June 28, 1988 - June 10, 2024
In loving memory ~
Jen passed away unexpectedly, after battling a lengthy illness. She will be mourned by her partner Heath, parents Garry and Lea, brother David (Arlana), her grandfather Doug Sutherland of Nanaimo, 14 aunts/uncles and 16 cousins.
Jen was born and raised in Penticton and early on, she developed an aptitude for artistic pursuits. Jen was an accomplished dancer (ballet, jazz, and tap) where she won individual and group awards. As well as playing the piano, Jen focused on drawing and created many landscapes in pastel. Jen's career was in fashion retail starting in Cherry Lane Mall then onward to Victoria and the Lower Mainland. One of her clients at a Robson Street outlet was Michael Bublé and his wife. Jen was a fashionista with her perfect makeup and coordinated layered outfits and scarves.
In 2018, Jen and Lea travelled to Hollywood to the set of "The Young and The Restless" where they mingled with cast members. Many of the stars thought Jen was extremely beautiful and was on the set for a casting call. Jen spent the last 7 years in the Penticton area where she met the love of her life, Heath. People who knew Jen appreciated her quick wit and her sense of humour. The family would like to thank the care and compassion of the B.C. Ambulance Services, longtime family friend Steve King, and the many strangers who aided her along the way. Interment will be in the Penticton Lakeview Cemetery.
A private Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.