Jane D. Schneider

Feb. 24, 1949 – Oct. 28, 2026

Jane D. Schneider, 77, of Lovell passed away surrounded by family at her home on October 28, 2026. Born and raised in Lovell, Jane lived a life filled with adventure, creativity and, above all, love for her family.

Jane was the daughter of Bill and Loa Dillon and the fourth of eight children. Growing up, she was a daddy’s girl, outgoing, and always caring for her younger siblings. She helped with cooking and cleaning, learning early the importance of caring for those around her. Some of her fondest childhood memories were made in the family’s brick house on Nevada Avenue, a home she remembered with such affection that she wished her family had never moved away.

Jane’s love story with John Schneider began in a way that reflected her outgoing nature. While working at the Rose Bowl, Jane noticed John’s vehicle parked and commented how she wished she could get a ride home with him. John gave her that ride, and before long Jane had asked him to the high school twirp dance. After John returned from basic training, he asked Jane to marry him. The two eloped to St. Anthony, Idaho, and were married on September 4, 1965, beginning a life together filled with family, hard work and adventure.

Jane was a wonderful wife and a loving, protective mother to her three children, Jamie Hafner, Johnny Schneider and Jason Schneider. She showed her love in countless ways, including staying up all night sewing doll clothes for Jamie, attending every sporting event for all her kids and cooking excellent meals for them. She worked many hours painting for D&S Construction alongside John in their construction business, helping build their life together. Family trips to Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, became treasured memories, as did the many journeys Jane and John took together in their RV to San Diego and throughout the Southwest.

Jane was a woman of many talents and remarkable determination. In the early 1990s, she woke up one morning and announced, “I’m going to college.” She followed through on that declaration, graduating with high honors from Northwest College in Powell. She was an exceptionally talented seamstress, making John a three-piece suit from scratch. Her meticulous crocheting, cross-stitching and embroidery reflected the care and patience she brought to everything she created. Jane was very talented in playing the guitar and singing and could play the piano by ear.

One of Jane’s greatest passions was rock hunting and camping in the Big Horn Mountains. She loved the outdoors. She treasured her collection of arrowheads and spent many happy hours exploring the places she loved. She was also a tough and dedicated softball player who played for many years, carrying that same determination and competitive spirit into the game.

Her family continued to be her greatest joy as the years went by. Jane adored her seven grandchildren, Jamela Dilts, Jared Hafner, Jordan Hafner, Cheyanne Dickey, Jeremy Schneider, Dillon Schneider and Ally Hartman. She also cherished her great-grandchildren, Odin Dilts, Emmy Dilts and Brielle Hafner. To them, she was lovingly known as Nana Jane, a name that will forever be associated with her affection, warmth and good heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Billie Jean Dillon and Toni Bassett.

She is survived by her husband, John Schneider; daughter Jamie (Dennis) Hafner of Spearfish, South Dakota; son Johnny (Kristi) Schneider of Lovell; son Jason Schneider of Spearfish; grandchildren Jamela (Austin) Dilts of Rochester, Minnesota, Jared (Kaitlin) Hafner Spearfish, Jordan Hafner of Spearfish, Cheyanne Dickey of Powell, Jeremy Schneider of Billings, Dillon Schneider (Delany Creed) of Spearfish and Ally (Adam) Hartman of Spearfish; and great-grandchildren Odin and Emmy Dilts of Rochester and Brielle Hafner in Spearfish, along with siblings Peg Snell of Willard, Utah, Pam Currie of Tega Cay, South Carolina, Sue (Shane) McKinny of Lovell, Scott (Sharon) Dillon of Spokane and Tom Dillon of Lovell.    

Jane was so appreciative of all the staff and their genuine kindness shown at the North Big Horn Hospital. Though she will be deeply missed, the memories she created, the lessons she taught and the love she gave will remain with her family forever. 

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center in Lovell.