After a long and courageous battle with MS, Jennifer passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Villa, supported and loved by her husband of 60 years Adolf and daughters Diane Schuldt-Zundel (Hans) and Sue Hewick (Allan). Predeceased by sisters Valerie Green and Shelagh Dixon.
Jennifer’s life story began in Solihull England, where she lived through the war, attended an all-female school, and developed a love of all animals but especially ponies and horses. Her love story began in 1961 when she flew to Canada to visit her sister and met Adolf at a community dance wearing the infamous red dress that caught his eye. They were married June 15, 1963 at Christ Church in Flamborough, and settled in Ancaster to raise their family. Jennifer learned of her illness early on in life, but bore this burden with incredible grace, always choosing to be grateful for her abilities. She dedicated her life to her family, spending endless hours at swim meets and horse competitions, travelled extensively with her family to England, Germany, and other places abroad, and enjoyed the community spirit of Ryerson United Church and its members. Jennifer also enjoyed spending time in recent years with her grandchildren Autumn, Finola, Abby, Nick and Emma. Her smile and gentle humour will be greatly missed.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of life to follow at a later date.
My dearest Acko Auch and Family,
Our sadness at learning of Jenny’s death is as great as was our happiness on the day we celebrated your wedding 60 years ago surrounded by family and friends. And even though that number has diminished over the years, we were privileged to travel life’s road with you and Jennifer, your beautiful bride of all these years. Jenny was an inspiration to many as she bore her affliction and increasing disability with grace and gentle humour, focussing on the positive.
Words can seldom convey what’s in our hearts, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you learn to navigate this life without your soulmate by your side.
With much love we send our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sieglinde and Shawn
What a sweet and caring sharing of Jennifer’s story. Because of the distance from our home in Michigan, it was always delightful to get together with Jennifer and Adolf, then later with their children. Adolf’s cousin, my husband, Otto passed away earlier this year. So many promises of people meeting loved ones in Heaven gives me a calming sense of Peace.
Al, there are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Remembering being at your home with our youngest daughter, Jen and your girls making such a fuss. Also getting together at the many work functions. Rick and I remember Jen with great fondest and admiration. Thinking of you and the girls. Our hearts and prays are with you and the entire family.
Audrey and Ed Taylor express our deepest sympathies to Adolf and family on the passing of Jennifer.
We have lots of fond memories of her delightful spirit and humour throughout the years since her wedding 60 years ago.