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Jennifer Lee Brubaker

FUNERAL HOME

Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Akron

500 East Exchange Street

Akron, Ohio

Jennifer Brubaker Obituary

(330) 253-6126 www.hummelfh.comJennifer Lee Brubaker

Jennifer L. Brubaker, 62, entered into Heaven after a long battle with cancer, on May 5, 2009.

She was born on July 22, 1946 in Huntingdon, Pa., and was most recently a resident of Copley and Doylestown. She was not only remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister, but also a devoted friend to so many.

She was a creative genius with needle and thread. Jennifer was a founder and member of the My Fair Ladies Quilt Guild, Portage Patchers, K.I.S.S. Quilt Guild and the American Sewing Society.

Jennifer's devotion to her family was primary in her life. She leaves behind, her three children, Cynthia Brubaker-Vincent, R.N. (CW4 Timothy L. Vincent), Heather Brubaker (David Gill), and Christopher (Amanda) Brubaker; five wonderful grandchildren, Megan, Blaine, Audrey, Sophia, and Aaron; brothers, Tracy Foore, Gary Foore, Barry (Goldie) Foore; sister, Paula Gill; seven nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Calling hours will be held TODAY, May 7, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 139 S. High St., Akron, Ohio. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jennifer L. Brubaker Memorial Fund at any First Merit Bank.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from May 7 to May 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Brubaker

26 Entries

Cynthia Brubaker-Vincent RN

June 2, 2009

Mom, It was a full month yesterday, and I can hardly believe your gone from my side.
We all miss you terribly, and continue to try to hear your voice through cell phone and the answering machine. Please continue to send me wonderful thoughts in my dreams. I so love that I am open to your presence in my heart, and do not ever stop.
I love you so, and will be forever changed by you, and the life we have shared. Thank you for being the greatest mother to us, and all your grandchildren, they miss you so much.
Love always and forever.
Cindy

Michelle McMahon

May 30, 2009

Heather, Chris, and Cindy: I am shock. I just found out about your mom. I remember growing up down the street from you guys and Mrs. Brubaker was such a wonderful lady. She always talked to me and wanted to know how i was doing. Always interested in what i had to say. You all have been through some rough times and she was there to make you better people because of it. I have some wonderful memories of her.
God Blessed you with a wonderful mother.
She will be deepled missed by me.

Rachel Conrad

May 28, 2009

Heather,

Jamie spoke of GiGi often. She would take strolls uptown, and she would come out to say hi to her. We are all saddened by your loss. She will be remembered in the hearts of those that knew her.

Terri Foore

May 9, 2009

I am so sorry that I couldn't be there. Aunt Jennifer was always so happy and never showed that she was hurting. She was a very strong woman and I admire her for that. I will miss her greatly, but will think of all the happy times... I love you and always will.

Chanin George

May 8, 2009

Heather,
My heart is breaking for you. Your Mom was such an amazing lady who let nothing stand in the way of what she needed to do. She left us all an amazing gift. You. Chris. Cindy. Her spirit will live everyday in all three of you and in her beloved grandchildren. When you feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your shoulders, know that she is always with you. That can never be taken away. That incredible lady helped mold you into the wonderful person that you are. Know that she gave all of you the most wonderful gift of all, her love.
Thinking of you-Chanin

Nicole Lindsey

May 8, 2009

Cindy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. May God bless & comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Evelyn Kennedy

May 8, 2009

What a beautiful spirit, and a lovely friend Jennifer was. I would always look forward to seeing her when visiting Ohio. She was so giving, patient, and caring-- someone I wish to be more like.

My memories of Jennifer are all wonderful, from the time spent at the American Quilter's Society show in Paducah, to the personal lesson in how to make pillowcases without raw edges.

I know she had to be stuggling, but I never saw her show distress. She was a marvel of charm.

We miss you Jennifer!

Barb Robinson

May 7, 2009

Heather and Family~~~So sad at the loss of GiGi~~~she was such an inspiration to everyone she was around~~~I admired your mother for her devotion to her family, and her super talents in quilting, cooking, etc. So thankful for the wonderful grandmother that Megan was blessed to have~~~and Sophia and Blaine as well. She touched alot of lives in a very possitive way~~she was a strong woman as well~~missing Megans Gigi already!

Karri and Chris Tompkins

May 7, 2009

Chris, Amanda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jamie Thacker

May 7, 2009

Heather and Family,

So sorry for your loss! Me and my family will have you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time!

Meredith Felix

May 7, 2009

I will always remember Jennifer as such a great help to the customers in Home Dec at the #218 JoAnn store. They would get upset if she wasn't there! May she be at Peace in God's Kingdom with my sister, and all the dear ladies who have fought this cancer.

