My condolences on the loss of one of the sweetest, most loving people I’ve ever met. Bye, Jacki – I know there’s a special place for you.

Sad that she is gone but thankful to know she is with the Lord becasue of her faith in Christ Jesus!

To Jacki’s family. You shared a jewel. She will be truly missed.

My sister…

I miss you so much, and can’t believe you are really gone. My life will never be the same without you! You were my sunshine in the rain. I enjoyed each and every moment I was able to spend with you and the special bond we shared. Your enduring faith and upbeat personality will remain with all of us. You are heaven’s newest angel for sure…Love you forever!

Your sister Michele

Jacki,

It is with great sadness I write this to you.You were a great sister to my wife Micheleand a caring giving person to all.Thanking you for all the love you have shown my family.We will miss you always and have you in our prayers daily.

Jacki,

My dear friend, you were so brave, and what I have taken away from being lucky enough to have you as

my friend is to live each day with

kindness, and let the little things

that you can not control go, and try

and enjoy each day for none of us know how long we will be here. I will miss our lunches, and Saturday

Movies, and just hanging out. You were a very dear friend to me, and I

miss you every day, but I know you are in a better place now with your

Mom, and you don’t have to suffer any more, and you can just have peace now, and I bet you are smiling

down at us, and realizing how much you were loved. Your friend,

Cheri Carpenter

Michele, I can see in Jacki’s smile that you were both so much alike. You both shared a love of the Lord and life–both on earth and in heaven. I’m sure Jacki’s inner smile was just as bright as yours. Love, Diane

Jacki,

We had so much fun together with so many laughs–especially in Vegas and The Isle. I love you little yellow butterfly.XOXO Leslie

Dear Michele and all who loved Jacki,

While we may have helped Jacki, it was Jacki that helped us. In spite of the adversity she endured she was always there for us with that million dollar smile. While sicker than most of our patients, she always seemed to be surrounded by a halo of sunlight. Although we were fustrated by her disease we always knew that she appreciated our attempts at helping through the tougher times. We share your grief at her passing but are reassured that she is now at peace, free of pain and in a better place.

Dr. Vogel, Dana, Dr. Mahtani and for our entire staff.

My sweet cousin,

I”m going to miss you so much. My heart is broken, but I know you’re in a much better place. I’ll always remember and treasure my long weekend with you in feb. 2008, and also when I was a scared 14 year old who just lost her mother, how you held my hand during the funeral . I will always miss you and love you. Your cousin. Debbie

Dear Jacki,

Your strength and love will always be missed as shown through your determination with your job, people, and your disease. I always admired both your spiritual and physical strength, as well as the impression you left with everyone that knew you.

With gratitude and respect, I was proud to be your brother. I will miss your positive attitude and support of me.

Love, Greg

I was very Blessed to have known you

You had such a wonderful, positive attitude and great smile!

Always .. sweet, kind and considerate!

In the short time I knew Jacki, I grew very fond of her. I dearly regret there was little time to get to know her better. I’m sure we would have become the best of friends. There are very few people you meet knowing instantly they are warm, loving and trustworthy. She was indeed very special and will always be in my thoughts. I will miss her but know she’s in a much better place.

Sonya Galloway

My Dearest Jacqueline,

The last two years of having the honor of working with you and being your friend, has been one of the best gifts I’ve ever been granted.

I will miss our laughs, our cackles, our inside jokes, and having you here with me.

Your gift came in so many different and beautiful packages. Thank you for touching so many lives around us with the passion and kindness that came as naturally as your warm smile.

I prey that you now watch over us – your family and friends are better because of you – now rest, and finally be at peace.

I love and miss you – Always

Your friend,

Sonja Upchurch

I will always remember the laughs we shared together and the words of friendship you gave me when I had a problem.

I will always remember you.

Dear Jackie,

Erma Bombeck once said “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything you gave me”. I sincerely believe that you did just that: God Bless You for all Eternity:

Jacki –

I am so sad I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye. Although we haven’t seen each other for a while, I know you know that I prayed for you every day. Every time I visited you all, it such so much fun when you were around. The others in this book are so right about your bright smile. I’ll miss you but laugh at some of the zany things we got involved in.

Peace,

Dan

Jackie – I guess in the back of my mind I always thought you’d get through this and we’d see you back in the office – with that amazing energy and full-of-life smile. Words can’t express how much you will be missed. You were an amazing person. You defintely touched everyone you came in contact with. I am certain that we have another angel watching over us. May you rest in peace.

