Jennifer Lynn Myers, loving mother, daughter, and friend was called to her eternal rest on January 31, 2022. She was born in Mesa, AZ on July 5th, 1985, and hit the ground running. She attended Pilgrim Lutheran School and went on to graduate from Red Mountain High School here in Mesa. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical/Performing Arts from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with Distinction.
Jennifer was a devout Christian and served her Lord throughout her short life. She was very active in her church, working with both youths and adults. She enjoyed working with the ChrisTeens, Jr. Choir and headed up the Drama Club for the school as well as singing and helping wherever she was needed.
Along with her work at Pilgrim as a teacher and mentor, Jennifer worked tirelessly at Gilbert Parks and Recreation, Dinner Detectives and Silver Star Theater simultaneously. To say Jennifer was an active soul would be an understatement! Jennifer devoted her life to sharing her wonderful talents and love for singing, dancing, and performing with anyone and everyone. She helped many young people push their fears aside and take that leap of faith into the world of performing. Jennifer loved working with children in her many scenarios of life and held a special place in her heart for each of them. Jenn, as she was known by all, was also the Gilbert Special Olympics cheer coach, taking them to several successful competitions and strongly believing in their motto of “Seeing the Ability in Disability”.
Jennifer is survived by her son, Charlie, her sister, Heather Vickers, her brother, Kevin, her mother, Debbie, her Aunts (Kathy, Edie and Bea), her Uncles (Mark, David and Richard), cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen, and her beloved “Mom-mom”, Anna May.
Jennifer loved what she did, and it showed! Her co-workers, supervisors, and parents of her students at every venue she served, have expressed their love and admiration for what she did and who she was. “Jenn was forever singing, dancing, and smiling, and always had time to say hi to my kids whether they were in class or just passing by in the hallway”. Jennifer was loved and respected by children and adults alike. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held on March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Pilgrim Lutheran Church- 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa 85213.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Feel so sorry for your loss and the community’s loss of such a lively soul. She was so loved by her students and her energy was wonderful.
My condolences to Jenn’s family and her son Charlie. I had the pleasure to work with Jenn at the Freestone Recreation Center. She was loved and adored by all of her students and parent’s. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. She made an everlasting impact and the Town of Gilbert was very fortunate to have her be a part of our team. We will miss you Jenn.
I am so sorry about Jenn’s passing. She will be missed by both co-workers and patrons. What a talent! My condolences to all her family and dear friends.
I have known Jen since she went to high school with my daughter Trisha I worked with her at broadway palm dinner theater she was so fun and full of energy condolences to her son Charlie and mom and family she will be missed but never forgotten
Heavenly Father, the giver and sustainer of life, thank you for Jennifer. Thank you for her life. Thank you for Jesus’ redemptive work and that Jennifer is now experiencing the complete fulfillment of the work you started and promised to complete in her; justification, sanctification, and now perfect glorification with you. May this deep loss and pain draw us nearer to you. May your protection, provision, and peace comfort Charlie, Debbie, and all of Jenn’s family and friends. May sweet memories of her, flood hearts and minds and bring tears and smiles as we remember her, and may the work she did here to honor you be remembered for your glory. We love you and thank you and praise you for the eternal hope we have in Jesus Christ, and may we cling to and rejoice in those promises. In Jesus’ merciful name, amen.
Jenn, I didn’t get to say Goodbye so these will be my last words to you. Thank you for letting me volunteer on your drama productions. Our daughter got to participate in your last two productions, and you did a wonderful job with all the children. Shopping for flowers on performance day, was something Elliot and I enjoyed doing for both of you. Your creativity was fun and exciting, your energy, magnetic. Jenn you were spectacular in every way, a spirit of performance. You departed during the New Moon, a phase of new beginnings. On that day God aligned the sun, the moon, and the earth to give you the universe as your stage one last time. The sun shined like a spot light, and when the night came the sky curtain dropped on that moonless night. That night, I lite a candle in your memory, as a reminder that you are a child of God, a light in the darkness. You will always shine in our hearts and memory. Your contribution to our church and school is unmeasurable, and my family and I will miss you dearly.
It was such a pleasure to work with Jenn at the Freestone Recreation Center. She always brought so much happiness and energy to the facility when she would come in. She will be greatly missed.
I had the honor and privilege of coaching Special Olympics Cheer with Jenn. Her energy, commitment and love for her athletes and students she taught was truly inspiring. I still can’t wrap my head around that the lord has called her home. The world here will be a little dimmer without her in it. She loved her family big, gave of herself to her community and her craft big. Jenn embodied passion in all she did. I pray that her son Charlie and her family know how much she truly loved them and talked about them all the time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love to this family – which includes so many members of the community. Jenn was multi talented and her absence has created a large void in the world.
Thank you Jenn for all that you gave to our community. My heart goes out to Charlie and your family. I will always remember you as dressed up as Bridget from Trolls in a disco pantsuit and rainbow hair roller skating down the parade route at the Gilbert Days Parade. We love you and will always miss you.
My dearest daughter,
how do I say goodbye to someone who meant the world to me? You were the light of my life, the positive force in a sometimes negative world, a shining star whose light was gone way too soon! You lived life almost as if you knew you had a very short time to spread as much love of music, of dance, of love itself, as fast and as far as you could. Rest in peace my dear, in the arms of your loving Savior. I will give hugs to Charlie from you every day until we meet again in heaven. Well done thou good and faithful servant!
Oh, Dearest Debbie,
How saddened We all are at the passing of Your most adored little Girl, Jennifer!
I’ll always remember the Play she was in, at Drake Univ.,and how her Talents Shown thru….
RIP, little Jenn, soooo sorry You were taken so soon😪 now, watch over Your Mom, to watch over Your little Boy, Charlie, God love You all🕊
What a blessing you were to the teens of Pilgrim and those lives you touched! It was a pleasure working with you across the valley at our teen outings and national rallies. You let your love of Jesus show and the kids felt that infectiousness! May you enjoy your heavenly home, time for Act 2
Rest In Peace lively lady. Believe me you are dearly missed by all.
Jenn,
I will miss you. I know we didn’t officially get to meet, but I will never forget your sweet smile. Rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Look over my sweet friend, Charlie Balough. Miss ya both forever. Ps. I am also 36 years old.
Coach Jenn was she will be missed by all she touched
And the athletes of SOAZ GILBERT WILDCATS CHEERLEADING TEAM
Jenn was my roommate in college, and a friend in the theatre program. We had a lot of fun, silly times, and some nice heart to hearts. I am glad that I had a chance to get to know her on a deeper level. Our school didn’t have much of a dance program, but through her, I got more familiar with dance, which has helped me tremendously over the years. Her joy and passion encouraged me to keep building my dance skills. Throughout the years we would occasionally keep in touch, and was great to see her clearly thriving in her life and work. We even connected through post-college friends when she went to a Comedy Sportz show.
You’ve been on my heart, Jenn. I am sorry we lost touch recently, but thank you for being a part of my life. Rest Peacefully, friend.
Debbie and Charlie you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be unable to attend the services for Jenn but we will be praying for you. She will be dearly missed. God needed an amazing angel to help in heaven. Sending love.
The Aswege Family
Jennifer… you’ve always been such a light. From the first day I met you at cheer tryouts, over 20 years ago, to the days of you teaching my youngest daughter’s classes at the Rec center… you’ve played a positive role in my life. Whoever has been fortunate enough to know you is truly missing your smile these days… but we know you’re in a better place. Your light continues to shine through your son. May you Rest In Peace. With love, Alexis Cain