Rogue waves come at us, just when we wish we could live forever – or at least outlive our grandchildren.
Jill passed away on May 17th, 2012 in Saskatoon. Her memorial service – Tuesday, May 22nd at 2:00 at the Kindersley Alliance Church.
Here are the final words in Jill’s journal, written two days before her death.
Trying not to worry about tomorrow’s test. Tonite was feeling calmer about it. I know God is in control.
How true!!
Thank you for sharing these words! She has been an example to us and an encouragement and we were blessed to meet her through all these years. You will always be in our hearts!
Shed some more tears. I will really miss Jill. I only knew Jill for about 3 years, but I have so many fond memories of her, and almost of them (if not all of them) are of her in service to other people, doing things that sometimes might not have her favourite, but that she did anyway because of her love for us.
Beautiful picture of her too. Love to think of her now as strong and healthy and living to the fullest with her Dad and her Savior. Thank you Ron, for sending this and thank you, Jill, for giving me so much joy over the years. MOM
Thank-you Ron, so much. I am sitting with my lap top right now, trying to find words to say in tribute to Jill at the service. God is in control!!!! Thanks Jill, for sending those words that I need so much right now. Can’t wait til we can swap stories, tears & hugs all together in heaven. No more parting, no more pain. ” A joy that will last forever” as your song says. I’l be there with my grandkid pictures too! Love you guys!
I can hear her voice as I read her voice. She will always be someone I admire. The legacy she has left for others to follow will also be passed on to the next generation. I know that I shall be passing on what I learned from her and from her joint ministry with her husband and children. Treasures of gold and diamonds that we will get to see one day in eternity – until then we all wait ……..knowing that God is in control.
Thank you for sharing this with us Ron. Jill was a true insperation to me. I will miss her dearly. She was right God is in control. She was an amazing woman. She has helped my children a lot. She truely helped Matthew. She understood him in ways that a lot of people don’t. We will miss her. God Bless you and your family.
Oh Ron……………..gives me so much to think about.
Sometimes these times are so hard to think about, and we dont even want to
Jill’s words echo for us an everlasting truth…..God is in control……..
Beautiful picture, and thanks for sharing the journal entry. I have been singing the song that Jill wrote ( that we sang at Westside) ” He has Given to Me A Life That is Free, a a Joy that will last Forever, He has given to me a life that is free.
Your gift as a couple of leading worship has left a lasting impression on me…..how just with a glance Jill knew what song God wanted to be sung next.
God is in Control.
Ron, My Friend… I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your best friend. Praying for strength, peace and hope in this hard time.
Trevor and Lisa.
She was an amazing woman of God. Sorry Ron for your loss. Jill was an inspiration to everyone. She will be missed. But we will see her again. Praying for you and your family through this tough time.
Ron…so sorry to hear about Jill’s passing. I know that you faithfully blog your spiritual thoughts and insights on your church web site and after uncle Calvin’s passing, I enjoyed reading your tributes to your dad. He was truly a special man. I once again knew that you would give a fitting tribute to Jill, even in your time of pain and loss. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Jill was a wonderful lady; I am glad to have spent a few years doing music with you both in Prince Albert. She will be missed by many and I am glad yesterday was a wonderful tribute to an exceptional person. God bless you and your family, Ron, in the days ahead and may you always know the peace and love of Christ, even in loss.