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Jennifer POMERINKE Obituary

Passed away peacefully at the age of 62, from unknown stage-four cancer, on Sep-tember 9, 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA. Jenny was born on January 28, 1951 to Lindy and Gene Darnell in Santa Rosa, where she lived all of her life. She married Ron Pomerinke on September 19, 1970. Jenny worked for the schools in a special education setting, most recently RL Stevens. Jenny's favorite places were Disney-land and Starbucks. For years, Jenny volunteered for Special Olympics and Challenger base-ball and was an advocate for youth. She loved sports and was a die hard 49er fan. Jenny loved to see the good in all people and lived her life like a ray of sunshine. Jenny is survived by her husband Ron, brother Steve Darnell, daughters Heather and Tera, son Joey and her grand-daughters Alyssa, Jeni, Maddie, Kenzie and Lexi. Her service wil be held on October 4, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Ursuline High School. Additional details at facebook.com/jenny.pomerinke. She is so deeply missed.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 27 to Sep. 30, 2013.

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Erika Werelius

October 22, 2013

Love you Dubba

John Stockman

October 2, 2013

Condolences from John, Hank and Bob Stockman. We all lived around the block in the "old days" and I have fond memories of those times.

Margie Hakel

October 2, 2013

It breaks my heart that I will not get to see my friend, even just once more, to share our lives together as we have done over 60 years! My fondest childhood memories are of spending every Saturday together playing "horsies" and forming our "Cool Cats Club" when we were 8. I love you my friend. You're the BEST!

Katherine Teissere

September 29, 2013

We at Starbucks miss Jenny and her family. Her memory will remain with many of us and we toast her with her favorite iced mocha. Cheers Jenny!

Katherine Teissere

September 29, 2013

For those of us at Starbucks, we will always cherish the times Jenny and her family would come in for their drinks. We toast her with her favorite iced mocha. Cheers Jenny!

September 29, 2013

I went to Ursuline with Jenny and she was always funny - made us laugh a lot. My condolences to the family on your loss

Karen Doyle

Shelly Garvin

September 29, 2013

I worked with Ron at Longs Drugs back in the day when drugstores were what they should be. He was always such a nice person...I'm so sorry for your loss Ron. Shelly Garvin

andrea johnson

September 28, 2013

she was my coach for special Olympics and I miss her.

Denise (Jolley) Witthaus

September 28, 2013

I have not seen or talked to Jen in years but I have always remembered her. Our sons met in pre-school and were friends for a while in the 80's. She was one of those people that was so vibrant and giving of her time. I remembered she played the guitar for the kids. I'm so sorry for the loss of this special human. I wish I'd seen her again...On to bigger things, Jenny.

Annie Berrey (Mascott)

September 28, 2013

Jenny and I were best friends in high school. We had so much fun together. She taught me how to drive a stick shift in her moms' red volkswagon bug. We had nick names for each other I was Anastacia and she was niferomia two crazy kids. I loved Jenny and she will always have a special spot in my heart. Love you Jen Annie

Mireille De Gryse

September 28, 2013

I know jenny and ron on facebook.I always read Jenny her blogs. And it was like I knew her like in real life :-).Dear Jenny, you will never go out of my mind and.I will always miss you.and Ron, you can always count on us. Greetings from Belgium. Mireille & Ivan

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