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AHN, JEANNIE MARIE (Age 22)
Of Reston, VA, died on December 29, 2003 from cancer. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Lindow of Reston, VA and her father, Lark Ahn of Locust Grove, VA; her stepfather, John Lindow; stepbrothers, Lyndle and Denton Lindow; her grandparents, Dong Chan Kim and Ho Mook Kim; her friend, Peter Nguyen and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and teachers. Jeannie graduated from Glen Forest Elementary School, Glasgow Middle School and from the International Baccalaureate Program at Jeb Stuart High School. At the time of the diagnosis of her illness, she was a senior at The University of Virginia. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas a' Becket Church, 1421 Wiehle Ave., Reston, VA at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2004. Burial will be at Fairfax Memorial Park, corner of Braddock and Burke Station Rds., Fairfax, VA. Contributions may be made in Jeannie's name to The Hospice of Northern Virginia, 9300 Lee Hwy., 5th Flr., Fairfax, VA 22031. Arrangements by FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
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Jeannie is and always will remain in my thoughts, memories, and prayers. My 4 years of friendship with her on this earth was truly a gift...a gift that I continue to cherish.
Christine Lee
Friend
December 25, 2020
Jeannie,
I still think if you. It has been over 13 years since you moved on, and I can honestly say that when I think of you I smile. How could I not? We made fond memories together, you had an infectious laugh, and your warmth touched anyone who encountered you. How blessed I am to have known you. I think about how you'd be such an awesome to my kids, and the countless lives you would've touched as a teacher. Thank you for always being your authentic self. I love you always and am praying for you and your family (especially your mom).
Christine Lee
May 2, 2017
Still thinking of you and the love and light you gave. Missing you always, I'll never forget what a beautiful person you were inside and out. I wish I could talk to you, maybe you can still hear me. You made an impact on my life, and I'll never forget your kindness. Love.
Rana Mansour
November 9, 2011
Jeannie, we love you and still think about you often. We will never forget you.
September 20, 2011
thinking of you always!
janice
April 28, 2010
Thomas Karadas
September 29, 2009
Happy 28th Birthday. -Oppa.
April 28, 2009
STILL PRAYING
June 15, 2008
PRAYING
January 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Jeannie. I know we only met once, but I think about you often. i hope you're having a wonderful time in heaven and miss you all the time.
Andy
May 2, 2007
Three pink dog wood trees were planted in the courtyard at Jeb Stuart High School in memory of Jeannie. A plaque was placed near the trees on Jeannie's birthday. Also, a Korean Spice Vibernum was dedicated in memory of Jeannie at the Capital Hospice in Arlington, VA and one pink dog wood tree was planted at St. Thomas a' Becket church in Reston, VA.
Thank you for everyone's love for Jeannie.
Theresa Lindow
June 6, 2006
happy birthday, 25th!
Hemi
April 29, 2006
Jeannie and I went to JEB Stuart together. We were in yearbook and a couple other classes. I am so sorry and sad to hear of her passing. She was a sweet, smart, thoughtful young woman and I am sorry that she did not have more time to contribute all her incredible talents and traits to society. I'm praying and thinking of all her family and close friends and send my condolences.
Elizabeth Delaney Huisjen
March 25, 2006
Thinking of you.
Mary Cha
November 25, 2005
Jeannie, please be with my dad. He passed away Sunday...i miss you and i miss him and just please be with him. I know he's in heaven with you. i love you forever, Jeannie...
seongee Kim
May 31, 2005
Happy Birthday Jeannie! I love you and miss you very much.
Nancy Chung
April 29, 2005
Happy Birthday Jeannie.... miss you always....
Brandon Joo
April 29, 2005
Though I know I will see you again, I miss you buddy.
