Jane Kroeger Larimore

Jane Kroeger Larimore, born on June 1, 1937, peacefully passed away at home on July 30, 2025.

Growing up in Oklahoma City, Jane graduated from Classen Public High School and maintained lifelong friends with whom she enjoyed playing games at an early age (Kick-the-Can, Jacks, Yahtzee, & Canasta). At an early age, Jane started riding and showing Saddlebred horses at Nichols Hills Riding Academy in addition to attending OU Football games with her family. To avoid the spread of Polio in public pools in 1946, Jane was “shipped off” in the summer to begin attending Waldemar, a six week summer camp in Kerrville, TX. As a competitive Comanche, Jane excelled in War Canoe and horseback (Monkey Drill and Quadrille).

Continuing her passion for riding, Jane joined the Equestrian Team at Sweetbriar College in Virginia. In college, she made her debut and married Tom Larimore in 1958, a marriage of over 40+ years, and produced three children: Lee, Bob, and Susan. As a dedicated full-time homemaker, Jane prioritized taking care of her family and volunteering in the church and the community. She planned annual summer family trips to South Padre Island (including her parents), prepared her children for summer camp experiences in the Hill Country, drove carpools to/from school and various activities, spent long summer days with them at River Crest CC, and attended home TCU Football games.

Jane inspired a strong work ethic and perseverance in her children. With sons, Lee & Bob, she hauled mowers in the back of her car (before they could drive) during lawn season. In 1970, Jane joined the Fort Worth Horseshoe Club and shared her passion of riding with her children. She initially introduced Lee & Bob to cow-ponies, hoping to keep them out of trouble during their middle and high-school years. With daughter, Susan, Jane became more competitive and a famous horse-show mom. She pulled a horse trailer thousands of miles to Paint Horse Shows, meticulously calculating points won until Susan graduated High-School. Jane then started showing in Texas Paint Horse Amateur classes, both English and Western. Until the past several years, Jane served as Treasurer of the Horseshoe Club Board keeping detailed “paper” records.

Jane used her leadership, servant’s heart, and organizational skills for many years as an Active Member of The Fort Worth Junior League. Her favorite community volunteer placements were serving as Chairman of the Fort Worth Stockshow & Rodeo Committee, starring in the Junior League Children’s Theater as “the Wicked Witch of the West,” and participating on the Mayfest Executive Committee. As a longtime member of All Saints, she served as Treasurer for 8 years, 20+ years on the Altar Guild, and 5 years on the Flower Guild before it interfered with her sons’ Little League Baseball games on Saturdays. Highly skilled at cruel and needlepoint, Jane made approximately 30 Christmas Stockings for either her children’s families, grandchildren, or friends’ families. In addition, she needlepointed several kneelers for the All Saints Crestline sanctuary.

Jane’s passion for bridge started during high school and continued as a social outlet throughout her life. In 2010, she discovered Duplicate at the Fort Worth Bridge Studio and started playing in club and tournament games where she made lasting friendships while attaining the rank of Ruby Life Master. Online duplicate bridge sustained her during the Pandemic and the last year of her life as she started losing mobility.

For the past 25+ years, Jane turned her house into a “long-term bed-n-breakfast,” welcoming her children and grandchildren. Known as “Momeye,” she provided heart-felt love, consistent boundaries, high standards, and holiday traditions, especially during the Christmas season. To the end of her courageous battle with MDS (a blood disorder), Mom stayed positive, witty, and deeply devoted to everyone she loved. A strong-willed and deeply caring woman, she lived life on her own terms with resilience, humor, and an unshakable devotion to her family. Her loyalty ran deep, and she never hesitated to speak her mind, especially when it mattered most.

In later years, “Momeye” found joy in the simple things at home with the constant companion of her beloved Australian Shepherd, Tucker, always nearby. She played bridge online, stayed in touch with family and friends on the phone, and kept up with the world through Fox News. She was also easily entertained watching football games, golf, and more recently, March Madness, in addition to Hallmark movies or rodeos on the Cowboy Channel.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Karl Kroeger; son, Bob Larimore, and his step-son, Julian Liles.

Survivors: Jane is survived by oldest son, Lee Larimore and wife, Martha; daughter, Susan Howard; brother, Buddy Kroeger and wife, Sherry; daughter-in-law, Linda Liles; Jane’s grandchildren, Lauren Gibbens and husband, James, Ellen Freeman and husband, Paul, Emily Marietta and husband, Matthew, Elizabeth Bruny and husband, Nathaniel, Melissa Fendley and husband, Hunter, Kelly Larimore, Sarah Howard and husband Chase, and Marshall; along with nine great grandchildren and two more in the womb.

Thank you to Heart-to-Heart Hospice for your loving care and compassion. Also, our sincere gratitude for invaluable support and prayers from many friends.

Memorial Service: 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 11th, 2025 at All Saints Church, 5001 Crestline Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.  The family will greet friends at a reception in the parish hall following the service.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations near and dear to Jane’s heart or a charity of your choice:

Wedgwood Academy, 4833 Selkirk Rd, Fort Worth TX 76109 or Donation Link

• The Marshall Howard Endowed Scholarship Fund at TCU’s KinderFrogs.
• Online through the University Advancement office. (Select “Other Designation” and provide designation name listed below.)  By phone at 817-257-4571 or mail to TCU Box 297415, Fort Worth, Texas 76129.

When donating online, by phone, or by mail, please include the designation name, “The Marshall Howard Endowed Scholarship Fund for KinderFrogs.”