Joking,laughing,smiling

Always lending a helping hand

Caring, sharing and thoughtful

Kind hearted no matter what

In our thoughts forever

You will be truely missed,

Tracey

To Jacki’s Family:

I want to extend my condolences. I hope that time and memories of beautiful Jacki will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that so many people care and share in your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Jacki,

Thank you for always listening to me; even though I sometimes did not make any sense, you understood. I truely considered you my friend not just a co-worker.

Until we meet again…….

Love,

Lourdes

My sister, I will never forget you and our special connection you were my sister , mentor and friend. Your strength and determination inspired me. You were one of the greatest gifts God has given to me and I ‘ll cherish our wonderful memories .All my love . Kathy

Jacki,as your brother-inlaw I was privaledged to be by your side over the years.

Your continuous positive nature and compliments will always be remembered.

I will always think of you for what you stood for and the courage you were able to apply.

Love, Mel

Hi Sis..

It’s only been 1 week and I miss you so much…your laughter, your phone calls, your drives to our house and the honk of the horn upon your arrival. Even in the days that your were really in pain you would find a way to see our family, never complain, and apologize if you were sleepy. Those were the days you taught me to relax and refresh.

I’ll never forget all the baseball games, concerts, football games, scrabble, and times just talking about the past with a giggle. Holding your hand was my greatest pleasure. Crying to one another, and you asking me… am I going to be alright? We would always say in phone conversation, “I love you so much, and I miss you.” That was when we were only apart for a day, or sometimes just a few hours. I can’t imagine not hearing your voice, and holding you hand, and touching you. Your hugs were always so special and your thoughtfulness beyond measure. It is the way you so unconditionally loved all around you. You never judged, and always said, “turn it over…the ball is in God’s court”. Pray about it!

I will live forever with your words in my heart. If I could only live my life as you did, life would be easy because you were such a godly person. Your faith and endurance will live in my heart forever. May you finally rest in peace in God’s hands with Mom and Dad, and all others who went before you. God certainly needed and got a new angel. Send me “pennies from heaven” please…

Your loving Big Sister…Michele

Jacki,

I will always have your great smile in my mind every time I think of you. Your love and caring for others above your own needs is the kind of unconditional love you always showed to each and every person you met.

Miss you, we will indeed, but we will celebrate your being in the loving hands of our Father, completely healed.

Our deepest condolences to Jacki’s family, friends and colleagues. She was a beautiful soul. The Orban Family

We will miss you:

You brushed my life with angels wings. I will remember you…

Beloved Jacki, you will be missed by all, especially the memories of your periodic visits to Chicago. Most of all we will miss your vibrant positive attitude in the midtst of enormous difficulties. You will serve as an example to us all. Our Lord will take care of you now and forever.

Uncle Jerry

Although we have been sister-in-laws for only one year, it seems it’s been more like many, many years. Your strength & determination that you have shown taught me more than you will ever know. I will miss your smile, laughter & the talks we had but one day we will have them again in our new home in heaven with the Lord above. You will always be in my heart. Love your sister-in-law LouAnn

Jacki, Heaven is a more beautiful place with you there. The world is not as bright without your amazing smile. Knowing you was a gift I will treasure forever. A more valiant fighter does not exist. You will always be grace and beauty.

Love, Mary

Dear Aunt Jacki,

I think you were the most fun and loving person on the face of this earth and I’m so sad you had to go. Thank you for always supporting me in everything I did and you always cared about me. I will miss you, and love you forever.

Your nephew Jordan

To My Aunt Jacki,

You were the best Aunt, you were always there for me, for all of us, and you always cared for others before yourself. Life won’t be quite the same without you. You always put a smile on everyone’s face and you were a joy to be around. I still can’t believe your really gone, it seems like just yesterday you where here laughing and joking with the family, going out to dinner and sitting on the couch watching TV. You were such an amazing person and it hurts me to know that you went through so much pain. I know you are in a better place now, in heaven where you can finally rest and relax. I love you Aunt Jacki and I miss you deeply.

Love, Brandon

We feel sad not seeing Jackie durig our next visit in Florida. We will always remember her positive attitude even when things didn´t go her way. We would love to have more “Jackie” kind of people around, it would make the world a better place.