John Yi
December 29, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lindow and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter Jeannie. I met Theresa at the Candle Lighting Ceremony last Sunday. With the holidays and one-year anniversary coming up I understand it must be particularly difficult for all of you. Please take good care of yourself and if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Jessie Cowhig
December 17, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lindow and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter Jeannie. I met Theresa at the Candle Lighting Ceremony last Sunday. With the holidays and one-year anniversary coming up I understand it must be particularly difficult for all of you. Please take good care of yourself and if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Jessie Cowhig
Jessie Cowhig
December 17, 2004
jeannie, it has been awhile since i last saw you here on earth and i think of you almost every day. everytime i give a loved one flowers for a birthday, a celebration, or congratulations, i give them a huge sunflower in remembrance of you. your legacy lives on in so many ways- you have brought people together, and you have touched so many hearts with your kindness, your joy of living, your courage. i was looking through pictures the other day and caught one of you, me, and christine howling with laughter on my bed in lambeth. one of us embracing at foxfield's in 2002. one of me, adam, julie and you with a "will pay for haircut" sign, staging an impromptu barbershop on saturday night in the commons. we were silly, goofy friends and i cherish those memories:) it is my prayer that i will see you one day again, my friend. these are some of my favorite lines of poetry by kahlil gibran, and they bring comfort to me when i think of you. enjoy your peace, jeannie marie. we love you.
"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing,
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb,
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."
Meg Lantz
November 8, 2004
even though i only saw you a couple of times at my cousins house, it was fun getting to know you. You really inspired me with your great personality and hard working skills. After knowing how hard you worked through high school and the things that you have accomplished, it had encouraged me to work harder to be a succesful person like you.
Jennifer Lieu
August 26, 2004
I miss you, Jeannie. I wish I could have been a better friend. I think it is so strange that you should have to die, and that you had to go through so much pain. We grew apart but I kept you in my heart. My only belief in Heaven is that if it exists, you are there.
July 19, 2004
God, give me patience. I thought I was done with the race, but i see there are still several more miles to run. Help me to be thankful for how far we have come. Thank you that you are still continuing to heal me inside and out. Amen.
From: "There's a Geranium in Your Cranium: by Barbara Johnson
I miss you! unni
Jeein Shin
May 30, 2004
Jeannie's family would like to thank everyone who left messages in this guest book. Jeannie was awarded her BA degree in Spanish from the University of Virginia at commencement exercises on May 16. The degree was accepted by Jeannie's mother, Theresa Lindow.
John Lindow
May 19, 2004
Happy Birthday Jeannie. I miss you.
Nancy Chung
April 29, 2004
happy birthday, jeannie! i think about you constantly and i miss you more than i can say. you're always in my heart.
janice ough
April 29, 2004
Happy 23rd birthday today...you would have been 23 today. I think of you every day and I pray for you and your parents every day. I miss you terribly. Keep smilin down at us from heaven. Love you...each and every day forever.
Seongee Kim
April 29, 2004
Hey Jeannie~ it's judy, nancy's cousin. I remember seeing you at nancy's birthday parties and I just remember how nice you were. Even though I dont know you well enough, I still think about you every once in a while. Your death has touched me in a certain way that I cant even describe. You are a very special person and i hope that you rest in peace.
Judy Huynh
April 29, 2004
Hey, Jeannie.
It's been a rough month since you've passed away... I wrote a song in your honor and I hope to record it soon, I'll make sure to send your mom a copy and I hope you like it, hearing me practice it from heaven. I miss you so much and I wish I didn't have to write a song, a song like this about you, but you've inspired me in so many ways, and in this last way, I hope to keep you alive in this song. Before you passed away, I started writing a song about you and hope, hope of you getting better. But in the middle of it, you passed away and I was left with starting all over again. With this song, I hope I attain the same amount of glory you had while you lived and even though it's a personal struggle on my end through this song about you, I can't help but it being a coping method for me. At any rate, I wanted you to know that I think about you every day, I have your picture within a sunflower frame beside me, and even though I am still having trouble with deleting you from my cell phone and email and even messaging services, I just still wish this didn't happen. There's one excerpt that I want to put in here(don't worry it's copyrighted): You left me with a smile on your face, a memory I will never erase. But before you went away, there's something I wish I said to you, I should've told you "I love you". I love you, Jeannie...always have and always will.
Virginia
February 13, 2004
hi unni. how is the weather?
it's very hot in Florida and it's only February. Crazy, isn't it?
