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Jenny VanMeter Obituary
She was born on June 29, 1984, in Delaware to Judy L. (Long) Van Meter of Delaware and Tim A. Van Meter of Cleburn, Texas. She attended Delaware Hayes High School and participated in the nursing program at Delaware J.V.S. North. Her life's journey was difficult, especially after the untimely death of her brother Tim "T.J." VanMeter on March 15, 2002. Blessed with a wonderful smile, she was friendly and caring in her own unique way. She was a worrier who tried to help others the best she could, especially her mom. She also assisted her grandfather with his garden. She was baptized at the Eastside Mission Church and loved all animals, especially those mistreated. With and artistic flare, she wrote poetry and enjoyed listening to music. Jenny also had a passion for fashion, creating or improvising many of her own clothes.
In addition to her parents, she is also survived by maternal grandparents, Willard and Marjorie Long of Delaware; uncles, John (Bea) VanMeter of Huron, Jim VanMeter of Florida, Will "Uncle Googlee" (Mary Kirk) Long of Marysville, Joy Long of Delaware, Jamie Long of Delaware; aunt, Sherry Perkins of Delaware; cousins: Matt Van Meter, Mark VanMeter, Julie (Steve) Cline, Brandon Long, Drake Long; and numerous other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents, James F. and Enola Van Meter.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, 75 W. William St. (Ohio 36) Delaware. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Mission Church, 32 Joy Ave., Delaware, with the Rev. Donnie Akers officiating. Burial will follow in Marlborough Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Jenny Van Meter Memorial Fund, c/o FirstMerit Bank, 95 E. William St., Delaware, Ohio 43015 or through the funeral home.
The DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the VanMeter family and condolences may be expressed and memories may be shared by visiting snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Uncle Will and Aunt Mary Long.
Emily Seymour
December 6, 2020
I received a “remembering Jenny” email this morning and there was her beautiful face. I think of Jenny when I bake cookies! We used to eat them together, half baked with milk poured over them.
Emily Seymour (Clark)
September 8, 2015
I thought I had signed this. I thought of Jenny today. I think of her, Kendall, and TJ from time to time. Jenny and I were only friends for a brief time in HS and lost touch after, but we made lasting memories that I will always remember. I was so sad to hear she is gone (but never forgotten). Thoughts and prayers go out to her family even still.
Brad Hursey
December 24, 2012
Rest in peace Jenny. I talked to you briefly a few times in school. Sad to see you gone at such a young age. May God be with your family in this time of grief.
Meggin Wernz
December 18, 2012
I graduated with Tim and was truely saddened by his death. And now for you to have passed is shocking, praying for your family and may you rest in peace
Amanda Hiles
December 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your families loss. Jenny was so beautiful & kind spirited.I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karena Curtis
December 15, 2012
So very sorry to your family Jen i can't believe your gone so young, it seems like just yesterday we were playing at school! You are in a much better place now! Peace be with your family in their time of grief!
tim biggs
December 14, 2012
She was a bright woman and was full of life so sry to hear of her passing I also knew tj too
Ericka Luidhardt
December 14, 2012
I am so sadden to hear of the passing of Jenny. May she have peace that she so desperately deserved. TJ and Kendall are up there waiting on you with open arms
jodi helman
December 14, 2012
i remember having her in day care she was a very likable person even then didn't get to no her as she got older but from what is being said on here she didn't change much my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends rest in peace jenny
Teresa Davis
December 13, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends!! Will be greatly missed...seemed like yeasturday we were playing barbies with your large doll house...xoxo
the ledesmas
December 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Wise
December 13, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace Jenny, you touched so many lives with your time on this earth. Reunited now with T.J. and Kendall, you will always be remembered.
Tracie Kise
December 13, 2012
May you rest in peace.. you are now with the angels in heaven.. My deepest Sympthany to your family....
Whitney Barringer
December 13, 2012
My condolences go out to the VanMeter family. May you rest in peace, Jenny. I love you and miss you.
Stephanie Owens
December 13, 2012
Heaven gained another beautiful angel! I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing that Jenny and T.J. have been reunited, and one day you will join them. Until then, I'm sure they are looking over you from above. Rest in Peace Jenny!
Jessica Hursey
December 13, 2012
Thoughts and prayers with the Van Meter family through this very difficult time! Jenny was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!!
December 13, 2012
Rest in Peace
December 13, 2012
Our hearts go out to the family with our deepest sympathy as we lift you up in prayer. Artie & Teresa Seamon Cleburne, TX
Natalie Kalista
December 13, 2012
God took home a lovely angel the other day! Praying for your family asthey dealwith ths difficult time. RIP Jenny! Watch over us! XoXo
cyndi clark
December 13, 2012
so sorry , this was such a shock,my heart goes out to you.
Tammy Ross
December 13, 2012
Sending prayers your way Judy. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Amy Wheatley (Nichols)
December 13, 2012
Such a heartbreaking loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ill never forget her beautiful smile...may she be at peace with TJ above.
Patricia Schirtzinger
December 13, 2012
Willard and Marjorie, so sorry to hear of your Grandaughter's sudden passing...my prayers and thoughts are with you...
Robert & Ruth Siders
December 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of the passing of this young lady. I'm sure that she will be missed by the family and friends. I really did not get to know this young lady all that well but I do know Long family pretty well. Best of luck to to all of you through these hard times.
Hedges
December 13, 2012
jenny was loved by all she will be missed very much..may peace be with you such a sweet soul lost r.i.p jenny vanmeter
Tanya Estes
December 13, 2012
R.I.P jenny. You will be missed by all.prayers to the vanmeter family
Tiffany
December 13, 2012
A very sweet beautiful young woman taken to soon. May you RIP with your brother and Kendall, you are incredibly loved and missed.
December 13, 2012
So very sad. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. My thoughts and prayers are with her mom and dad.
Nancy Speese
December 13, 2012
We will miss her so much. Rest in peace Jenny.
Stephanie Van Gundy
December 13, 2012
Prayers to the Van Meter Family! Jenny always had the most beautiful smile, may her smile radiant from the Heavens above!She will be missed by many.
Lee Shears
December 13, 2012
Judy and Tim I remember that Beautiful Smile and Sweet Face of little Jenny when she would be around Blue(Eric Whitaker)and T.J.Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love,Lee and Rick Shears
December 13, 2012
May you be at peace with T.J. and Kendall now... You will be missed
Hope Andrews
December 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of this. I did not know Jenny but it sounds like she was an adorable young lady. Sending prayers to her family and friends.
Paul Bagwell
December 13, 2012
You will be dearly missed by all.
mark mead
December 13, 2012
very sorry for your lost.
December 13, 2012
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