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Jennifer Marie Lynch

1972 - 2013

Jennifer Marie Lynch obituary, 1972-2013, Norwalk, IA

BORN

1972

DIED

2013

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8201 Hickman Rd.

Urbandale, Iowa

Jennifer Lynch Obituary

Jennifer Marie Lynch

Norwalk

Jennifer Marie Lynch, age 40 of Norwalk, IA, died on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Jennifer was born on October 22, 1972, in Minot, ND. She is the daughter of Marvin and Mary Glaser.

After graduating from Millard South High School in Omaha, NE, in 1990. Jennifer attended Beloit College in Beloit, WI and later attended Mercy Medical College in Des Moines, IA, graduating as a registered nurse.

She was married to David Lynch on September 5, 1998 at St. Patrick's Irish Settlement in Cumming, IA.

Jennifer was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was driven in her career as a nurse, and took great pride in helping people, specifically children with whom she worked with in the pediatric ward. She loved her family and was a loyal wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was extremely dedicated to her children and helping them achieve their dreams and potential. A compassionate heart, giving spirit and an incredible generosity defined Jennifer. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, David Lynch and children, Carli Adrienne Kenyon and Benjamin David Lynch of Norwalk, IA; parents, Marvin and Mary Glaser, Fort Myers, FL; brother, Abraham (Monica) Glaser of Kansas City, KS; sister, Adrienne (Joe) Petsick of Omaha, NE.

Visitation will be on May 9, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA. A Funeral mass and burial will be held, Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St.Patrick's Irish Settlement, 3396 155th Street, Cumming, IA.

Her simple philosophy about life was: I hope your dreams take you to the corner of your smiles…

To the highest of your hopes…

To the windows of your opportunities…

And to the most special places your heart has known.

Published by the Des Moines Register on May 9, 2013.
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Jennifer was my nurse when I was going
thru cancer surgery and treatment at
Mercy...she became a friend and I am so
sorry to hear of her dying at such a young age...our sympathy to David and
the children.We just learned of her
passing...so late in sending this note

Darrel Blunck

May 19, 2013

My dearest cousin Jen, I miss you dearly and know you are at peace. Obviously god needed another angel to watch over us. Until we meet again!!! Love you Jen.

Shelly Polansky

May 13, 2013

I had the great opportunity to work with Jen at Blank she always spoke of her family and how great the are...whenever her husband and children would come visit her at the hospital during a long shift you could see the love she had for them,,,that love continues on..I am so sorry for your loss she was a great woman..May God bless you in this your time of sorrow

Carmen Thomas

May 12, 2013

Dear Lynch family,
I am so very sorry and saddened to hear of Jennifer's passing. She was such an amazing woman and oh, how she always had a smile on her face. Jennifer was my children's first piano teacher... and kindermusik teacher. She hired my oldest daughter, as a teenager, to help her in her coffee shop. Jennifer was the only one I've ever known, who could raise 2 small children, run a music studio, a coffee shop and go to nursing school all at the same time... and keep a smile on her face throughout it all! You could just tell she loved life and she loved the journey. Again, I am just so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my continued thoughts and prayers.

Penny Braun

May 12, 2013

Dave, Ben and Carli you are wonderful people that we have been blessed to know and are so sorry for your loss. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave Thorpe and family

May 10, 2013

Adrienne & Joe, May God bless you in this time of Sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Tom Clark Sr, & Kristine Clark

May 10, 2013

To the Lynch Family, it is a pleasure to have known Jennifer, she inspired me into going to college and I was to invite her to my ceremony and I couldn't help to acknowledge the news. I would like to Thank God first and foremost on having Jennifer around.

Darrett Boone

May 9, 2013

the omaha sadlers extend our deepest sympathy to the lynch and kenyon families. may god bless you all. byron, carol, jeni, alix and roslyn

carol sadler

May 9, 2013

To all of Jennifer's family we are so very sorry for your sudden loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you

Todd Rhonda and Nicolette Backman

May 9, 2013

Adrienne and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Jennifer. You are all in our prayers.

May 9, 2013

My sympathies to the Lynch family. Jen's kids were her greatest accomplishments and her were her heart. She also gave her heart and compassion to many at Blank and she will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs!

Shannon Mullen

May 9, 2013

Dave, Carli, Ben and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. May the happiest of memories warm your hearts.

Holly & Jason Collins, Keegan, Sammy & Gabi

May 9, 2013

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wanted to let you know that Jennifer made a huge impact on Noah and Braden. She was an amazing woman.

Tim and Kristal Daniels

May 9, 2013

Dave, my prayers go out to you all.

Tami Wood (Orta)

May 9, 2013

Adrienne and family I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all

Ashleigh Cerenzo

May 9, 2013

So, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Family.

Richard & Nicole Bunch

May 9, 2013

Dave
I am sorry for your loss I really loved working with Jennifer here at Anixter. She taught me alot.

Lucy Yates

May 9, 2013

Dave, Carli and Ben,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. Jen will be missed greatly. Take comfort knowing that you have such a special angel watching over you.

The Starmer Family John, Sheila, Hunter & Nolan

May 9, 2013

Dave, Carli & Ben

We have shared many great memories! Some of them being: camping in 100 degree weather, teaching religious education which included Christmas caroling, attending numerous sporting events and many more. That is how we will remember Jen, always giving of her time & full of life. Know that are deepest sympathy is with all of you now.

Pat, Wendy, Hannah & Jake Hill

May 9, 2013

Dave,I was so so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Carolyn Lynch

May 9, 2013

Dave, Carli and Ben,
Jen was one of a kind. How blessed we are to have known such a beautiful person and her cherished family. Her smile will live on with Carli and Ben! Jen will be so missed. Our deepest sympathies to you all.

Michelle & Brian and kids Haupts

May 9, 2013

Dave, Carli and Ben-
Jennifer was the most compassionate person I have ever known. She lived life to the fullest every day. Know that she is in a better place and no longer suffering.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Denise Raymond

May 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Leighton Richmond

May 9, 2013

we are s sorry . our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now and I am so so so sorry

jennifer blake tyler davis

May 9, 2013

Adrienne,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Carla Novak

May 9, 2013

Dear cousin Jen, you will be forever missed, god needed another angel and picked the best. Dave, Carli, and Ben, sorry for your sudden loss, prayer, time, and knowing Jen will never have pain again, only happiness and heavenlyness from here on out will hopefully heal your pain.

Cory Glaser

May 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

Angela and Jason Lofton

May 8, 2013

Mary, Marvin, Abe and Monica, and the rest of the Glaser family. We are so sorry for your loss. You have a beautiful angel watching over you

Jody and Bryan Albers

May 8, 2013

Dave, Carli, Ben and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, as you cope with this sudden loss. I know that strong family and community will provide needed support and comfort during this challenging time.

Lisa Pasternak

May 8, 2013

Dave was great to work with at Qwest. You're in our thoughts and prayers, in this time of sorrow.

Ray Smajd

May 8, 2013

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