Jenny lost her five-year long battle with ovarian cancer recently (8/1/2021). She passed away in the arms of her husband (Mark) at their home in Scandia, MN on August 1st, 2021 at the age of 64.
Jenny's initial diagnosis was a 6-month or less life expectancy. We all miss her so, so much already, but we are thankful she was able to persist for five years and share in more memories with us. Since her diagnosis, she made it into remission twice, got to see all three of her kids get married and bring wonderful people into the family including two absolutely lovely grandchildren, and was able to spend two fun-filled years with them as one of the most amazing grandmothers the world has ever had. She also survived to celebrate her 42nd wedding anniversary with Mark and enjoyed exactly one year (to the day) of his retirement with him (she had always been a planner and he had really hoped to get a year with her when we learned that her cancer had made a third appearance). They have been together since high school and share an inspiring bond that has spanned 49 years. While we are incredibly sad that she is gone, we are also relieved she is at peace.
Jenny had a truly fantastic team helping her fight against her aggressive form of ovarian cancer (clear cell carcinoma) at the University of Minnesota. We are ever grateful to them for their tireless efforts and giving us more time with her. We hope that this page helps to generate more funding for ovarian cancer research so that any others enduring this fight have their best chance at more hugs, more laughs, and more memories with the people, pets, and places they love.
She will be loved and missed tremendously by her family and friends.