Jeanie was always happy and upbeat to be around. One of my favorite memories was of when we were over for a Turner family dinner. Jeanie went to open the oven and put dinner in. When she opened the oven door she saw that some one had left a cookie sheet and pancake turner in the oven. She exclaimed, "some one left a turner in the oven!" We laughed about it all night.

I was blessed to have known Jeanie and have her friendship, laughter and wisdom in my life. We shared a common and uncommon bond together with our children and drew much understanding from each other.

I did a lot of gardening in her yard and even though she was low on energy and sleeping much of the time, she would surprise me by setting up a lovely table in her back garden with her fine china teacups, teapot and some wonderful goody she had tucked away. We'd spend time sharing our lives and laughing over many cups of tea. I'll never forget those special times we spent together among many others over all the years I knew her. For me, she left this world a far better place to live in.

I love you, Jeanie and I know you're spirit is flying peacefully and free. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Jeanie cheered me on in every endeavor. I can't pick up a colored pencil or paint brush without hearing her praise my work and encouraging me to do even more. We shared life stories and discussions over cups of tea, and a love of dogs. She called my dog her "step-dog". I'll always remember her smile and how happy she always was to see me and my family.

The best time I ever had in my life doing art with others was making collages with Jeanie, Steve, and others at my hi-rise condo with a view in 2002. When we finished our collages we used them to create a story of where we had been and where were going with our lives. Then we had delicious home-made German chocolate cake. It was one of the most pleasant events I ever hosted in my life. It would not have happened without Jeanie's love and support to reach out to others making a richer and better life for all of us that were touched by her spirit.

Jeanie was a wonderful woman. Always kind and caring. I will miss her positive and uplifting conversations. She was always so happy to see me and share her life stories. I love and miss her already. I'm happy to know that she lived a wonderful and happy life.