Jane Skovholt

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of beloved partner, friend, aunt, sister, and teacher, Jane Anna Skovholt, who left us on July 14, 2025, after a beautifully lived life. Born on Valentine's Day, Feb 14, 1949, Jane lived a life fitting of the significance of that day. She grew up in St. Anthony Park, where she attended Murray High School. At Murray she was the editor of the school newspaper, played in the high school band, and started her athletic career. Jane participated in every sport that was available to her at a time when equality and access in sports were very limited for women - before Title IX. At the University of Minnesota she earned both her BA and MEd and lettered in basketball, eventually becoming a proud member of the M Club. She was a fierce competitor and played softball, volleyball, broomball, flag football, basketball, and curling throughout her life.

Jane put her heart into everything she did - whether it was playing or championing women's sports, teaching for 35 years -28 of those at Maxfield Elementary in St. Paul, cheering for MN sports teams, or being a treasured aunt who poured love and care into each niece and nephew. Jane adored being a physical education teacher and impacted the lives of thousands of children. It was common to hear her boasting about "her kids" with care and pride in her voice.

Jane retired from teaching in 2006 and spent her time doing more of the other things she loved: gardening; spending time at her cabin up north; caring for her dog, River; cheering on her great nieces and nephews; and being with family and friends - with Annie always by her side.

Jane is survived by her beloved spouse, Anne Beers; her brothers Glen Skovholt (Anna) and Tom Skovholt (Lisa Yost); her brother-in-law George Beers (Ann); her nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and her dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Elvera Skovholt. Her zest for life, her spirited sense of humor, and her kindness to all she knew will live on in us forever.

Jane has left us far too soon, but we are committed to remembering the joy she brought to us all, commemorating her incredible life, and to celebrate the love she spread. A service will be held on Tuesday July 22, at noon, at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be gifted to the English Springer Rescue America, Midwest Region. https://www.springerrescue.org/adoption/regions/midwest/

We invite all who knew her to join us in remembering a truly remarkable woman by leaving a message and photo in our digital guestbook.