I'm so amazed by how many people's lives you have touched. I wish I could be like you. God Bless~
Jeein Shin
February 12, 2004
Jeannie,
I will miss the way you constantly surprised me. Who will say "Mary.." with a shake of her head and a smile? To my book-worm of the year competitor, I'll miss you always.
Mary
Mary Cha
February 11, 2004
I LOVE YOU.
Peter Nguyen
January 15, 2004
Jeannie was my violin student at Glen Forest ES. A wonderful person and a wonderful student. My condolences to her family and friends.
Stephen Shook
January 12, 2004
Everyone somehow takes on an aura of 'specialness' after they die--but Jeannie, you had that aura in life, too. You will never be forgotten by those who were priveleged enough to know you. Thank you. Your death is so awfully wrong.
Pam Richmond
January 8, 2004
Jeannie,
I'll always have the honor of saying I shared a wonderful first year of college with you in Fitzhugh. Your smiling face will forever be in my memories. God bless you and your family. Love always, Krissy
Krissy Gluchowski
January 6, 2004
Rest in peace.
Steve Reidell
January 6, 2004
jeannie,
i've been home for a day now and i still don't feel like myself yet. i know you're watching over all of us right now, smiling in the sunflowers. i can only imagine that this is all part of a greater plan. i miss you so much. you will always have my love.
jason ough
January 6, 2004
dear Jeanne,
you brought something to my life that I didn't have before, and you've definitely made a difference in who I am today. Thank you. I miss you and I'll never forget you.
Ryan Huang
January 6, 2004
Jeannie's smile and sincerety touched my heart everytime I saw her. On my first day of college, I knew that I had a friend in Jeannie. Her presence will truly be missed by all. May Gold bless you and your family.
Vicky Chatha
January 5, 2004
Jeannie, I remember seeing you at a GCF Bible Study once, but didn't get a chance to really know you. I'm sorry for this missed opportunity, but you have been in my prayers when you were sick. Now you are well, with a new body and no pain. Your family is now in my prayers. Rest in peace, Jeannie. There are only smiles in Heaven.
Deborah Park
January 5, 2004
I just don't know what to say. Thank you for the countless good memories you have given me. You will always forever be in my heart.
Liem Le
January 5, 2004
Jeannie,
I prayed the Rosary for fifty four days for your well being during your painful period. I know you are at rest and at peace in the Lord's house. Now you must watch over your mother Theresa. I'm so sad that you are no longer with us but I think the Lord has another plan for you in heaven. I hope the Lord gives your mother confort and strength to get through this trying time. I will always miss you and I promise you I will continue to give your mother my friendship.
Chi Cha Harris
January 4, 2004
Jeannie,
I am at a loss. But I really want you to know -- I thank you for your warmest smile and kindest heart. Rest in peace and I thank God for giving me a precious opportunity to have met you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love-
Younjie Kim
January 4, 2004
Jeannie,
You are one of those rare special people able to bring a smile to any person's face. I miss our conversations. Know that wherever you are, you are loved deeply. You will not be forgotten. Bless you and your family.
Justin Chan
January 4, 2004
Jeannie,
You were a very intelligent, sweet and caring person. I will remember many fond memories of middle school orchestra and high school spanish. You will be missed, but not forgotten. My heart felt prayers are with you and your family. "May God Stand Between You And All The Empty Places You Must Walk." Old Egyptian Proverb
Amanda Farley
January 3, 2004
I remember the day we met first year of college like it was yesterday. You have touched my life, and I thank God that I had opportunity to know and love you. May god bless you and your family.
Chieko Clarke
January 3, 2004
Jeannie- I was so thankful when i first got to know you during our second-year ed. school classes; your companionship and your very caring and genuine presence meant a lot to me. I will never forget going to and from classes together and the conversations we had on the way about our lives and silly ed. school things ... i am truly thankful you lived near me that year, and we got to know each other during our walks to Ruffner.
Lottie Baker
January 2, 2004
Someone as special, kind, and loving as Jeannie will be missed at Curry. She is a respected member of our community and we'll miss everything she has to say and share. She was a great person and a great teacher.
