Patricia Ann Jansen

Our wonderful sister/friend has left a gaping hole in our frambly! Thank the gods we have a billion memories to carry us over. Don and her family, my heart goes out to you all!

I was at school (that's my job!) pretending to be able to focus. As soon as the students were dismissed at the end of the day, I laid my head on a desk and just bawled! Then, I sat up and said, "I am going to write a poem for Pat!" And, I did! Here it is:

a poem for my sister (an original poem by W. Carnell, 03/01/2023)

Sister of mine,
You are my sister!
We grew up together. We laughed. We cried.
We carried on in this world - connecting when we could and leaning on each other.

There is an empty space now, in my life. You left it there when you went to Heaven.
I am happy for you, I truly am!

And now, you know of all Heaven´s mysteries.

I hope you will come and visit me!
When my sorrows make me cry,
I will think of you! I will wish for a hug from you to comfort me.

When others laugh and I hear you...
and I see the brightest smile, ever!
I will think of you...
and know that you have sent me a gift
To remind me to laugh...
And to love, in the way that you did... while you were here with me.

Life on earth is just too damn (dang) short!
And I know that now, without you here.

I will carry you in my heart...
And every day, I will remember you.

I miss you, Pat! ...dear sister of mine.

I was friends with Pat throughout high school. I thought it was so cool she had a pet monkey!! She was so much fun. She and I had gotten into trouble in Chicago when we were on a youth group church trip. We were always having so much fun. I´m so sorry for your loss.

A gift in Pat´s name has been made to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Pat I will miss you so much. You were such an amazing friend and I will always cherish that. Thank you for being you. I love you my friend.

I am so sad to hear this. I have great memories working with Pat, what a character! We worked so hard together our fingers & hands would bleed...haha My sincerest condolences to hubby Don and all who loved her. Rest in peace my friend.

OOPs, missed one, it all started when we were young...always together, love forever.

Pat you have always been a big part of anyones life you touched. A sister truely deserving of our love. Let the party continue. Love you forever. Mark and Kristin.

How lucky am I to have an Aunt like you! I am so grateful for all the laughter, the love, and your spirit! You truly are a gem Aunt Pat. I´m sure going to miss you. I love you Heather

I am so very sorry to hear this news! Condolences and prayers for you all. XOXO

The best thing to happen in my life