Jane "Janie" Chandler

Jane “Janie” Chandler, 67, formerly of Baker City, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Elgin, Oregon surrounded by love.  A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on May 15, 2026 - 11:00 a,m. at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland, Oregon; followed by a potluck Celebration of Janie's Life to be held at the Eagle Valley Grange 42008 Moody Road.  

Jane Claire Chandler was born on May 15, 1957 in Pasadena, California to William G. Wilson and Shirley Kane Wilson.

Jane was raised to believe that everyone has a purpose to make this world a better place and always had a passion to help others.

Jane began her career in social and mental health services working as a counselor for a residential program for Disabled Veterans while attending U.C. Davis. She dedicated the next 40 years to working and volunteering in social service programs serving individuals, families and communities.

After receiving her Master’s Degree, she moved to Oregon to live and work on a grain farm in the Willamette Valley. During this time she started her own business “Janie’s Junque” a collectibles store and worked for a vocational program serving handicapped adults.

After arriving in Baker Valley in 1997, Jane worked in a variety of community programs coordinating and providing supportive social services.  Jane thoroughly enjoyed providing mental health support programs directly to students in Baker County schools and serving 7 years as the Baker County Veteran Services Officer.

She met the love of her life in 1999 while living in a cabin on Eagle Creek and working in the Panhandle. She and Terry Chandler were married in June of 2003 and have enjoyed many years of love and adventures. Together they shared mountain road trips, hiking, camping, huckleberry/mushroom picking and exploring new places.  Jane also enjoyed baking, gardening/preserving and quilting.  Janie will always be remembered for her long blonde hair, beautiful smile and always looking pretty in pink.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister-in-law Sandy Crampton; niece Beth Johnson; nephews little David and Jayden Little.

Jane is survived by her husband Terry Chandler; bonus children Josh and Tai Chandler; sister Judith Wilson; sister in laws Sarita (Mike) Raney and Carol Gehring; brother-in-laws Johnny (Linda) Chandler, Bill  Chandler, Mike (Thelma) Chandler, Tod Chandler, Bob (Danielle) Hewitt;wonderful nieces and nephews Brock Johnson, Jordan and Joleene Little, Tabor, Jackson, Palmer, and Kyndal Chandler.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Jane the family suggests either the Eagle Valley Fire Department or Eagle Valley Ambulance through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com