. We had fun conversations during our visits & she had become a friend. I will always think of Jane when I see koala's, blue trucks, & Hallmark movies. She will be missed.
On January 14th we honored our Sister – what an incredible tribute to you, Jane!
You are so beautiful! You lived life as it should be.
Jane, you raised two wonderful children, Brian and Steve. You experienced an emptiness after the loss of your beloved Mark. Yet, you remained committed to your family and this gave you endless joy. Your smile and laugh remind us of your kindness. We thank you and Mark as you cared for Mom and Dad when they needed help – you were always there and never wavered in your love for our parents or your family.
May the good Lord now care for you. We will always treasure the memories and shed a tear as we do so.
Love you dear Sister.