Birth date: Mar 12, 1980 Death date: Jun 15, 2020
Due to the current pandemic and CDC guidelines the memorial service for Jennifer will be private. Friends are encouraged to attend via webcasting on Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 pm (EST). It can be found under the Photo and Video t Read Obituary
We are so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Jen's passing.Through our son-we got to meet and fall in love with this young woman.I always enjoyed having her over for dinner, taking care of Shaggy when she would go on a cruise,just becoming part of our family. Have often thought about her in the last few years! Our thoughts are with the family and especially you Sherry.Your love for Jen was always showing! Prayers to you all-Pam and Bobby Moulis
Hello Jeff, and Jen's family.
I worked with Jen years ago in Baltimore, and although I lost touch with her I have pleasant and respectful memories of her.
I know that in time as you think of her, the smiles of the memories of life with her will precede the tears that come from missing her.
Sincerely,
Ellen Quinn
I was shocked and saddened to her about Jen. She was a calm, competent member of the ICR (later i2L) team. Jen was an invaluable part of our repellent field testing squad. Amongst the many things she did for us was to prepare the facility for MD government inspections (a thankless task), write reports and conduct high quality tests. Jen had a good, 'though subtle, sense of humor. Her passing is a real loss.
Sincerely,
Robin G. Todd PhD, BCE Emeritus
I thought I should share my letter to Jen here for everyone to enjoy any time anyone needs a bit of company and thoughts through my love for Jen:
“Dear Jen,
I’m not sure what to say Jen. These kinds of things... these... words we offer up to each other are not necessarily for you are they Jen. Rather, they are for each other. Maybe. For those of us missing you and the unique magic you brought with you into our lives. How do we do this? How do we share you with others through our special lens? What do I tell them? They know... they know how much you loved your music. Maybe I can share a moment?
How you would bob your head to the down beats and drums with your hair swinging and illuminating in the stage lights. How your red dress swished around you as your shyness melted away and we would dance while touching fingers and laughing loudly. Your Gin and Tonics floated through your hands and lit you up like a firefly.
Then there is that memory of your giddy New Years kiss. I took such pride in being part of this adventure of yours. This adventure of who you are and learning what this meant. What you and I meant. What We meant ...for you. You shared something with me so new, precious and sometimes scary for you. I hope I held your hand tight enough. I hope I made you feel treasured and safe to be your whole self. I think I will always have these worries if I did this all right by you. But.... how can I share that with them? What is the best way Jen?
In one of your letters you sent to me... before this. You had written me a poem... and I’ll share it with them okay?
“Jen thinks I’m her hero.
I can go to 100 from 0
In just 10 seconds.”
Well Jen, in case I never told you myself, You are my hero. I hope... somehow and someway I was yours too. I don’t want our letters to stop... but... I think this will be our last one. I’m sharing it with them here. I hope that’s okay.
Love, your Mattie.
P.S. I’ll make sure to say hi to every moth I see. “
My heartfelt condolences to Jeff and Jen's family. I am so sorry that she left so early. I did not get to know Jen very well, but met her on several occasions as a member of the extended Hostetler family. She was unique and irreplaceable. Michael Freedberg.
Jen was a great friend of mine so I was very upset to hear of her passing. We shared an enthusiasm for things such as science, horror, good food, and Halloween. It's because of Jen that I really got to know urban St. Pete and grow fond of it, and she also introduced me to Ethiopian food and a lot of interesting indie music. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed.
Jen was an incredible colleague, mentor, and friend. I know her spirit will live on through those whose lives she touched, mine included. I will remember everything she taught me, and I will miss her terribly. My most deepest condolences go out to Jen's family, friends and Jeff. May you find peace in knowing just how much light and love Jen shared in this world though it was far too brief. She was truly one of a kind. I love you, Jen. -Leah, i2Lresearch USA.
