Jane Kay (Adams) Shafer, 80, of Ankeny passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2026, due to complications during surgery.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.), followed by a funeral service, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Jane was born to Robert and Virginia (Dennis) Adams in Des Moines, Iowa on October 9, 1946. She grew up and attended school in Ankeny, Iowa, where she was active in band and chorus.

After graduation, Jane attended Rochester State Junior College in Rochester, MN where she competed in the Miss Minnesota Pageant, became a lifelong Minnesota Twins fan, and graduated with a diploma in Secretarial and Clerical Sciences.

Jane enjoyed spending time with her “Lunch Bunch” a group of friends from high school, as well as a group of past co-workers. They would meet once a month at various eateries around the area.

Jane was very proud of her family and was dedicated to her grandchildren traveling to many baseball games and volleyball matches.

Jane was also a dedicated soccer coach and board member of the Ankeny Soccer Club with many championship teams to her credit. She was also integral to bringing soccer to Ankeny High School in the late 80’s.

Jane is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard “Dick” Shafer; her children, Bill (Heather) Shafer, Brian (Julie) Shafer, Sue Shafer (Burright); her grandkids, Jordan Shafer, Jesse Shafer, Cadee Hughes, Brody Burright, Kayelee Owen and Kalven Owen; brother, Jim (Linda) Adams; sister in-law, Renee Adams; and many other cherished family and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia; brother, Bill Adams; grandson, Billy Shafer; brother in-law, Harold Shafer; and sister in-law, Jo Ann Dreckman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Order of Eastern Star – Ankeny New Hope No. 513.