Jennifer BEST Obituary

Gave me a heavy heart to read this. I went to school in Te Aroha with Jen. Much love to her family xoxo R.I.P

To Peter Trish and family. We were so sorry to hear of your very sad
loss of Jennifer.Thinking of you all and our deepest sympathy from Ian and Glenice McLeod and family Te Aroha.

Pete, Trish, Nicole and Neill. I just don't have the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Jen was a real spark plug and I will always remember her fondly.

Dear Peter,Trish , Nichola and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Jen's passing. My thoughts and love are with you.
Kirsten Norton

Rest in peace Jen. You will be so fondly remembered. Our thoughts are with your Neil and your family, sending our love.

Farewell Jen. You were one of the good ones. I miss you, and so do the whole team in ICU. Thanks for sharing your boundless enthusiasm and love of life with us.

In the very brief time I worked with Jen, she impressed with her professionalism, skills and knowledge. However, my abiding memory will be her astounding personal courage, bravery and grace. The tremendous battle she was going through certainly didn't diminish her sense of fun amongst the theatre team nor her compassion and care for the patients we were looking after. RIP Jen, you will be sorely missed.

Dear Jen, as a colleague you were confident, competent, no-nonsense and funny. You could hold your own with the big boys and still wear cute shoes. You were a role model for others in striving for excellence in your career but also maintaining richness in your personal life. May this richness bring comfort to Neil and your family. You will live on in the memories of those who knew you.

I remember in February Jen took an ACLS course I attended. I have often thought of and appreciated how much motivation and energy she poured into those two long days for our learning. Hugs to Neil

Looking down Otago Peninsula I keep thinking of the fun times Jen & Neil had making Mac Bay their home. The courage and resilience in recent months by them both has been a privilege to witness. It is a testament of their Love and strength of character. Every Blessing Jen to you as your spirit journeys on. Every Blessing to Neil and Jen's family as they turn to the enormous pool of happy memories Jen has left them.

So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories sustain you at this most difficult time.

Sending love and hugs from the team in ICU Dunedin. We were lucky to have worked with Jen and Neil. Good times and memories made. X Sarah Andrews

Jen, tiny wee lady with a wonderfully huge personality. You will be missed terribly by everyones lives that you touched. I am so thankful to have had the honour of knowing you. RIP wee angel xxx

Dearest Jen, a beautiful soul who will never be forgotten. I admire your courage, strength and passion in life and all that you taught others. A bright star taken too early. Xoxo Catherine , James, Harry and Sarah-Charlotte

To Neil and Jen's family

We are so sorry for your loss. It is so sad that our world has been deprived of the the bright light of Jen so prematurely. I have heard that in some cultures it is the belief that you only really die when people stop remembering you. I believe that this will not happen to Jen in our lifetimes and in some yet to come. May you find some joy today, amidst the overwhelming sense of loss, in celebrating the life of someone who was special to a lot of people.

Farewell Jen. Seems like the angels needed an anaesthetist, so they took the most awesome one. We'll miss you!

Our heartfelt condolences to the Best Family in their time of grief.

To Neil and Jen's family. We are so sad to hear of Jen's death. She was a stunning woman. We worked with Jen and she was the anaesthetist during Kate's delivery of our daughter. She was wonderful- reassuring, kind, patient and funny. Her presence at Frida's birth certainly eased the tension and we were both very grateful.
Jen handled her illness with grace, dignity and strength- we were in constant admiration. It is too soon for someone so vital, talented and loved to go. We wish we could be there with you today at Jen's funeral. We send you our love and support Neil and are thinking of you often during these days.
Much love and thoughts, Matilda Hamilton and Kate Kerr

Jen,
Thank you for introducing me to toe socks, chocolate games, 'hands up' dancing while driving and dog poo hair. And helping me convince Nic cricket is fun.

Thank you for being a wonderful sister to Niccif. You'll always be the coolest of my friends' siblings.

The world will miss you, but never forget you.

Rest easy, Little Jen,
Heather xx
(aka Andrea)