My dearest Jacki, you came into my life as a wonderful surprise and we were fortunate to share so many wonderful and very special times together. From Chicago, to Wisconsin to Alaska that fun personality and beautiful smile was a pleasure to be around. You made others, as well as myself, better people for being a part of their lives. You will be sorely missed by all of us and I will never forget our time together as being a special time in my life. I will always be amazed at the strength you showed with the hand that you were dealt and know in my heart that I was not strong enough to be there for you through it all. That will stay with me forever.

Love, Mark

My wonderful cousin and friend,Jacki..I will forever cherish every memory of our times together. You have long been an inspiration to me,and you will continue to be forever. You were so loved by all, and though you may not be with us physically, I know your beautiful spirit will live on. xox

To:Jackie and family,

One day someone special will be gone. And on that cold morning in the warmth of your bedroom, you might be struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn’t any more. No more hugs, no more lucky moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls, just to chat.

Sometimes people we care about the most go away, never to return again and we most say good-bye. But their love and memories will last a life time.

Jackie,

You DANCED as if no one was watching.

LOVED as though you’d never been hurt.

SANG as though no one could hear you,and

Lived as though heaven was on earth.

You will always be a shining star in our lives and in our memories. God Blessed every life he let you touch.

And now you’ve just been re-a-signed. Standing now at your parent’s side. Watch over the family with love and guidance. Your presence will always be felt at every family get togethers. And that wonderful smile of yours will always live on, on the children’s faces.

Love you much Jackie,

and always will,

Rest in peace.

OXOXOXOXOOXOXO

Jonathan and Mom

Evelyn Richard

Dear Jacki

A vey special women you are. It takes a very long time to really know someone and after your passing I have learned even much more. All that I have learned is wonderful but I wish I would have learned them before. I will never forget our very first date! Your eyes wide open, gleaming and a beautiful smile on your face. You asked me? So what is it you like about me? My exact reply was! Everything

I love everything about you! So from then on our relationship began. I nick named you “Pretty Eyes” I can’t believe your gone from earth but one day I will be with you again.

I will alway’s miss you.

Love Alway’s

Cary

Jacki,

As a hobbie I dive every season for lobsters. My favorite memory of you is being able to prepare lobster tails for you and your family as I only share these with special people. This is my greatest memory. Robert Curts

Condolences.

God saw you getting tired

and a cure was not to be

so he put his arms around you and whispered “come to me”

with tearful eyes we watched you

and saw you pass away

and although we loved you dearly

we could not make you stay,

A golden heart stopped beating

hard working hands at rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us

he only takes the best.

I have known Jacki practically my whole life. One of the older sisters of my best friend Kathy, we met when I was 10. It’s so hard to imagine a life without her in it.

The last time we saw each other, we had such a wonderful time… full of laughter and stories from the past.

Jacki really was an incredible spirit and that will live on forever.

Kathy, Michele, Greg and all of your families, I am so sorry that Jacki is gone from your lives. But I do know how much she loved you and your love and support of her was tremendous.

May she live in peace with your Mom and Dad…she will be missed.

All my love, Kris

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Aunt Jacki,

I love you and miss you. I’m so happy we shared so many happy moments together!!You were always supportive no matter what no what. Thank you for coming to Jacksonville for my college graduation..that meant the world!I’m so grateful to have such a special Aunt that brought love and happiness into my life.

-Rach

Jacki

My sisters and I loved it when the “Pitt girls” came to visit us. Of course we love Greg too~ at that time we used to tease him instead though We always looked up to you. I am so happy we became friends as adults. I am so sorry that we would lose touch. But each time we would catch up and it was like no time had passed. Thank you for taking care of the four of us when our mom died from this terrible disease. We never forgot how you and Gloria took us to McDonald’s to get us away from the sadness for a little while. You fought this disease with the same grace and dignity that our mom did. You are an inspiration to all who continue to fight. We miss you!

God Bless You

Your cousin,

Denise Alofs

Happy Thanksgiving Jack…

I woke up so sad when I thought this would be our first Thanksgiving apart. The Macy’s parade and you making your green bean casserole and famous pistachio cake. You always arriving dressed beautifully and brought instant warm and happiness to our home.

We planted our garden yesterday and I could just hear you say “it’s so pretty and colorful”. I am so glad you will not be alone today but with the ones that when before you. Give Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Diane, Grandparents Butlers, and Grandparents Pitt, and your dear from Charlene who passed two weeks before you… angel kisses for us…..

And to you, I will light your candle and mourn your passing, but rejoice in your freedom from pain and peacefully resting in God’s arms. I found the two shiny pennies this morning. I truly needed that! I miss and love you so much! xoxoxox

Love you forever,

Your Sister Michele

Hello Darlin’ Jacki,

You will always be such an inspiration to me. Even as a little girl I looked up to you. Your smile and laugh were unforgetable, absolutely dazzling.

