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22, died on October 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado where she was a senior on an academic scholarship at Regis University. She was born on December 14, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Thomas and Cheryl Markham. She was a beautiful and intelligent young lady. She had an amazing sense of humor and always knew how to have fun and make others smile. Surviving with her parents, are 2 big sisters, Chrissie and Michele, her grandmothers, Corrie Black and Helen Markham, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The Visitation will be Wednesday, October 21st from 5 to 8pm, with a rosary at 7pm held at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road Peoria, AZ 85381. The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 10am at St. James Catholic Church, 19640 N 35th Ave Glendale, AZ 85308.
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Miss you so much my teenie weenie Jeannie.
Ms. Black
November 8, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Marty & Jamie Stacy
November 2, 2009
Tom, Cheryl, Michelle and Chrissie,
We are so very sorry for the loss in your family, she is in God's hands now. You all are in our prayers.
Brad Parker
October 29, 2009
To The Markham Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you each and every day.
Mesa Materials
Vikki Kroff
October 29, 2009
Tom and Cheryl,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your daughter, Jeannie. I have been praying for you everyday and said a rosary for Jeannie. What a beautiful angel she is. God bless you and your entire family. Love Vikki
Nancy Wilde
October 29, 2009
Tom and Family,
There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Allison Jennings
October 28, 2009
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him."
Jeannette was a beautiful spirit -- may that live on through you, her family, with hope.
Jeff Schulz
October 26, 2009
The Markham"s,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
(Jeff Schulz)
October 26, 2009
Dear Markham Family,
You are in prayers,may your faith sustain you.
Grant Family, Mansfield Connecticut
Katie and Erin Devinney's teammate at UCONN
Brian Beckno
October 24, 2009
Dear Michele and Markham Family - May the Lord send you his peace in this time of tremendous loss and sorrow. Michele, Jeannette was so blessed to have you as her sister. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy...
Wendy Ruiloba
October 23, 2009
Tom, Cheryl, Michelle, Chrissy:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words for the loss you have suffered. We love you all and we are very very sorry we could not make the services.
God Bless You and Your Family...
Pat Wendy & Kris
GILHERTO & LYNN SALAZAR
October 22, 2009
Markham Family,
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU ,YOU ARE IN OUR PAYERS AND THOUGHTS ALWAYS AT THIS TIME. MAY YOU HEARTS BE LIFTED OF PAIN AND SADDNESS AND BE FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES , HAPPY TIMES WE NEVER MET HER BUT SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL GIRL.WE ARE VERY SORRY.IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU TO HELP JUST ASK,WE WILL SAY A SPECIAL PRAYER
PEACE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS
October 22, 2009
My heart broke for your family when I heard about Jeanette. There are no words that I can say to possibly heal your pain, but please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Megan Pioth
Lori Ferries
October 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your family. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and grief you are feeling right now. I only met you once but your concern and support for Jeannette was very evident. There are so many unanswered questions that only she and God know but take comfort in the beautiful memories you have of Jeannette and that she is now safe in God's arms.
Lori Ferries, Erin's mom (her roommate)
Richard Francis
October 22, 2009
My deepest condolences to all the Markham family. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Beverly Burchett
October 22, 2009
To the Markham Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard Archie
October 22, 2009
Mr. Tom
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know the value you placed on your family. I am deeply saddened to hear this news. May God take you and your family into his keeping.
C. Richard Archie H and M Const. Co., Inc.
October 22, 2009
Cheryl, Chrissie, Tom and Michelle -
No words can express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers, now and forever!!
Tracy Biggs and Family
RGG United Contractors
October 22, 2009
To The Markham Family,
From all of us at RGG, our sincerest condolences go out to you all during this difficult time. We only wish you all the best and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim & Stacey Morrison
October 21, 2009
Tom, Cheryl, Michelle & Chrissy,
We were deeply saddened to hear about Jeannie. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Maria Forney
October 21, 2009
My deepest condolences to your family in this time of mourning. May you find comfort in each other and in our Father; my family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.”
-2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Ervin&Kay West
October 21, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.Our prayers go out to all of you.May Gods peace and comfort surround you at this difficult time.your family has always held a special place in our hearts as we shared the love of softball together. The West Family(ervin,kay,(and as you always referred to them Tom) fred and other fred
Rhonda Stout
October 20, 2009
Dear Tom and Cheryl,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the pain is unbearable,but with faith and the grace of God he will hold you and carry you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Fulcher Stout and Family
Pat Weaver
October 20, 2009
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee Morgan
October 20, 2009
There are no words that can make the loss less painful, but just know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
KFM Striping & Curb Co
October 20, 2009
We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in your time of loss.
Your friends at KFM Striping and Curb Company (Phoenix, AZ)
October 20, 2009
To Tom, Cheryl, Michele, and Chrissie....
We are so saddened by your loss of Jeanie. This hits so close to home because we know your relationship between parents and daughters are so much like ours. We all watched our kids grow up together. We shared their triumphs and their struggles. The special place they make in your heart will never diminish. It’s at times like these that I question, why? Why do bad things like this happen to good people? It challenges your faith in God. Why would a loving and merciful God want any good person to suffer? Perhaps, our Lord has decided that Jeannie has endured enough of this world and now can celebrate eternal life in heaven. That is what I choose to believe. I believe we will all reunite when our time has come. I saw this saying from an unknown author and wanted to share it with you all. I hope that it gives you some comfort through this really difficult time.
