Jane E. Collier

1846–1918 (age 72)

Biography

Jane E. Collier devoted herself to strengthening Mountain View through education and civic pride, supporting local schools and helping to cultivate a spirit of cooperation among residents. She believed that a strong community was built by caring for one another, and she brought that belief to every project she championed.

Collier’s warmth and dedication made her a trusted friend to many, and she took particular joy in mentoring young women who sought to make a difference in their own neighborhoods. Her memory endures in the quiet acts of kindness that continue to characterize the city she loved.