Cindy, Heather & Chris & families; she was so proud of you all! May your pain be short lived and your joyful memories great!

Dennis&Darlene Smith

May 7, 2009

Heather and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.I hope it comforts you some to know she is with God now and is no longer in pain.Your all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jean Hose

May 7, 2009

My life has been immeasurably blessed because I was able to call Jennifer my friend. She was so generous with her time, talents, and enthusiasm.

There was never a question about sewing and quilting that she could not answer. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than to help us with our projects. She would drop what she was working on and come to our aid regardless of the hour. One had only to ask. But ask you must, as she would never impose her assistance upon anyone.

I learned about quilting from Jennifer, but more importantly, I learned how to be a better person by watching her in action. Her kindness and sweet attitudes will live on in her dear friends.

My Fair Ladies, the quilting group that she founded and nourished for seven years, will cherish her legacy forever. We will try our best to carry on in her spirit and love one another as she taught us.

Linda Foore-BennettT

May 7, 2009

To Jennifer's entire family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jennifer was so kind, compassionate, and loving. I remember playing with her when I was a little girl. She was always very kind to me. Family meant the most to Jennifer. Take care and God bless all of you during this sad time.

Mandy Snyder

May 7, 2009

To the Brubaker Family:
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.

With Loving Memories, Mandy Snyder (Taber)

Terry, Jason, Jamie, Chandler VanHorn

May 7, 2009

Chris & Amanda (Audrey & Aaron) - our prayers are with you.

Jamie Patterson

May 7, 2009

Hoping you find some comfort. Heather and Chris, you are in my thoughts.

Carol & Matt Ford

May 7, 2009

Heather, that is such an amazing letter you wrote. Rest assured that your words made it directly to Heaven.

Nancy Haas

May 7, 2009

Words cannot express the loss I feel. I can empathize with the feelings of loss you are feeling too. I have gone through this with both my Mother and my beloved Mother In Law.

I felt especially close to Jennifer. She filled some of the hole in my heart that my Mother left when she died. Jennifer was my champion. She was strong, she was sweet and she was genuinely interested in others. She was always willing to share her knowledge and feelings with others. She never complained, she just stated facts.

She was a woman who never gave up. She dealt with life and faced it head on.

Jennifer was a very classy lady. She had a flair about her few can match.

She will be missed by many, she will be missed by me.

Linda Payne

May 7, 2009

Heather, I am thinking of you & Megan and your whole family at this difficult time. Wishing you the peace that will come from wonderful memories and all the love you shared with your Mom.

Kathleen Rankin

May 7, 2009

Dear Paula and family,
Although I did not know your sister and mom personlly, it is clear that she was a woman of great strength and character who influenced many lives through her love, devotion and support. Surely it is a great loss that she could not be with us longer. May each one whom she has touched remember her kindness and strength and do as she has done as a tribute to her life. Thank you Lord for the blessing of Jennifer who clearly reflected you love.

Ronda Leibert

May 7, 2009

Heather, Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to meet your mom. In such a short time, she made me feel like we've known each other forever. A great hostess for sure.

Vanessa McGahan

May 7, 2009

My prayers are with the family in this difficult time! Im so sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks!! Im sorry that it took such a wonderful life. I love you Heather if you need anything call me.

Jim and Annette Koscik

May 7, 2009

May 07, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Jennifer was a wonderful, loving mother and friend. Now she lives with her Lord where there is no more pain or suffering. God bless and keep you all.

Heather Brubaker

May 7, 2009

Mom,
I have no idea how I will ever get through this without you. You have been such a pillar in my live. I love you so much and am so sorry that you had to go through such terrible pain and struggles to be here with us. I am so Sad that Sophia will not grow up with you in her life as Megan and Blaine have. She loves you so much. It breaks my heart to tell Megan that the person she loves most in this world is not going to be here with her anymore. You were her biggest fan and always put her above everyone and everything else. I don't know what I'm going to do over the next few months when she wants to make her nightly call to Grandma. I will miss you every single waking hour of the rest of my life. My only comfort is that you are out of pain and in the arms of the Lord now. Thank you for all of the amazing things that you have taught me, done for me and instilled in me. You have helped me to become the person I am today and I am so proud that you are my Mom. Thank you for helping me to raise Megan. I could not have done it without you. You have touched so many lives and every single one of them will miss you and be so sad that you are gone. I love you with all my heart and will never ever be the same without you. Rest in peace and look down on us and be proud of the mark that you have left on this planet because your children are so proud of you. I love you Mom.

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