Jenny St. John

Jenny St. John
On May 19, 1976, God blessed our family with an incredible gift. Jennifer Ann St. John was born to Homer and Barbara St. John in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We had no idea the amazing journey we would be on for the next 48 years.
Jenny grew up in Chelsea Michigan. She attended school at Washtenaw Intermediate School District and graduated from their young adult program in 2002. She had several jobs after graduation and worked at Huron River Area Credit Union for many years. In 2013 Jenny and her mom moved to Kalispell, Montana to be close to her Montana family.
Jenny had many challenges as a person with Down Syndrome, but she faced them with a lot of strength, determination and a great sense of humor which she got from her dad. Everyone she knew has a favorite Jenny story to share, and they always make us laugh.
There was no such thing as a stranger in Jenny's world. If she thought you were hurting, she would give you a hug, tell you she loved you and that she would pray for you. Jenny had a smile that would light up a whole room. She had a very forgiving spirit and never held grudges.
Jenny could be very stubborn at times. If you asked her to do something she didn't want to do, her answer would always be, "I Don't think so!" Good luck changing her mind! If you were a guy and good looking, you might stand a chance. LOL
Jenny loved music, watching The Lawrence Welk Show, eating ice cream and going to church. Her favorite hymn was "Go make a difference", and that she did! Jenny went to be with Jesus on June 19, 2024.
Jenny was preceded in death by her father Homer, her brother James and sisters Ann and Patricia. She is survived by her mother Barbara, her brothers, John and Paul, sister Ellen, and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral mass was celebrated July 5th, at Risen Christ Catholic Church in Kalispell, Montana.
Burial of her ashes will occur at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2028 Baker Road, in Dexter Michigan, on Tuesday August 13th, 1:00PM. There will be visitation and reception after at St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Hall, 14200 E Old US 12 in Chelsea.
Thank you God for giving us Jenny. She taught us far more than we could ever teach her. We love and miss you Jen!