Remembering Jane Arrowwood

Jane Arrowood (age 84) died on February 20 in her home of 55 years in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness.  She is survived by son Craig (Jana Messinger), daughter Lisa (Rob) Graham, grandchildren Ally, Charli, & Addy Arrowood and Marcus Graham, sister Susan Scott, nephew Matt Scott, and niece Meredith Kersting.  She was preceded in death by Ben, her husband of 54 years, and parents Charles & Ava Lauer.

Jane took great pride in the fact that she was a nurse for 43 years.  She was nicknamed “The General” due to her ability to take charge in any situation and know exactly what needed to be done.  Spending time with her grandkids, playing cards, shopping, and playing the slots at the casino were her favorite pastimes.

Jane was a Camp Fire Girl in Huntington, West Virginia, and she passed the love of that program on to her daughter acting as a club leader for 12 years and volunteering as an association and district officer.  She helped plan many of the area club events for the Central Ohio Council of Camp Fire during the 70’s and 80’s.  Her favorite volunteer work was for Camp Otonwe as Camp Nurse and then Camp Director.  She helped with recruiting and training club members and leaders for multiple decades, participating in the Children’s Hospital Clown Unit, and organized the youth volunteers for the Columbus International Festival for 30 years, scheduling Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts to clean tables and hand out programs.  Jane donated first aid supplies at both Camp Wyandot and Camp Otonwe for over 20 years, and served on the Central Ohio Council Board of Directors in the 80’s.

Jane was very active in leading her daughter’s 3 different clubs over a 30 year period, and organized yard sale fundraisers for 15 years to raise money for Prairie association kids to enjoy a weekend trip to Camp Wyandot.  Camp Wyandot owes a big thanks to Jane for the many years of her support and care!