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Jennifer Zeplin Obituary
(Reimer)
1984 - 2010
Age 26, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Omaha, NE passed from this life in an automobile accident on Sunday, July 25, 2010 near Amazonia, MO. She was born May 28, 1984 in Omaha, NE to Leslie John and Sally (Wearne) Reimer. Jenny was a 2002 graduate of Millard West High school and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in elementary education. Jenny married Josh Zeplin on June 6, 2009 in Omaha, NE. She was a substitute teacher in the Kansas City area. Jenny had a great love for children and her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Reimer and grandparents Karl and Evelyn Reimer, Ramona Wearne and grandmother-in-law Carolyn Pearson. Jenny is survived by her husband Josh Zeplin; her father and stepmother, Leslie and Shelly Reimer, her sister Allison Reimer, all of Omaha, NE; grandparents Paul and Pat Wearne of Kissee Mills, MO; mother-in-law and father-in-law Annette and Rhett Zeplin; brother-in-law Drew Zeplin, grandparents-in-law Lowell and Dorothy Zeplin, and Erik Pearson, all of Omaha, NE, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
VISITATION with the family will be held at Crosby Colonial Chapel Sunday August 1, 2010 from 4-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held Monday August 2, 2010 at 11am at Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church in Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be: Kansas City, MO Police Department Care Team, Backpack Buddy Club, Willowdale Elementary School Library Fund, Family Discretion. CROSBY BURKET
SWANSON-GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 333-7200
www.crosby-burket.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Zeplin
Mike & Kristin Crone and Family
August 7, 2010
We are so saddened by the loss of a very special person. Your family is in our prayers. May God Bless and Comfort All.
Leigh Lindstrom
August 4, 2010
Continuing to pray for Josh and both families during this difficult time. Jenny was such a joy to be around and will truly be missed.
August 4, 2010
"Our thoughts and prayers are with both of the families during this difficult time." Lynn Johnson (Arlington, NE)
Thom May
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Shelly, virtually every time we talked you expressed your love for your step daughters in your words and excitement of their lives.
Pat & Randy Templeton
August 2, 2010
Les,Shelly & Allison,
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families during this time. God bless you all.
Patty Niedermyer
August 2, 2010
Our Thoughts and Prayers are in Words for the Entire Family This is a Difficult time. Please Know We care.
Lisa Barton
August 2, 2010
I will love you and miss you forever, Jenny. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Maurice & Karen Lovejoy
August 2, 2010
Lowell and Dorothy and family - - Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mike and Lana-Lisa Brazytis
August 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bryan and arnell Petrzilka
August 2, 2010
Les, Allison,Shelly and the Zeplin family
we are so sorry for your loss. there is no way to understand how we can breathe here on this earth without the ones we love so much.
proverbs 3, 5-6 says to "trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding; seek his will in all you do and he will show you the path to take"
God will not leave your side- he understands your pain. we know that Sally welcomed and walked Jennifer home with Jesus by her side.
Bless your families, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Petrzilka family
Kristi & Nick Rosso
August 2, 2010
Reimer and Zeplin Families -
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this tragic time. We are praying for a speedy recovery for Josh.
Jaime (Jackson) Wyant
August 2, 2010
Josh, the Reimer family and the Zeplin family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all for both the loss of Jenny, and the recovery for Josh, both wonderful people.
Kevin Ridley
August 2, 2010
My condolences go out to both families. I will continue to pray for you during this very difficult time.
Bob and Bev Allen
August 2, 2010
As you bury your beloved Jenny, we are praying that the God of all comfort uphold you today and in the days to come. Jenny was so dear to us, as you all are.
Gail & John Rosso
August 2, 2010
Allison, Reimer & Zeplin families - please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you at this time.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob & Sally Morrissey
August 2, 2010
Our deepest sympathy during such a trying time. May you all hold tightly to each other as you grieve the loss of one you loved so dearly. Our continuing prayers for the full and speedy recovery of Josh.
"I am leaving you with a gift -- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
August 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to both families at this tragic time. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy
Paula and Bill Gallup
TIM T
August 1, 2010
GOD IN HEAVEN BLESS THIS FAMILY SEND YOUR MIGHTY HOLY SPIRIT INTO THIS FAMILY,AND COMFORT THERE LOSE.
