After an intense battle with laryngeal cancer, Jane Stamper passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family December 14, 2012. Longtime resident of Newton County, Arkansas, Jane lived a life filled with adventures. She was born and raised in St. Louis, MO attending Community School and John Burroughs School (’62). She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA with a degree in Fine Arts in 1966. Jane was a prolific artist through the 60s and 70s, favoring engraving, block printing, water colors, charcoal and pastel drawing. She had a lifelong love of art, music, and drama. She traveled extensively in Europe and Latin America and was fluent in multiple languages. She lived in San Francisco, CA, Aspen, CO, and Cambridge, MA before discovering the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks. She married Ken Lake in 1969 in St. Louis, MO at Ladue Chapel. They settled in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks above the Murray Valley in 1972 after falling in love with the land on a chance visit to Dogpatch, USA. Jane and Ken raised grass-fed beef cattle and organic produce and baled a lot of hay. They had one daughter, born at home in Newton County in 1976. They divorced in 1989. Jane lived on her farm for 40 years, until her illness required more care than she could manage at home. She was a guardian of wilderness and a strong protector of the beautiful hills where she lived. She was actively involved in environmental issues for decades and was an original member of the Newton County Wildlife Association. She helped with fundraising for many charities. She served on the board of the Kate Stamper Wilhite Charitable Gifts Foundation from 1992-2004. After cancer treatment was no longer an option, Jane moved to Austin, TX to live out the rest of her days with her family. Jane Stamper was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor, friend, artist, conservationist, farmer, feminist, and philanthropist. She will be missed sorely by those who loved her and always remembered for her strong spirit and phenomenal smile. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard A. Stamper and her mother, Beulah Self Stamper, both of St. Louis. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Jane Lake of Austin, her grandson Alex Martinez Lake of Austin, her brother William D. Stamper of St. Louis, her brother John H. Stamper of Denver, and her dogs Ruthie, Barkie, and Key. Her ashes were spread at one of her favorite places on her land in Newton County where she most assuredly rests in peace. A memorial art show displaying a collection of her prints, paintings, drawings, and photos was held in her honor 12pm-7pm Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Austin at 2207 Montclaire Street. The collection will be available for online viewing for those who are unable to attend at www.hello-goodbyejsmemorial.com