Jodi Schlenker
November 30, 2018
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Jodi Schlenker, 52, was born February 23, 1966 and passed away November 30, 2018.
She is survived by her husband, Bob Higgins; mom, Nina Moore; stepmom, Nora Schlenker; two brothers, Mark (Kathy) and Todd (Sue) Schlenker; nieces, Cailey and Willow; nephew, Cole; Aunt, Darla Davis; mother and father-in-law, Marti and Virgil Webb; brothers and sisters-in-law, Todd Scharf, John Huebner (Kim), Doug Webb (Susie), Andi Hatch (Jeff), Saul Herrera, Mike Florman (Cheri), Marie Ratliff, Becky Jefferies; nieces, Katie, Sara, Shelly, Andrea, Kaelyn, Niki, and Sami; nephews, Bryan, Vinny, Joey, Tony, Nate, Matt, Zak, Seth, Ryan, and Mitch. She was very proud to have so many special nieces and nephews. Jodi was honored to have two special godchildren: Emily and Ben Miller-Todd. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Schlenker; sisters-in-law, Lisa Herrera and Deb Scharff.
Jodi was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. She was a teacher for Des Moines Public Schools for 27 years. She married Bob Higgins in 1991. They lived in the country north of Valeria. It was here they started J&B Connection, a horse training and boarding facility which continues to this day. Jodi was a member of Berwick Congregational Church for more than 30 years. She taught Sunday school and helped with summer bible camp, she served on the board and initiated a prayer warrior group. Jodi was an active member of Flying Arrow Saddle Club for many years. She not only showed her horses at their shows, but was the president of the board and a board member for many years.
Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Berwick Church, 5673 Northeast Berwick Drive, Berwick, IA 50032 PO BOX 308, to kidney cancer research or plant a tree in Jodi’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Paige Stanley
12/08/2020
I know this is very late, but I had just started thinking about you today. How much you've driven me forward, how heavily you've influenced my life, and what you've made me into today. I will never stop loving you. I will never stop cherishing you, our memories together. I love all of my teachers, but you have had a much greater impact on my life than most. You're the entire reason I ever got into horseback riding, and now it's one of my deepest passions. I'm really sorry that I wrote this so late, but I thought it completely necessary. Thank you. Until we meet again. Your loving former student, Paige.
Ross and Cheri Sorensen
12/07/2018
What a special soul, Jodi was always a sweet and helpful person, her love of the outdoors and respect for animals and nature is a special gift to those lucky enough to have been in her life
Lois Allen
12/07/2018
What a wonderful and inspirational woman Jodi was. We will miss her so much and never forget the joy and good she brought to this world. She is at peace.
Debra Johnston
12/06/2018
Jodi was an inspiration to my niece Makayla, as well as myself, and everyone who encountered her!
A beautiful spirit...
She will be missed.
Kay Hines and Steve Ellis
12/05/2018
Bob and family- We are so sorry. We will miss everything about Jodi and feel privileged to call her our friend. She was so much fun, so kind, and such an inspiration.
Love, Steve and Kay
Robin Sprafka
12/04/2018
Jodi wasn't just a wife, sister, teacher or friend - she was a true inspiration. My condolences to Bob and family. She will be missed
Devin W
12/04/2018
My condolences to Jodis family, she was such an amazing person and a real fighter, her smile always brightened up anyones day. Im so glad I had you as my 6th grade advisory and math teacher. You made transitioning into middle school a breeze.
Sonja Mennenga
12/04/2018
God has taken his best earthly angel home with him. I know of no other person who was as kind and positive as Jodi. She was always smiling and encouraging others. She will be greatly missed, but is in God's Glory now. Many, Many will miss her. I am blessed that God placed her in my life for a short time. She is now without pain..
Nan Ripley
12/04/2018
For Jodi
Theres a peace Ive come to know, Though my heart and flesh may fail, Theres an anchor for my soul, I can say, it is well.
Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed. The Victory is won, He is risen from the dead.
I will rise when He calls my name, No more sorrow, no more pain, I will rise on eagles wings, Before my God, fall on my knees And rise, I will rise.
Theres a day thats drawing near when this darkness breaks to light. And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes. And I hear the voice of many angels sing, Worthy is the Lamb. And I hear the cry of every longing heart Worthy is the Lamb.
Jodi is home with all the wonder of Heaven. I miss you dearest friend and will until we meet again. Love you so much.
Bob we are praying for you to have peace. Please call on us if we can be of any help to you. Nan & Merwyn Ripley
Michael Fitzpatrick
12/04/2018
I am saddened to hear that one of my favorite teachers at Goodrell passed away. She was a great math teacher when I was in 6th grade who cared about each of her students. May you rest in peace Mrs. Schlenker.
Amy M (Finken) Swinehart
12/04/2018
I am so sorry to here about Jodi's passing. My thoughts and prayers for all who will miss her. I know there are many. She touched so many lives.
Michael Kuhns
12/04/2018
My heart goes out to you Mr Higgins I was also a student I can say nothing but kind things about her. she was a truely caring individual devoted to her students and she will be missed.
Karen & Nelson Pearce
12/03/2018
Our sympathy to Bob, Nina and all members of Jodis Family. There arent words to express how much we and all members of Berwick Congregational Church loved and admired Jodi. She was a true inspiration as she fought her long battle with cancer, never complaining and always smiling and enthusiastic. We miss her so much.
Jayne Corbin Thovson
12/03/2018
What a tragic loss. I was a student of Ms. Schlenker in her very early years of teaching. She was more than a teacher, she was a friend. I attended her wedding (I was 12) and still remember that day vividly at now 39 years old - she left a lasting impression. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and all who loved her.
Synthia Caparaz
12/03/2018
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. We send our love and so sorry we won't be able to come to her services. But our family is always in our hearts and thoughts.