Jennifer Petersen
November 15, 2007
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Jennifer Lynn Petersen, 19, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007 in Ankeny. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at Polk City United Methodist Church.
Jenna was born July 8, 1988 in Des Moines. She graduated From Johnston High School in 2006 and was currently a student at DMACC. Jenna was a preschool teacher at Tender Starts Learning Center, and enjoyed dancing, singing, horseback riding, boating, and most of all, hanging out with her friends. Throughout her years in high school, Jenna was active in soccer, cross country, dance and voice lessons.
Jenna is survived by her parents, Brent and Nancy Petersen; her sister, Katie Petersen; grandmothers, Arlene Petersen and Lucy Duff, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ryan Petersen and her grandfathers, Dr. Gene Petersen and Don Duff.
The family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2007 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock in Prevention in loving memory of Jenna
Nancy Roth
11/19/2007
My sincere sympathy.
I know your life(ves) changed when Jenna died and I want you to know how sorry I am that it is through this tragedy your future(s) will be forever transformed. I know you will dream about going back to 'the way things were' and that life will never be the same again. I am sorry that you had to plan a funeral instead of a wedding, a final resting place instead of an apartment or home, a headstone instead of grandchildren, and an outfit that will be forever Jenna here on earth.
I also know that God promises to dry our tears. He knows we will hurt and tears will come. Jenna now lives in a mansion with a Father who loves her more than you (I know that's hard to believe).
She was a beautiful girl and as I've heard from you, a loving daughter and sister. May memories of her make you smile as often as they stir up tears and pain. She will live forever on earth in your memories. I pray you find comfort in God and the knowledge that you will see Jenna again one day.
God loves you and understands you completely. He is the only one who can truly give you peace. May you find it in Him.
Jennifer Thorington
11/19/2007
Terry and I want to express our condolences to the entire family of Jenna. Our son, Isaac, was in Jenna's class at Tender Starts and just adored Jenna. From what I seen, I think the feelings were mutual. Jenna was a very sweet girl and will be dearly missed. Her bubbly personality was enjoyed by all. We will continue to see Katie on a daily basis at Tender Starts and wish God's richest blessings on her in the following days ahead also. Isaac already misses her car when we pull up each morning. To the rest of Jenna's family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Jenna will be dearly missed...
Steve Jaschen
11/19/2007
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Jennifer. We may never understand God's purpose in taking her life, we can only trust in God and that His purpose will be revealed, maybe not in this World but in the next.
Brian Wiese
11/16/2007
Nancy,
God's peace to you and your family. My family and I will be praying for you.
BW
Becky Quast
11/19/2007
Nancy and family,
I'm SO sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darla Vanderpool
11/16/2007
Dear Nancy and family,
I am so very sorry. Lean on your moments and memories with Jenna and let them
help you at this time.
Ecc. 3 1-10
Take care,