Jill C. Smolnik

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

This is a very late entry but I recently found a textbook Jill had given me while we were dating in college that had her name on it. I decided to google her name and found her obituary. The news made me surprisingly sad, being 35 years after I knew her and 15 years after her passing. Jill was an amazing and accomplished woman, even at the age of 20. She showed me how to live life to the fullest, do everything as well as you can, develop true friendships - I could go on and on. I am very lucky...

If I should ever leave you
whom I love
To go along the Silent Way,
grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk
Of me as if I were
beside you there.
(I'd come- - I'd come,
could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief
be barriers?)
And when you hear a song
or see a bird
I loved, please do not let
the thought of me
Be sad. . .For I am
loving you just as
I always have. ....

Dear Danny and Justin, my name is Sharon Rondeau, and I was the harpist who performed at your wedding several years ago. I used to work with Jill at HSB also.

I am devastated by your loss and am praying for you both. I know Jill is happy, just as she was on her wedding day at St. Matthew's that first Saturday after Christmas. She looked so beautiful, as I know she does now.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything I can do for...

My sincerest condolences go out to Jill’s family and friends, of which she had many. I am deeply saddened at the loss of a colleague and good friend. Since I am away, the news reached me a few days after the accident and I am still in shock and disbelief, as I am sure many still are.

Jill was always there to help or lend an ear to a problem at work or life in general. She was always inviting me over for holidays to be around her extended family knowing that mine was far away and...

I think the things that I will cherish most from Jill are her wit, intelligence, positive energy, care and her “Just DON’T say no” attitude:
* Jill, can you update this seminar on a topic you’ve never worked with before? Sure. This week? Sure.
* Jill, can you take several months off from work to be the full-time corporate representative for the United Way, but still get your work done? Sure.
* Jill, can you prepare and deliver a speech to hundreds in the Civic Center for the...

I consider it a gift and a privilege to have known and worked closely with Jill for all her years at HSB. She was a good friend and co-worker willing to take on any challenge. We spoke almost daily and she never hesitated to help with any project or problem at hand.

Jill is now in a better place, but she will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jill’s family, friends and loved ones.

Keith & Judy Burns

I never had the pleasure of meeting Jill in person, but spoke to her numerous times on the phone. She always seem to be upbeat and smiling. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. My sincerest sympathy to Jill's family and friends.

Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Smolnik. But Justin is a great friend of mine at school. When I found out what happened, I cried so hard because I remembered that he and I told eachother to have a great weekend the Friday before the accident. Justin, if you read this, I hope you know that all your friends at school care for and love you so much. We wish the best for you and your family, and I'll keep you in my prayers for your recovery. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!