Anna Roberts
January 2, 2004
Jeannie, you are the most honorable person I know. You were my UVA liason and I'm really going to miss that when I visit UVA in February. Your charming personality, your beautiful eyes, your touching smile, your sweetness, and the loyalty and devotion you give to your friends will surely be missed. However, you should know that my loyalty and devotion to you does not end in life. I'll be thinking of you everyday. BTW I'm still looking forward to you visiting me at Virginia Tech like you said. Please come by anytime. Continue to watch over your friends and family just as you have done in life.
I can't wait to see you again. I really miss you...
You'll be in my heart always,
Alvin
Alvin Manalo
January 2, 2004
One of my last memories of Jeannie, which was before she was sick, took place on a visit back to Reston. I had returned to Virginia for a short visit for a friend’s wedding. Theresa and my father had told me that she would be coming home from UVA for a visit. Since I moved to Seattle and she had gone to college, I had missed seeing her.
When Jeannie arrived home, her mother greeted her at the door. Theresa doted over her daughter and noticed a new hair color of purple. While Jeannie settled her belongings she explained the usual youthful reason why she had dyed her hair. I was then more amused by the whole situation. Theresa sighed and soon forgot about the purple hair and was just happy to have her daughter home again.
Later that night we all had dinner together. At one point Jeannie and I were at the dinner table alone. We were talking about her new hair color. She leaned over the table and whispered that she wanted to get a tattoo. I was a little shocked. Even though I have a few tattoos of my own I thought maybe the idea was not such a good one for her. I told her I thought her mother would never like the idea and I feared that somehow I would be used as her excuse for getting a tattoo. I told her she should really think about why she would want a tattoo. And then think about it again.
I never knew if she got a tattoo or not. I never got the chance to find out. When my father told me that he was going to get remarried again I was very happy for him but even more happy to find out that Jeannie would be the younger sister that I never had. When I was very little I had always wanted a younger brother or sister. And I was happy to finally have one, especially one like Jeannie. I am grateful that Jeannie was a part of my family. I will always remember her.
Denton Lindow
January 2, 2004
Little Miss Jeannie:
I will never forget our Ed school memories. Your sweet smile and gentle disposition will certainly have a place in my heart forever.
May you rest in peace.
Sarah Greene
January 2, 2004
Dear Jeannie,
Hello! Ill never forget your smiles and kindness. You are a great person. Never forget... que sos una persona muy amable y que siempre das alegria.
Gracias por todo.
David No
January 2, 2004
Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie Ahn. I can not describe the mixture of emotions I am feeling at the moment. I will miss your warm smile and sweetness. You have touched many people in your life and you will always be in my thoughts and memories.
Imran Shah
January 2, 2004
From Korean school to Korean dancing classes to endless sleepovers and phone conversations to laughing our butts off, these memories are golden. And even though we can't make more memories together, I will always remember your beautiful long hair with those frizzy bangs (at one point), our room nine jokes, our fascination for korean pop music, our early 90s spandex like pants, and eveything about our friendship evolving over the past 11 years. Out of our 22 years, you are the sweetest person I have ever known and I believe, through you, I've been touched by an angel. Jinhee, You are inimitable. I love you, always have and always will.
Virginia Kim
January 2, 2004
Jeannie,
Words can only cheapen the measure of how much you will be missed. Times like these should be defined by what one is feeling. My heart hardens and breaks as I think of all of those who had the honor of knowing you and now share in pain of your loss and the duty of carrying on with the same strength and verve as you had in life. You were the only one I could call "uhn-nee" and feel proud about it. You are loved by so many. And you will be remembered and missed, until the moment when we all get the chance to see you again.
John Yi
January 2, 2004
Jeannie,
You brought your mother and those who knew you great happiness, peace, and hope. You are a gift from heaven to your mother.
Jinny Koo
January 2, 2004
Eventhough I'm her cousin, I didn't know her all too well because I live far away. However, I could still remember her smile, kindness, and her voice. When she tried to talk in Korean, she would mess up time to time, but it was all fun.
I love you Jeannie!
