Jane Louise Stimpson, 84, passed peacefully on October 14, 2026 at the Dougherty Hospice House after a long hard fought battle with several health issues. Jane was born at home on their family farm in the river hills near Avon to Howard and Christina Hill on January 27, 1942. Although money was tight, Jane’s childhood held many wonderful memories of running free through the hills playing and spending time with her siblings and neighbors. Her most cherished memories were of those carefree years and she spoke of them often. Jane attended country school through the 8th grade. She attended high school in Avon and was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. She met James Stimpson during this time and dated him throughout her high school years. Jane graduated May 1960 and married James Stimpson in June 1960. They had four children: Sharon, Jacqueline, Julia, and Lee. Along with raising her kids, Jane worked several jobs to help support the family as they moved multiple times. Throughout her life Jane’s greatest passion was her art and painting. Following her husband’s death, she moved to Yankton in 2013 and was finally able to pursue her dream of being an artist. She joined the Yankton Arts Council and was an active member. In 2017, her painting “The Spur” was chosen to be auctioned off to raise funds for the Mead building. She was also the featured artist for the Meridan en Blanc event and also received the Govenor’s award and had her painting displayed at the SD Capitol. She also did paintings for many family members and friends. She enjoyed painting animals and scenery but painting portraits was her favorite. These years in Yankton were her best years. She was able to pursue her Art dreams and was back home with her family. Jane and her sister Betty spent a lot of time together and had a very special bond. Together they took vacations, shopped, visited family, and were always there for each other. In February 2025 Jane suffered a devastating stroke which paralyzed her right side taking away her ability to paint and the passion of her life. Jane was moved to the Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center where she fought to regain movement in her arm so she could return to painting. She continued to fight and made the best of her situation for two years until additional health issues became too much. She was very loved at the center and was always positive in her outlook on life even though she lost so much. She is survived by her four children: Sharon (Charles) Rentschler of Colman, Jacqueline (Todd) Westover of Sioux Falls, Julia (James) Buckley of Witchita, KS, and Lee (Meredith) Stimpson of Dayton, Iowa; her eight grandchildren: Brook Rentschler, Adam (Jessie) Rentschler, Lindsay (Travis) Heiter, Courtney (Jess) Kruid, Brock Stassen, Jessica Stassen, Iris Stimpson and Ruby Stimpson; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings: Elaine Sorenson of Ravinia, Betty Vogel of Yankton, Jim (Bernie) Hill of Dante, Doug (Max) Hill of Black Hawk, and Della (Brian) Davidson of Huron; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson Derrick Westover; her parents Howard and Christina Hill; sister Ruth Ann Mount and brother Roger Hill. An informal Celebration of Jane’s Life will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the G.A.R. Hall in Yankton at 508 Douglas Ave. Private inurnment will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery in Avon. Peters Funeral Home in Avon is in charge of arrangements.