Jane Brill Kugelman

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Jane Brill Kugelman, age 92, on

November 8, 2023 in Encinitas, CA. Born on July 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, the eldest daughter

of Ruth Brill Kugelman {Pollack) and Jacob (Jack) Kugelman. After the death of her father, she

relocated with her mother and sister Constance {Connie) to NYC. Jane pursued her passion for

competitive horseback riding, showing in Madison Square Garden, NJ and CT. She attended Ethical

Culture Fieldston School class of '48, Albright College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, class of

'52, and earned her Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling in Higher Education at Teachers

College, Columbia University in 1963.

Jane had a lifelong passion for animals and their welfare, taking in neglected rescues including

horses, dogs, cats, a goat, a steer, ducks, geese and an ostrich. She was adventurous, competitive,

and unconventional in many ways; drawn to travel and outdoor activities, particularly tennis,

downhill skiing and horseback riding. After a divorce from first husband, Morton Glenn, MD of NYC,

she married Eli Sobol and relocated with her three children to Denver to join him and his two

children and they later moved to Englewood, CO. There began a long career in the antiques business

with an emphasis on Native American crafts which included shops in Denver and one in Frisco.

Jane started an American Jewish Committee (AJC) chapter in Denver in 1967 and served on the board.

In conjunction with the AJC, she helped found the El Centro cultural project with Mexican American

Leaders. Hispanic art and culture was emphasized. She joined the National Organization of Women

(NOW) in its nascent year, 1966, and co-founded a chapter of League Of Women Voters and Women's

Political Caucus in Summit County CO. Following her second divorce, she lived in Silverthorne and

on her ranch in Sedalia, CO and moved to Rancho Santa Fe, CA in 1985 and later to Lake San Marcos,

CA where the climate and lifestyle suited her. In addition to animal welfare, liberal progressive

politics, real estate development, gardening, and spiritual discovery were also lifelong pursuits.

Jane was preceded in death by her sister Constance (Connie) Cohen. She leaves her children; Wendy

Glenn (Marianne), Valerie Glenn Jorgensen, John Glenn (Nan); grandchildren Lena Greene, Henry

Jorgensen, Allan Glenn; step-son George Sobol, step-daughter Ruth West (David); nephew Keith Frankl

(Carolyn), great niece Paige Frankl. She also leaves her devoted feline companion, Cinnamon,

affectionately known as "a dog in a cat suit".

The family will honor Jane's memory at a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to If you wish to Jewish Family Services, San Diego, CA and Animal Place, Vacaville, CA.