Sang Hoon Shin
January 2, 2004
Jeannie,
You had the most wonderful and selfless heart. I will always love you and I'll never forget all the memories that we shared together.
Bobby Cheon
January 2, 2004
unni, i'm very sad that we've lost you but i glad to know that you're not in pain anymore. i know you'll be watching us from heaven. i love you. rest in peace...
Jeein Shin
January 2, 2004
Wherever I go, whatever I do... Jeannie, you will always be with me. Love, Hae Joo.
Hae Joo Cheon
January 2, 2004
Jeannie...
Your sweet smile, your selfless nature, your effortless grace, your easy-going attitude, your love for life and its littlest things... I feel fortunate to have been part of your life.
I'll miss you forever and always.
Brandon Wontae Joo
January 2, 2004
Your pursuit to excellence, your kindness, and your friendly smile will be forever with us.
Lyndle Lindow
January 2, 2004
Jeannie,
We will miss your smile and your laughter. Nora will miss blowing bubbles and dancing with you. We will hang onto these happy memories together, and will forever remember you when we blow bubbles!
Cordes Lindow
January 2, 2004
i will miss u jeannie, my nunita, mi hermanita, mi girasolsita, mi monita bonita,..........lb
Leonardo Byon
January 2, 2004
Theresa, you continue to be in my prayers. May God give you His peace. Much love, Cathy
Cathy Flowers
January 2, 2004
Jeannie,
All of your family and friends miss you very much, but we know you are in the arms of a loving Jesus Christ. You were the brave one, and I praise your patience and endurance of your pain. Thank you for always showing your goodness to everybody. You were a perfect example of how we should live our lives on this earth and how we should follow Christ. And now you are at peace in heaven being a guardian angel for your mother. We will all miss you.
Kay Moir
January 1, 2004
Jeannie,
God called his angel home. Fitzhugh will forever miss you. Peace be with you.
Jerita DeBraux
January 1, 2004
Jeannie-
You have touched the lives of so many people and we thank you. May God be with you and your family.
Brent Hoo
January 1, 2004
Others may look at you as just a person, a person who loved and was loved. I see you as a great friend, but inside, you are more than that which words cannot explain. Not only just a friend, but a role model and a mentor. You helped me through the struggling times of my life, and I had nothing to repay you with except for my love and friendship, and that was more than what you wanted. You will be missed greatly by me and my family, rest in peace.
Ronald Kim
January 1, 2004
Jeannie,I remember we went to summer camp together and we had so much fun. You were such a great friend and a big sister to me. My condolences goes out to your family, and I hope you rest in peace.
Estelle, Heejin, Kim
January 1, 2004
Jeannie,
Can you believe that I am at a lost for words? Me, the girl that would call you or hang out in your room rambling on about nothing? All I can express at this moment is that I will miss you dearly and will never forget the countless moments we have shared together over the course of our 15 year+ friendship. You were one of the few constants in my life. I love you and will always remember you fondly.
Nancy Chung
January 1, 2004
What a privilege it was to know you and your family. You were loved by us all.
Renee Dean
January 1, 2004
I hope you finally find some peace in the Heavens above. I miss you so much.
You were always so kind to me...I will be in debt forever.
"...siempre estaran en mi
esos bellos momentos
que pasamos sin saber
Que un amigo es una luz
brillando la oscuridad
Siempre seras mi amigo
no importa nada mas." ~ Enanitos Verdes.
You will always be remembered Jeannie Marie Ahn. Rest In Peace.
Maria Yoo
December 31, 2003
Jeannie,
I love you so much. You were always such an inspiration to me with your big heart, beautiful smile, and selflessness. I think of you everyday and remember the wonderful memories we created together. Jeannie, you will always have a special place in my heart, and I will see you in my prayers.
Love, Christine
Christine Chun
December 31, 2003
Jeannie ~ I remember vividly your excitement for life and the confidence and independence you found in college. My heart and thoughts are with your family.
John Jesus
December 31, 2003
Jeannie~
You will be missed. You are a blessing to this world and will not be forgotten. I hope that you didn't suffer at all at the time of your passing.
Cliff Chen
December 31, 2003
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