Jane Treat

Rosalie "Jane" Treat, born Rosalie Jane Fluitt, entered the world in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of seven children born to Albert and Edith Fluitt. After her mother's passing, her family moved west, first to Corvallis and later settling in West Salem, Oregon, where the family farm once stood on land now home to Capital Manor.

At 16, Jane met the love of her life, James Treat, on a blind date to the Oregon coast to see the Sea Lion Caves. Two months after graduating from Salem High School in 1950, the two were married at First Baptist Church in downtown Salem, beginning a partnership that would span 70 years.

Following Jim's service in the United States Marine Corps, they settled in Buena Park, California, where they raised their children: Linda, Lawrence, and James III. In 1969, drawn back to Oregon by a love for its seasons and a desire for space for their growing family, they returned to West Salem, where they welcomed their youngest daughter, Carolyn.

Jane's greatest calling was her family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she created a home defined by warmth, laughter, and unwavering support. She worked various jobs over the years, but her heart was always centered on caring for those she loved. She played an active role in raising her grandchildren, embracing every opportunity to be surrounded by family.

A lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan, Jane rarely missed a game and once flew to San Francisco for the day just to watch the Dodgers defeat the Giants.

Jane will be remembered for her joyful spirit, her sense of adventure, her deep compassion, and her unforgettable hugs. She had a rare gift for listening and offering wisdom, and she brought light and energy into every room she entered.

She is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Charlene) and James (Ramona), and her daughter Carolyn; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, in 2019; her parents; six brothers; and two sisters. Her sister Nancy, who resides on the Oregon coast; Jane also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who cherish her memory.

Jane will be laid to rest beside her husband at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem, Oregon.

A celebration of life will happen at a later date.