STURGIS - Elizabeth "Jayne" Dodson, 64, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, as a result of an automobile accident near Sturgis on I-90.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, with Pastor Keith Nelson officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Elizabeth Jayne Allen was born July 5, 1943, at Lead, in the old Homestake Hospital to Sidney and Fern (Nelson) Allen. Jayne graduated from Spearfish High School in 1961, and married Glenn Arthur Dodson Jr. on Jan. 29, 1962, at the Lutheran Church in Lead. Art was in the Air Force and they traveled the world to various postings. They were stationed for a number of years at Yakota Air Force Base in Japan, before returning to the US to raise a family. After her husband was diagnosed with MS, Jayne worked full time, raised four children, took care of her ailing husband and attended Black Hills State College, where she earned an associates degree in computer programming. Jayne retired in 2005 from her job at Black Hills Corporation and soon after became involved with the Foster Grandparent Program at Sturgis Elementary School. She remained active in many programs there until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roger, infant son Robert, and her husband.

Jayne is survived by her sons, Daniel Dodson, Sturgis, and Luke Dodson, Seattle, WA; daughters Pam (Jeremy) Jarnecke, Scottsdale, AZ, and Nicole Dodson, Sioux Falls; her brother, Richard (Esther) Allen, Forest Lake, MN; numerous nieces and nephews, and countless foster grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the new Sturgis Elementary School library.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.