Jennifer Medearis
November 05, 1975 - January 20, 2021
Obituary
Jennifer Lorraine Szczepanik Medearis, age 45, passed away at her home with family by her side in the early morning of Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Shirley (Bomba) Szczepanik and Larry Szczepanik, Jennifer was born on November 5th, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jennifer married Bruce Medearis on January 6th, 2001.
She leaves behind her husband, Bruce; daughter, Alexis; son, Ethan; mother, Shirley Szczepanik; father, Larry Szczepanik; sisters, Shawn (Dan) Cook, Jill Parlove; father-in-law, Darwin Medearis; brothers-in-law, Darwin (Deb) Medearis, Jr. and Paul (Tisha) Medearis; sister-in-law, Vickie (Joel) Keinath; several nieces and nephews, Kyle, Ryan, Brady, and Jayden Medearis, Meagan and Mackenzie, Blake and Brock Keinath, Olivia Spencer, Damien Parlove, and Noah Cook. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gladys and Theodore Bomba; mother-in-law, Crystal Medearis; two sisters-in-law, Angie Medearis and Cindy Medearis; and Uncle Robert Gibson.
Honoring Jennifer's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jennifer's Life will take place with a memorial visitation on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. In accordance with current state mandated restrictions, safe distancing and limitations on number gathered within the building will be observed. Attendees are also kindly asked to wear a mask or other facial covering while inside the funeral home, per state requirement.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family.
For information, please call (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
She leaves behind her husband, Bruce; daughter, Alexis; son, Ethan; mother, Shirley Szczepanik; father, Larry Szczepanik; sisters, Shawn (Dan) Cook, Jill Parlove; father-in-law, Darwin Medearis; brothers-in-law, Darwin (Deb) Medearis, Jr. and Paul (Tisha) Medearis; sister-in-law, Vickie (Joel) Keinath; several nieces and nephews, Kyle, Ryan, Brady, and Jayden Medearis, Meagan and Mackenzie, Blake and Brock Keinath, Olivia Spencer, Damien Parlove, and Noah Cook. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gladys and Theodore Bomba; mother-in-law, Crystal Medearis; two sisters-in-law, Angie Medearis and Cindy Medearis; and Uncle Robert Gibson.
Honoring Jennifer's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jennifer's Life will take place with a memorial visitation on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. In accordance with current state mandated restrictions, safe distancing and limitations on number gathered within the building will be observed. Attendees are also kindly asked to wear a mask or other facial covering while inside the funeral home, per state requirement.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family.
For information, please call (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Jeanne Butzin
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Jennifer had a JOY about her that was contagious. Her happy disposition and love of life gave the rest of us HOPE in humanity and assurance that God really does place angels in our life. I know she will be deeply missed - because she was deeply loved. I hope the following poem (from Jennifer to her loved ones left behind) brings comfort to everyone grieving this terrible loss.
Our love, prayers and peace to the family, Jeanne & Louie Butzin
ANGELS ON A WINTER MORN
by jeanne butzin
It wasn’t so very long ago
That angels in white, adorned,
Carried you off to Heaven
On a frosty winter morn.
I remember the moment I heard the news
That God had called you home.
How would I go on without you,
Now lost and all alone?
The tears I shed were for you, I thought.
I learned later that wasn’t true.
The tears that fell were for me alone—
How could they have been for you?
You walk with Jesus in Paradise
While I struggle to find my way.
I wonder, will you still see me
Or hear me when I pray?
And then in my dreams you come to me
And comfort me as I sleep.
You whisper softly in my ear,
Dry your eyes now, don’t you weep.
I live in Heaven’s perfect peace;
You’ll be here one day too.
Until then, remember,
God and I are watching you.
The love we shared can’t be taken away—
In a moment we’ll be together.
We’ll walk on clouds, your hand in mine,
In Paradise…forever.
Until that time, praise God and give thanks
For those angels in white, adorned.
They carried me home to the arms of our Lord
On that frosty winter morn.
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Dad and Nancy Szczepanik
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Dad and Nancy Szczepanik purchased the Cherished Memories - All White for the family of Jennifer Lorraine Medearis.
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Jeanne Butzin
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FROM JENNIFER, WIITH LOVE
by Jeanne Butzin
Until we meet at Heaven’s gate
Above the skies so blue,
I’ll be as close as your next prayer,
Forever loving you.
So, don’t be sad…we’ll meet again.
We’ll live and laugh and play
On clouds of white and streets of gold,
Forever and a day.
Devoted wife and mother,
Daughter, sister, friend,
I was all those things…and so much more,
And will be once again.
You see, there is no ending,
Just like the butterfly,
We’re transformed to something more;
We never really die!
Dry your eyes now, nothing’s passed!
Live life with joy, not sorrow.
Remember all the love that we shared,
And will again…tomorrow.
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Marty Reimer & Steve Rodriguez
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Marty Reimer & Steve Rodriguez purchased the Healing Tears - All White for the family of Jennifer Lorraine Medearis.
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Vicki Shaddeau
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I worked with Jen at Animal Alley Veterinarian Hospital. Jen loved to laugh and she had a great sense of humor. Jen was a very kind caring person that I am honored to have called her my friend. We called Fridays our Fun Fridays together. She always had a bag of milk duds and almonds and munched on them all day. Jen was always there to listen to whom ever needed to vent. When Jennifer laughed you couldn't help but laugh too. I will miss her as well as all her Co workers will. Go rest high jen no more pain. Until we meet again, Love Vicki Shaddeau.
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Mary Karl
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Jen was my co worker at Animal Alley in Saginaw. Working with Jen was always a joy! She had a kind heart and a big smile that was contagious. I am blessed to have known her. I will keep her family in my prayers as I know that have lost a very loved member of their family. Rest of the in peace my sweet friend. I will never forget youheart