“The Kingdom of God is….
A land where life is celestial laughter and forever fun
Prodigal sons return and Wayward daughters find rest
Absent fathers attend to payment and Unfit mothers are capable
Abandoned children are secure and the Unborn have names
A land where stars wish upon us
Forgiveness falls like rain
Beauty is found in every beast
Lost causes are won
Chocolate is nutritious
Singers sing colors but never the blues
Purity is pleasure
Justice is service
Kindness is courage
Humility is nobility
Charity is cherished
Fidelity is forever
A land where we shall see our God face to face
Secure in His arms
Reunite with our best friend from Nazareth
Behold the beautiful vision of God
Be forever home.”
I pray that Jeannie has found her way home and is celebrating in the Kingdom of Heaven now and forever. I also pray that your wonderful memories of her keep her spirit in you alive for a lifetime.
With Sincerest Prayers and Sympathy,
Michael and Dawn Frank
Andy Davis
October 20, 2009
My family's prayers are with you.
Rich Hartline
October 20, 2009
Dear Tom and Family, VCC sends it's prayers and thoughts to you and yours. May you find strength through this most difficult time.
Dean and Tina Doherty
October 20, 2009
"We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you."
Gail Pelfrey
October 20, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Karen De Los Reyes
October 20, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with your framily.. Karen & Tiffany De Los Reyes
Cathy Cosgrove
October 20, 2009
To the entire Markham family may the love and strength of friends and family carry you through this time of sorrow. God's love to all of you.
October 20, 2009
Tom, Cheryl, Michele & Chrissie, We want you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family. We will pray for you all to give you the strength to get through this difficult time. God Bless you and your family. Rick, Diane & Kari Quinn
Jeanine Cruickshank
October 20, 2009
Tom,Cheryl,Michelle,Chrissy,
We heartfully send our condolences. We pray god will help dry your tears,and remain with you always, and comfort you from this day forward. Memories of Jeannie will be forever in our hearts.
With Love, Chris,Jeanine,Kailey,Kristen&Dana
October 19, 2009
Tom Markham and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Clarence,Angeles and Tristan Douglas
Mike & Terri Rose
October 19, 2009
Our most sincere condolences to the Tom Markham family and the extended Markham family. Our prayers are with you.
Larry Martinez
October 19, 2009
To The Markham Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength.
Bartt Underwood
October 19, 2009
Dear Tom, Cheryl, Michelle, Chrissy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I haven't seen or talked to any of you in quite some time, but want you to know we are thinking of you.
Bartt, Denice, Ryan and Taylor Underwood
October 19, 2009
Dear Cheryl and family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the love and grace of God comfort and hold you close together as a family. We want to help in anyway we can. Reach out to us for anything.
Sincerely,
Jeff, Melissa, Sherry, Kerry, Rachel, Carolyn and Brittany (TRS)
Sabrina Andrade
October 19, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Markham and the family and friends of Jeannette:
I am a Regis student studying from Virginia. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jeannette and hope that God will comfort you in this time of great sorrow. I am praying for your family.
with Sympathy,
Sabrina Andrade
Haymarket, VA
October 18, 2009
Tom,Cheryl,Michelle,Chrissy,
The entire family sends each of you our deepest condolences. We have such wonderful memories when Jeannie, Chrissy and Analise played ball together. She truly is an angel now. With deepest sympathy,
Andy, Sonja (Mazon), Elisa, Andy Jr. and Analise Rubalcava
Micah, Carol, Brian & Jeffrey Aronson
October 18, 2009
Jeannette was a wonderful, sweet and beautiful young woman. We have many fond memories of her growing up. We are blessed to have known her. Our hearts are with Tom, Cheryl, Michelle & Chrissie. With endless friendship and love -
Jayme & Michael Knapp
October 18, 2009
Upon hearing the news of your loss a prayer was started for you and your family. My thoughts reach out to you and yours as you go through this difficult time. We cannot understand why but know that Jeannette is in good hands and as you begin the road ahead remember how loved she was and how much she loved you all.
Dorothy Negrete
October 18, 2009
Our thoughts are with you during this time of great loss, though we will always hold dear the loving memories that Jeannie and your family have shared with us over these past 17+ years. Jeannie, you will be greatly missed, but forever in our HEARTS! You were an Angel then, and are truly one now. Watch over others who need you the most today and always. Give comfort to your family and friends as they make it through this difficult time. God Bless, the Negrete Family
October 18, 2009
Jeannie,
I love you so much and will miss you. My special nickname for you (bea...) will always be just like you - special.
love,
ac
Mr. & Mrs. Hollis Loper
October 18, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mark Seifert
October 18, 2009
I personally didn't have the chance to know Jeannie, yet I would like to pass along my condolences and prays to Jeannie's mother, father, sisters, grandmothers and all her relatives and friends. God knew it was time to bring her home and He will provide the strength to those who mourn her departure. Godspeed Jeannie!!!
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