O’Keefe—Jane Gingrich Harris O’Keefe, 66, on April 30, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wis. Jane was born on March 20, 1959, to Ann and Tom Gingrich in Omaha, Neb. As she grew up she lived in multiple cities, including a suburb of Kansas City, Kans.; Burlington, Iowa; four towns in Illinois; and Watertown, N.Y She was a high school exchange student in Chile under the repressive regime of Augusto Pinochet, which stirred in her a strong interest in social justice and diverse cultures.
Jane earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s at Southern Methodist University, and a doctorate from Arizona State University. She worked for many years as a psychotherapist. Jane’s interests were varied. She was fluent in Spanish, enjoyed many forms of music, and was an artist.
Jane married Jesus Trevino, a union that brought her to the Texas border where his Spanish-speaking family lived. She appreciated immersing herself in that culture. Her later marriage to Byron Bloomer brought her to the Milwaukee area.
Jane grew up attending a variety of Protestant denominations. In 2005, she began attending Milwaukee Meeting. She especially treasured her 17-year involvement in a five-member spiritual nurture group that met monthly to share their spiritual journeys. Following a divorce, she married Dan O’Keefe, who was a member of the spiritual group.
Shortly before she became a Quaker, Jane’s ability to participate in activities gradually diminished due to a complicated autoimmune disorder. Nevertheless, she always pursued opportunities for spiritual growth.
Jane was predeceased by her spouse, Dan O’Keefe; and her sister, Mimi Gingrich.
She is survived by three siblings, John Gingrich, Bob Gingrich, and Becky Gingrich.
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