Jennifer Diane Adler, 64, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on September 6, 2024.
Jennifer (Jen) was born on January 7, 1960, the only child of Sherman Clarence Odom and Ettie Fay Odom in Russelville, Alabama. After Jen graduated from Phil-Campbell High School in 1978, she went on to attend Norwest Junior College. After college she worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and worked at Humana Hospital in Russelville. On June 5th, 1982, Jen married Jeffery Adler from Dyer, Indiana. Jen and Jeff went on to raise two children, Megan Tyra and Jordan Adler. Jen and Jordan moved to Arizona in April of 2005.
Jen, having been born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, was encouraged by her parents to be independent. She was an advocate for equality for the disabled. She formed support groups and even held meetings in her home. Even though wheelchair bound, she wanted to be as independent as possible and drove with the aide of hand controls. She loved cooking, not only for family, but friends and neighbors. She also loved going to church and had a strong belief in Jesus Christ. Jen always loved butterflies and surrounded herself with pictures and wall-hangings of butterflies in her home. She yearned for the grace and freedom butterflies represent.
She is preceded in death by Sherman and Ettie Odom. She is survived by her former husband: Jeff Adler, Megan and John Tyra and their four children, Jordan Adler, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held in Mesa at the Gateway Bible Church located at 1621 N. Pasadena on October 5th, 2024 @11:00am.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
I have loved you my whole life, to me you were just Jennifer my Cousin, I never considered u to be a handicap person, I knew the person inside that chair. We’ve had MANY, MANY Great time together, unfortunately life happens & we forget about extended family, because we had our own to take care of & be there for. I will surely never forget you & I PRAY you are flying to Heaven being that Purple Butterfly you loved so much, but most of all I pray you are running on those full legs, dancing & flying!!!
Sorry for the loss. Will be praying for the family and friends. I’m Jennifer First Cousin. We had a lot of good times together as we came to Grandma and Pa Pa Sanders house most weekends and Jennifer lived next door. We went swimming a lot and Jennifer was a very good swimmer. Hold on to the good memories of life.
I know Jen is so loved and very missed. Our prayers for peace for Jordan and the Adler family.
So very sorry praying for all family. I’m praying for Megan
Sending you Lots of Love Jordan! Your Momma was Always a Wealth of Support to me ♥. We will see you at the services tomorrow.
She was very kind to me when I met her! Always had a smile on her face and was funny! I could tell she loved her family very much. Prayers with the family!!!
Jessica G
Jen,
You were a wonderful person, I am honored to have gotten to know you while Jordan was in my class. I know you are very proud of Jordan, and will be watching over him from above. He will continue to make you proud in your memory. Rest in Peace.
Dear Jordan and Jeff,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jen. Though it’s been some time since we last connected, my memories with her remain vivid and meaningful. Jen had a special way of bringing joy and warmth to those around her, and I feel grateful to have shared those moments, even if life took us on different paths.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with Jen, Ms Butterfly.
My condolences to the Adler family, I pray for peace and comfort during this time of bereavement.