August 1, 2010
Reimers –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. When Jenny and Allison were teenagers, they were our favorite babysitters! I remember thinking back then, how lucky I would be to have my daughters grow up to be as sweet and kind as the Reimer girls. What beautiful young ladies – inside and out! God bless you all!
The Carmody family
Ron & JoAnn Deyo
August 1, 2010
Dear Les,Shelly,Allison & Josh
Today we were at Jenny's visitation, it was amazing, but to no surprise to see long lines of people waiting to pay their respect to Jenny and her family. What a beautiful tribute for a beautiful soul. She was very special to us and we will miss her dearly. We will continue to pray for your family to find peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Ron & JoAnn
Rich, Tonja(Welker), & Zach Hargiss
August 1, 2010
We live upstairs from Jenny and Josh. We are very sorry to hear about Jennys passing. Jenny was always friendly and very nice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families. Our prayers also go out to Josh for a full, speedy recovery.
Deb and Kristin Lamprecht
August 1, 2010
Such a tragic loss. Our hearts go out to you now and in the darkness of the grieving time to come.
Your sorrow is immense, but we know Jenny is now in perfect peace with Sally for all eternity. Praise God for that.
Mike & Patrice Gee
August 1, 2010
Les, Shelly and Allsion,
I wish we had known Jenny. It sounds like she was a wonderful person. We've been thinking of and praying for you and the Zeplin family often. May His word comfort and strenghthen you:
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
August 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Reimer and Zeplin Families. Please accept my most sincere condolences. I will especially pray for Josh's complete recovery.
Dave Woods (Omaha)
Emily Taylor
August 1, 2010
Zeplin and Reimer families- My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rev. Paul & Mary Kay Blanchard
August 1, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May the hope we have in Christ shine brightly for you all.
Rachel Coyle
July 31, 2010
Les, Reimer and Zeplin families,
Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful young lady. My thoughts and prayers our with your families.
Nicole Wojtowicz
July 31, 2010
I have known the Reimer family for many years, but I am so glad I got the opportunity to get to know her better when we were both student teachers at Willowdale two years ago. Her spirit, passion, and amazing smile are simply unforgettable. May you be blessed with memories of Jenny as you go through this difficult time.
Sal Nielsen
July 31, 2010
To the Zeplin's & Reimers, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although we didn't know Jenny she must have been a very special and bright spark. We are wishing Josh all the bery best in his recovery. Bless you all. Sal Nielsen, Australia
July 31, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Jennys passing. We lived in the apartment above her and Josh. Jenny always had a smile and was very friendly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Josh and her family.
Dan, Jodi, Adam, and Maddie Prom (Kansas City, MO)
Krista Niles
July 31, 2010
My thoughts are with both the Zeplin and Reimer family. Jenny, you will always be in my thoughts and I will continue to pray for Josh's recovery.
Megan Cole
July 30, 2010
Continuing to pray for the Zeplin and Reimer Families. Jenny you were such a sweetheart and will never be forgotten! Stay Strong Josh!
Deb and Dave DeBoer
July 30, 2010
Rhett and Annette,
We are so sorry to hear of your news, and, although we didn't know her, Jenny must have been something very special.
Hope Josh continues to improve. Know that God is with you all and cares deeply about you!
Let us know if you need anything - we are here to help!
Brooke and Matt Payne
July 30, 2010
Our deepest condolences go out to your family during this very difficult time. Jenny cared for our boys as if they were her own. We all will miss her terribly. I know in my heart she will always watch over the boys. Our hearts aches with yours.
Nancy Breazier
July 30, 2010
Dear Reimer and Zeplin families,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We so enjoyed Jenny spending time with Katie at our house during their elementary years. She was such a special person.
Joe, Nancy, Katie, Tom and Christine Breazier
Kate Pittenger
July 30, 2010
Dear Zeplin and Reimer Families, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for Josh, as he recovers, and for Jenny as she is resting with her mother in heaven. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
July 30, 2010
My deepest condolences to Josh, Reimer and Zeplin families for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this especially difficult time. - Kevin Busacker (friend of Rhett and Anette)
Dana (Rodwell) Overfield
July 30, 2010
Les, Shelly, Allison and the Zeplin family. I am so sorry for your loss! May Jenny rest peacefully with her mother.