I’m so proud of you and the way you handled this horrific disease. You took it on with such class and grace. You will be truly missed, but I am so glad you are no longer suffering in pain.

You are my hero Jacki!

I love you.

Love,

Sue

Jacki, dear. I can’t believe thazt you are no longer with us, and that makes me so sad. I treasure the years I’ve known you and how much I enjoyed you. I will always see before me….your radiant smile, your beautiful hair, your smiling eyes, and your elegant style.

I will say so long for now, Jacki; it won’t be long before I will be seeing you. And oh yes….thank you for all the laughs and fun we had with Mom when we played Scrabble. I always enjoyed you, Jacki. Rest in peace, my classy and elegant young lady. God took you much too soon, but I know this much….He has a great angel by His side. I will always love you, my sweetie. You were the best daughter-in-law a Mom could ever have had. Rest in peace, Angel.

Jacki,

You were a truely wonderful person and will be deeply missed.

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glint on snow

I am the sunLight on the ripened grain

I am the gently falling autumn rain

When you wake in the morning hush

I am the swift upLighting rush

of quiet birds in circling flight

I am the soft starLight at night

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep

Hopi’s Prayer

Dearest Jackie.. Your smile always lit up the room. You were so loved by such wonderful people. May God Bless you as you brighten the heavens with your soul.

Love, Mindy

My thoughts and prayers go to Jacki’s family. She was full of love and energy, I know she will be deeply missed.

Jackie,

Your smile and love will bless the heavens

God Bless

Dear Kathy and Michelle, I wanted to take the time to tell you how much your sister meant to me, and also wanted to thank you and your entire family for accepting me as a family friend. We had many wonderful times together and I will never forget them or you. I am here for either of your families if you should ever need me. And lo and behold I woke up this morning and there were two pennies on my coffee table and I am relatively certain I didn’t put them there. Until I read Michelle’s statement I didn’t make the connection. When I did a big smile appeared on my face. Mark

To my second Mom,

You have taught me so much to this day and I know I will use your words of wisdom to continue to teach me throughout the rest of my life. In many ways you were a role model to me. We had so many wonderful memories that I will cherish always whether it be from discussions about HR, jobs, professionalism, clothes, home decor, food, or boys. You were like the older sister I never had. Above all things I will remember about you, I will mostly remember your laughter. Whether it be while we were at work doing the “Friday Dance”, at dinner splurging on decadent desserts, shopping at Nordstrom’s Rack for bargains, or doing yoga salutations trying to keep up. I am so grateful for being able to be touched by your young at heart spirit. I will strive to be as strong and classy as you because that’s how you lived and would want me to live. Thank you for always supporting me in my love and school life.

You and your family will be forever in my thoughts and prayers. May we all strive to be as strong and happy as you during tough times.

Your one and only daughter,

Laura

You were a great friend and Co-Worker. I remember the “Friday Dance”, I remember the East Coast/West Coast Team. We did a lot of work and had a lot of fun doing it. I remember the meetings we had. I remember the hugs and cheers when you visited the Doctor when they said you were ok. You see, you had time to spread some more joy, because if you were taken at the begining of this disease, I would not have met you. So you found new happiness in a new career path, and found new friends along the way.

This is not all there is to life Jehovah have a plan for all of us. He will never forget us. He knows everyone that has pass this way and will resurrect them from the grave. So I cry because I will not see you. However, I rejoice because you are no longer in pain Rev. 21:4.

To your family – they find comfort in the person you were and how you lived your life. The person that brightens a room, and our lives.

Your positive attitude, your beautiful smile, your zest for life and your spirituality will be remembered by all who were blessed to know you.

Jacki was such a life force and personality spreading cheer and humor wherever she went. I always looked forward to hearing the adventures of the three sisters when they would get together for shopping, outings or just watching TV, always a good laugh or story to be sure. It is very true that people live on in our hearts. So many people will be carrying her with them wherever they go and be forever changed for the better for having met her.

Dear Greg, Michele and Kathy,

My heart aches for the loss of your beautiful sister. Jacki was always such a kind, fun loving person. I will always cherish the memories of the hours spent in your basement, lunch made by Mrs. Sundland, hanging out at Lincolnshire, and terrorizing the staff at the Beverly Art Center. Take comfort that she’s with your wonderful mom and dad now.

