Jennifer Gillen Rasmussen

Jennifer Gillen Rasmussen

Scottsdale - Jennifer Gillen Rasmussen, age 54, died at her home in Scottsdale, AZ on February 18, 2018. She was born in Richmond, VA on April 18th, 1963 to Francis and Brenda (Kiaer) Gillen and was the eldest of six children. Jennifer was married to Robert Rasmussen, and she was the loving mother of her four wonderful children, Henry, Will, Christopher and Loulou. She attended Convent the Sacred Heart in New York, NY, Garrison Forest School in Baltimore, MD and Colby Sawyer College. Jennifer was a gifted athlete who maintained a competitive tennis game throughout her life. Jennifer was an avid reader, an accomplished cook and a gracious host who enjoyed entertaining friends and family. She was generous and had the knack for finding the perfect gift for her loved ones. Since childhood, one of Jennifer's happiest places was spending summers at the beach in Quogue, NY with dear friends and family. In life, Jennifer was most proud of her four children: Henry, Will, Christopher and Loulou, whom she all considered her shining stars. Jennifer was a true friend and a great listener. She had a fun loving personality and an infectious sense of humor. She will be remembered as a kind soul and greatly missed by all her knew her. Jennifer was predeceased by her parents and survived by her husband and children, siblings Chipper, Spencer, Chris, Amanda and Loulie, 12 nieces and nephews and her mother and father-in-law, June and Bob Rasmussen. A service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11am at Messinger Pinnacle Peak, 8555 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ. A Memorial Service for Jennifer will be held in Quogue, NY over the summer.