JoLynne Van Valkenburg

I only had the honor of meeting JoLynne once, when her sister Nancy married my brother. But I did get a few opportunities to talk with her on the phone and I will truly miss those phone calls. The Wallace family extends our deepest sympathy to Nancy and her family. We are very sorry for the loss of someone you loved so much. We love you.

Jolynne loved oatmeal and often wondered how delicious it would be to bathe in. After that, she began signing her emails to me as "Jo Oats". I loved and respected this great woman who added so much to my life.

I knew Jo through a Reiki class she took from me. She was a delightful and warm woman. Her sweetness was always present, even when things were hard. I remember sitting in her kitchen talking and laughing. I will miss her. Gentle thoughts to her family and close friends.

JoLynne, I'm sorry that you passed on so young. I won't forget the laughs and anguish we shared at the News

JoLynn it has been some years I will allways have fond memories of your visits to our home amoung the many cousins from that part of the family tree you were one that I could relate too.

JoLynne taught me journalism at BYU. I have thought about her frequently since I left school. I am glad I knew her, and I am greatful for the things I learned from her. They have served me well. I am better because I knew JoLynne.

Dear Family,
On behalf of the Roy & Lois Passey family, we want to send you our love and condolences. We will always cherish the memories we have of JoLynne. As one of JoLynne's "sisterns", Lois would read her hilarious emails and pass them along to us for a good giggle. I personally loved to be in JoLynne's presence. She had an eager enthusiasm for life, in spite of her health limitations, and she was a master of witty humor, gentle persuasion, and positive encouragement. Her love...

My sincerest condolences to the family.

I was fortunate to have JoLynne as a friend the past two years. The first time we met we laughed and cried together as we shared our lives and got to know each other. What a wonderful sense of humor she had! I count her as a dear friend and I, with many others, will miss her!

She made a difference in my life. I am fortunate to have had such a dear (and delicious) friend.