12/10/1952 – 10/27/2025
Lawrence
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, died after a long battle with illnesses on October 27, 2025.
She was born on December 10, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado. Jane was the daughter of Wm Vern “Vee” Dixon, Jr, and Shirley Jane (Rudd) Dixon. Jane grew up in Tribune, Kansas and graduated high school May of 1970. Jane attended Ottawa University and graduated with a BA degree in “The Psychology of English Literature” in 1974. After receiving a Master’s degree in 1977, Jane worked as a secretary in her father’s law office in Tribune. It was during that time that she met and married John Albert Scarffe. They lived in Buhler, KS and Alamosa, CO, before settling in Lawrence, KS where they reared their two sons, Brendan Masterson Scarffe and Kendall Comstock Scarffe. Jane was a Special Education teacher in the Lawrence School District for 30 years. She loved to travel, her grandchildren, and visiting with her many loving friends and family.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by both sons: Brendan and spouse, Crissy Scarffe of Lee’s Summit, MO; Kendall and spouse, Catherine Scarffe of Dillon, MT; six grandchildren: Austin, Jordan, Mackenzie, Jackson, Mason and Landon. Two brothers: Wade Dixon and spouse Kerry Dixon, of Tribune, KS; Chris Dixon and spouse Kellee Dixon, of Tribune, KS; Dale Reeder, her significant other and care giver in Lawrence, KS; many nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends and colleagues.
A Celebration of Life for Jane will be held at Hillcrest Elementary School, 1045 Hilltop Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Immediately following the celebration, Jane’s family will be available to receive greetings and share memories.
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