Love,

Jacki,

My dearest Dee Dee, my life was blessed when you chose me as your partner in life. You gave me balance and showed me how to live. Your positive attitude and smiling face made me and others feel good about themselves. I will cherish the time we had together and will always be grateful that God placed you into my life. I will miss you very much and will often look to the sky and smile back at you as all of us know you are smiling down upon us. Thank you for bringing Kathy, Mel, Michelle, Bill and yes the Gebster into my life. I will keep in touch with them as I consider them still part of my family. I loved you then, now and will always love you as long as I live. So long for now my little angel and I will see you when God decides we should be together again.

I love you,

Dee Mike Allen

Merry Christmas Sweet Sis,

I can’t believe you won’t be here this Christmas to hug and laugh with. I so clearly picture you walking through the front door with all your perfectly wrapped packages and dressed to kill….I went to Christmas services at Church and felt your presence throughout it. You would have absolutely loved the service. I miss you being there with me and holding your hand.

I had no idea life would be so sad and lonely without you. Everything seems so different. I call your cell phone just to hear your beautifully spirited voice. It all seems so unreal and not possible!

Enjoy Christmas in paradise…with all of our loved that passed before you….give Mom and Dad hugs from me. xoxoxox I love you so much!

Your sis….Michele

Jacki, I have soo much sadness in my heart that your gone, but I am so glad that you are not suffering any more. I still remember the first day we met when I brought you one of my famous slushes on a hot summer night. I truely met a wonderful person that evening.

Thank you for being so special and I am the blessed one for having known you.

Happy Birthday Sweet Sis Jan 10

On your birthday tomorrow, Kat, me, and Catherine will be going to Tree Tops to walk the trail. I cried all the way to work today knowing we were not spending your birthday together tommorrow. I know you will be there is spirit, but I miss talking to you, and your hugs and laughter. I especially miss your encouragement and talks about turning over things to God, and your don’t worry your little head talk…God’s in Control.

You were taken way too soon. The kids miss you terribly. Jordan was just crying all by himself the other night…he misses you so much!

Happy Birthday in heaven…my angel.

Love, Big Sis Michele LH

Dear Michele and Family,

I have never met any of you, however my life has been touched by you and Doug. If Jacki’s smile is a window to the light in her soul I can only imagine what you miss each day as I do Jason. I will continue to light a candle for Jacki each Sunday and pray for God to give you strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I miss you more than I could have ever dreamed possible. Life is so different without you…I am so glad you come to me in dreams so I can see you and we can have fun together again! There are days when I still think you will walk through my door with your beautiful smile and say “I’m Here” and we would run to greet you! Dinners, shopping, coffee, our dining out, and simply just hanging out is so different without your presence…

Love and Miss you tons….

Hi Sweet Sis..

I can’t believe you have been gone for 4 months. We are heading to the beach house at Easter and the memories will be so hard. The rocking chairs and the swing, the laugher and the love we shared. I will always cherish my heart necklace you bought for me. I never take it off. Your spirit lives our hearts…I love and miss you. xoxoxo

You big sister Michele

Jacki,

Thinking of you every day and wanting more than ever to be able to hug you and not let go. I miss you. You were truly the better half of us. Tears come to my eyes when my thoughts are of you.

I love you and miss you.

Love Dee

Hi Jacki,

I can’t believe that 5 months have gone by since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by without thinking about you, and wishing you would walk through my front door. Our lives are forever changed without your presence in it…the children look for you at all their school events, and they too cannot believe you are gone. Forever in our hearts xoxoxo Hugs

Hi Jacki,

I can’t believe that 5 months have gone by since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by without thinking about you, and wishing you would walk through my front door. Our lives are forever changed without your presence in it…the children look for you at all their school events, and they too cannot believe you are gone. Forever in our hearts xoxoxo Hugs

Hi Jacki,

I can’t believe that 5 months have gone by since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by without thinking about you, and wishing you would walk through my front door. Our lives are forever changed without your presence in it…the children look for you at all their school events, and they too cannot believe you are gone. Forever in our hearts xoxoxo Hugs

Hi Sis

It has been 8 long months since you were taken from us. I miss you so much. We just got off a cruise and everytime they played the “Electric Slide”, I couldn’t help but giggle thinking of you and how you won the dance contest even before the boat left port….I miss your laughter, thoughtfulness, and love and support.

Rest in Peace … sweet sis

Love, Michele

Dee,

I miss you!!!

Mike