Rick and Judy Cormaci
July 30, 2010
Dear, Josh, Annette, Rhett, and Family, we are deeply sorry for your loss of Jenny,she will be sorely missed by all. God Bless you during this difficult time. Sincerely Rick and Judy Cormaci
Marci Petta
July 30, 2010
Les, Allison, Shelly and Josh: I had the honor to teach with Jenny when she student taught at Willowdale. She was a natural in the classroom...all of the students loved her. Most importantly she was a wonderful person and I enjoyed getting to know her. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Alexa Regan
July 30, 2010
Allison, Remiers and Zeplins,
I am so sorry for your loss, Jenny was such a beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time. Love, Alexa.
Vickie Rodwell Carter
July 30, 2010
Les, Shelly, Allison, Josh & families,
My heart is aching with yours. I am fevarently praying Philippians 4:7 for you.
Jodi Ash
July 30, 2010
I was fortunate enough to get to know Jenny in high school, but more so in college. We worked together at PRC and had several classes together, so I got the chance to see how great of a person she was. Her caring, compassion, and zest for life always shined through, no matter the day. She will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to Josh and the Zeplin and Reimer families.
July 30, 2010
May God's Blessings surround you all~ our thoughts and prayers are with Josh, The Zeplin and Reimer Family...
Captain James Thomas and Shawn Thomas
Amy (Williams) Klimek
July 30, 2010
Les, Shelly, Allison and Josh, family and friends: I have many fond memories of playing soccer with with Jenny and Allison, with Les as our coach as elementary/middle school aged kids. I really enjoyed getting to know Jenny through those experiences, and always remember how kind she always was. She will be missed greatly, and always remembered by family, friends, and those whose lives she touched with her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Doug & Celeste Ellis
July 30, 2010
Les, Shelly, and Allison,
Our prayers are with you and the Zeplin family. We trust that you are seeking the Lord's help to carry you through.
God bless,
July 29, 2010
To the Zeplin and Reimer families,
I'm so sorry to read of Jenny's death. She was a student in two of the elementary education classes I taught at UNO, and I know she must have been a wonderful young teacher these last few years. I hope that family, friends, and prayers will help you all through this tragic loss.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeanne Harrington
Omaha
Nathan and Jennifer Battan
July 29, 2010
Les, Allison, Shelly and Josh, words cannot express our sorrow for the loss of someone you loved so deeply. May each passing day bring you closer to peace. She is irreplaceable.
July 29, 2010
Les, Shelly and Allsion, Words cannot express how sorry I am for all of you. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Rose Bockelman
Elizabeth, Kent, and Ella Padomek
July 29, 2010
Jenny, we will all miss you dearly. You were an amazing person and it's so hard to believe this happened. Our prayers go out to anyone blessed to know you, especially your family, at this difficult time. We can all smile a little knowing you're with your mom again. We love you!
Mandy Carrow
July 29, 2010
You will be missed and always remembered. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
KAREN TURNER
July 29, 2010
God bless all families involved here and Jenny's husband Josh. I only met Jenny twice but what a sweetheart. hEAVEN IS A LITTLE SWEETER NOW.
Pastor Mike & Kathy Jo McInnis
July 29, 2010
Dear Les, Sherry, Allison and Josh,
We're so sorry for your terrible loss and the pain you are experiencing.
We pray that God's love and the promise of resurrection will sustain you through these dark days.
Katie Swanson
July 29, 2010
thoughts and prayers are with both families during this time. God bless you all.
July 29, 2010
We love you Jenny and will miss you always!
Nick and Megan Leaders
Jay Barratt
July 29, 2010
Les, Shelly and Allison; words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for you right now. Jenny will always have a special place in my heart, as all of you do.
FRANK-ARLENE MYERS
July 29, 2010
JENNY ONLY MET YOU AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.YOU AND JOSH WERE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER.WHAT A TRAGEDY TO LOSE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LIFE.BOTH FAMILY'S WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.GOD BE WITH YOU!
Brittainy Hobson
July 29, 2010
My deepest condolences. Prayers are with your families.
tiffany terry
July 29, 2010
I am so sorry for the family's loss my prayers are with your family. wishin you all comfort at this time
Billie Chambers
July 29, 2010
Allsion, May our loving God give you peace and comfort. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Billie
July 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely the Street Crimes Unit, KCPD.
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