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Jennifer Sue Herbst
1959 - 2015
Jennifer Sue Herbst
1959 - 2015
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BORN
1959
DIED
2015
Jennifer Herbst Obituary
Jennifer was born in Sheridan, WY to parents Richard and Beverly (Laya) Pilch on February 18, 1959. She graduated 8th grade from Holy Name and was a 1977 graduate of Sheridan High School. She married Perry Herbst on December 10, 1977. Together they had three children: Christopher, Zachary and Emily. Though they eventually divorced, Jennifer was an integral part of Perry's life after his accident in 2006.
Jennifer was passionate about her family and friends, sharing adventures with her granddaughter Natalee, spending time with her dog Vada and cat, Sophie. She enjoyed camping, going to the mountains with her companion Dale Gleason, bike rides with Natalee, walking, gardening, live music, hunting for artifacts and garage sales. She was a member of Holy Name Church.
Jennifer was preceded in death by: her father, Richard, uncle, Bill Laya, aunt, Joan Simmons, uncle, Jerry Laya, niece, Beth Herbst, father in law, Jack Herbst and dear family friend, Tucker Galloway. She is survived by her companion, Dale Gleason, children, Christopher Herbst of Billings, MT, Zachary Herbst of Sheridan, WY, Emily (Joe) Arseneaux of Whitefish, MT, her mother, Beverly Peckham and stepfather, Joel Peckham of Sheridan, WY, siblings, Janice (Bruce) Shaver of Forsyth, MT, Jolene (Bill) Sundberg of Bullhead City, AZ, Jerry (Kathleen) Pilch of Sheridan, WY, John (Polly Rhodes) Pilch of Dayton, WY, granddaughter Natalee Herbst, Emily and Joe's baby boy due in November as well as nieces and nephews, Zade Morgan, Colter Morgan, Annie Shaver, Mark Pilch, Tara Pilch, J.R. Herbst, Andy Herbst, Erin Holmes, Brandt Herbst, Blake Herbst, Dylan Herbst and Marshall Herbst.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Holy Name Church with Father Jim Heiser officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
Memorials to honor Jennifer may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jennifer's last wish was to be an organ donor, which allows her light to shine on.
Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in The Sheridan Press (Sheridan, WY).
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Brenda
June 27, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of Jennifer's sudden passing. May the God who gives peace be with all of you and help ease the pain in your hearts.
Jan & Dick Pallach
June 26, 2015
Our prayers to you all. I cannot ever remember a time when we ran into each other that Jennifer didn't have a smile, she was always so thoughtful, & yet loved all the beauty in this world, she truly was a child of God. May her positive ways and great smile live on in all of the lives she's touched. Although she left this world way to soon , she lived every moment with LOVE. God Bless,
Jen Sybrant
June 26, 2015
Life will not be the same without Jenny here with us. She was an amazing mother and great friend to me. My thoughts and prayers to everyone who's lives were touched by this incredible lady.
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June 26, 2015
Jennifer was a joy to call a friend. While it has been some time since we have connected due to our different lives and places, the impact from our friendship is very much a part of me to this day. Memories are blessings for those left behind so that they may find the strength to go on living in Jennifer's absence. Our thoughts and prayers are with her families. May your light shine on Jennifer!
Bob and Barbie Morton, SLC, UT
June 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29 : 11, 12 says, " For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope. And you will call me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. "
Lola and Arnold Lucero
June 25, 2015
Chris, Zak and Emily -- our deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this sad time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was much too young to leave this earth,
June 25, 2015
I am so sorry for this loss to the family, close friends, AND all the VA co-workers. I passed her many times in the tramway--smile on her face and saying hi to me. She was a friendly, sweet lady and I will miss her!
Val Burgess
June 25, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a shock to lose someone so young. I hope your hearts mend softly.
karyn christianson
June 25, 2015
Jennifer had such a kind soul. She was a true friend to me. The world without her will not be the same. But heaven will sure be jumping!! (: until we meet again my friend.
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