Jane Hampton

HAMPTON, JANE SISTEK Age 77, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after a long battle with leukemia. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Fred; and three sons, Ted (Patricia) of Billings, MT, Tim (Katie) of Henderson, NV and Tom (Ty) of San Diego, CA; four grandchildren, Patricia, Theodore and Victoria Hampton of Billings, MT and Ashley Thornton of Westwood, CA; siblings, Jean Burns of Beaver Falls, PA, Joyce (Doug) Drake of Pittsford, NY; twelve nieces and nephews; sister-in law, Barbara Sistek of Sonora, CA; and many friends. Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Dick of Long Boat Key, FL; her brother, Bill of Dundee, NY; and her brother-in-law, Joe Burns of Beaver Falls, PA. Jane was born on April 12, 1937 in Lakemont, NY to the late Clara (Tuma) and Frank Sistek. She graduated from Dundee Central School and Alfred Tech in upstate New York and worked as an executive secretary for various companies before retiring to become a full time mom and housewife. Jane and husband Fred moved to Albuquerque in 1996 from Upper Saddle River, NJ. While living there for nearly 25 years, Jane was an active member of the Saddle River Reformed Church, Friends of the Library and was one of the founding members of the Upper Saddle River Historical Society. In the 1970s, 80’s and early 90’s, Jane and Fred traveled extensively in the United States and Canada, and over the years visited all 50 states. She particularly loved our National Parks. After moving to Albuquerque, they both became involved in many volunteer organizations. She was an active member of The Encore Club of ABQ, the Telephone Pioneer Museum of NM and the Friends of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Jane was an avid reader, loved to entertain, garden and play cards and games. She will be remembered for her smile and laughter. Jane was cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH – Westside. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, www.ndi-nm.org, 4800 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, www.albuquerquemuseum.org, P. O. Box 7006, Albuquerque, NM 87194. Please visit our online guestbook for Jane at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300