Rapid City – Martha "Jane" Anderson, 93, passed away on March 31, 2020.

Jane was born May 25, 1926 to Hal and Martha Buntley in Sheldon, Iowa. The family moved to Sioux City, IA when Jane was a baby and remained there till, she graduated from high school. Even as a little girl, Jane wanted to be a singer. She performed her first solo in the 2 ^nd Grade. She went on to fulfill her dream singing in many concerts and local events.

Jane went to college in 1946 at USD (University of South Dakota). At USD she majored in music and performed in many shows and concerts and was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She graduated with honors. At USD she also met the love of her life, William H. Anderson. They married in 1949 and moved to Rapid City. They remained married for 66 years until Williams passing in 2015.

Jane spent 60 years teaching piano and voice lessons in a private studio in her home to be near to and raise her 3 children: Scott, Brad and Martha Tay. The two most important things in her life was her family and her music. She was also a long-time member of the First Congregational Church.

Jane is survived her sons: Scott William (Judi White) Anderson and Bradford W. "Bucky" Anderson and daughter: Martha Tay (Scott) Leech; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and lifelong special friend Bonnie Edwards and a special friend JoAnn McElroy the "Cookie Lady".

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William H. "Buck" Anderson and her brother Dr. George J. Buntley and his wife "Bunny".

Burial took place Friday, April 3, 2020 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am Monday, September 21, 2020 at UCC-First Congregational Church. Everyone must wear a face mask and social distancing will be encouraged.

Memorials to UCC-Zona White Worship Fund.