Jerilynn B. "Jeri" Changar

Earl,

I miss Jeri so much. She was a force of nature: a light for our community and world, the strongest, most determined, level headed, passionate, compassionate, funny, brilliant, organized, honest person I have known. I wish we had played more Scrabble, that we could have sold more of her necklaces, that she was still with us. She brought color and beauty wherever she was.

Love,
Helene and George

Earl,
I just heard of Jeri's passing, and I am so incredibly saddened. My sympathy is with you and your family. I will always remember Jeri for her generous, caring, upbeat, creative, and loving personality. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to know her. Jeri will never be forgotten.
Love,
Jeanne Fernandez

I was lucky enough to experience the radiance of Jeri's smile from the moment we met in 1973 at CEMREL. Jeri could always tickle a laugh out of me or spark an insight from within. When I see bright colors, puppies or someone who thinks outside the box, I will be remembering Jeri.
~Fran Lang

Dear Earl,

Jeri was an important part of the Neve family and so inclusive of everyone that Byron and I took the opportunity to help create the "doorway" for the Shekinah that she designed. We will miss her and send our sympathy to you and your family. Byron and Lyla Michelson

I knew Jeri as an extremely dedicated professional who loved the arts and taught her students well. I was fortunate enough to have been one of her students and to have learn many invaluable lessons under her tenure at SIU-E. My condolences her family and loved ones.

Jeri was an inspiration and a joy. She taught with fire and grace. Her influence poured into so many classrooms throughout the metro area. I will miss her as a teacher and as the wonderful, colorful person she was.
My sympathy to her family and all who loved her.

Jeri was a BIG reason why I became an art teacher. I would not be the person I am with out her influance and words of kindness.

Jeri was a mentor, a teacher and, most significantly, an inspiration to me. When I was 12, my mom, Diane (and a colleage and collaborator of Jeri's) got me a job with Jeri. Thank goodness!She taught me so many wonderful things about music, art, design, jewelry and love of life. I cherish her and appreciate her each day.

Earl,
I was shocked to read the news this morning. It had been a while since I last saw you both. Loved your visits to the gallery - Jeri was always upbeat and sparked things up with her energy, big smile and laughs. I know what a loss this is for you but for all that knew her as well. Jeri was a great person, a real artist and friend to so many. We will take Jeri's spirit to heart and keep our memory of her strong.