Jody Ellen Halvorsen

On July 8, 2022, Jody Halvorsen passed away in her home from cancer. Whenever Jody walked into a room, her beautiful smile accompanied by the adorable dimples in her rosy cheeks would light it up. You couldn't help but smile when you saw her! Her beauty beamed inside and out! She was so brave, very strong, always considerate of others, and was extremely thoughtful. We will forever cherish the many beautiful moments shared during her lifetime. She was a beautiful and kind woman. Jody passed away in her home from cancer.

Jody Ellen Halvorsen was born on December 3, 1961 to Jill Corinne Kerns and Richard E. Halvorsen in Los Gatos, CA. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt. She was easy going, very witty, always smiling, and exceptionally bright. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals, and going to her son, Blake's, baseball games! Jody touched the lives and hearts of so many.

Jody lived on the Sacramento River in Redding, CA until 1972 when her family moved to Igo, CA. There she finished Elementary and Jr. High School at Igo-Ono School. She attended 9th grade at Nova (where her dad taught Geography and Earth Science) and graduated from Shasta High School in 1979.

After High School Jody went to Chico State (1979 to 1984) and earned her BA in Business. She moved to Denver in 1985 and used her degree to manage packing and shipping companies (Craters and Freighters & Pac Mail). She also opened her restaurant "Crepes" in downtown Denver. She married Johnny Wilson in 1988, and son, Blake, was born in March 1990. In 2011 she moved to Newport, OR where she was a manager at The Elizabeth Inn. She also managed at Walmart. She leaves behind many very dear friends in Newport.

Jody is survived by her son, Blake and wife Leah Wilson; mother, Jill Halvorsen; sister, Kris and husband Steve Schenbeck, sister Suki and husband Macy Meyer. She leaves her nieces and nephews Whitney and husband Mike Coakley, JayJay and husband Matt Lyman, Paul and wife Natalie, Jill and husband Steven Nabena; and her great nieces and nephews Felicity Rose Meyer, Gavin Steven Coakley, Ellery Grace Nabena, Warren Adam Meyer, Aubrey Elizabeth Coakley, Asher Macy Nabena, Clyde Robert Meyer, and Holly Anne Lyman.

Jody was preceded in death by her father, Dick Halvorsen (2013) and her nephew, Macy Adam Meyer (2003).

In lieu of flowers, Jody requested donations be made to the George Mark Children's House in San Leandro, CA.

George Mark focuses on quality of life and continuity of care for children with illnesses that modern healthcare cannot yet cure, or for those who have chronic medical conditions. George Mark Children's Fund