Monday, August 3, 2015 ~ 10:30 a.m.
First Christian Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Sunday, August 2, 2015 ~ 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
In Care of the Family
Jill R. Vandeman, 51 of Lincoln, NE, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Tabitha Healthcare in Lincoln. She was born April 14, 1964 in Lincoln to Glen and Patsy (Scott) Miller. The youngest of five children, she grew-up on a farm near Ashland and Memphis. Jill graduated from Mead High School in 1982. After high school, she graduated from nursing school in 1985. Jill went to work at St. Elizabeth Hospital in the medical/oncology unit, Care Office, and a short time in the radiology department. Jill was working in the Care Office during the time of her illness and the love and support of her co-workers was beyond measure. On September 14, 1985, Jill was married to Jerry Vandeman in Ashland and this was a match made in Heaven. Jerry and Jill have two daughters, April and Ashley, both of Lincoln.
Jill loved Husker sports of all kinds and was one of their biggest fans. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends. Because of her warm kind spirit and her contagious laugh she was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by husband, Jerry Vandeman; daughters, April (Nick Wertz) Vandeman of Lincoln and Ashley (Alex Pavlik) Vandeman of Lincoln; brothers, Nick (Lisa Smith) Miller of Ashland, Mitchell (Sheri) Miller of Ashland, Terry (Mary) Miller of Mead; sister, Annette (Bob) Thorson of Wahoo; mother-in-law, Margie Steahr of Ashland; father-in-law, Fred Vandeman of Ashland; sister-in-law, Brenda Gammel of Ashland.
She was preceded in death by parents, Glen and Patsy Miller; step father-in-law, Dean Steahr.
I love you Jill we’ll always and forever be #teamJill
My sympathy goes to all of you! You will be in my prayers.
Bess
Jerry,
Unsure if my first post was recorded. My prayers have been with you. My deepest sympathies at what must be the toughest time of your life. I planned to be with you Monday, but I had my plans changed for me.
Craig
Jerry and family:
My heart is so heavy for you now in the loss of someone so dear to you all. Jill was a wonderful loving person and I know you will miss her so very much. I am praying God will give you his peace that passes all understanding and reason. Only he can heal the sore that you feel now. Psalm 34:18 states our hopes for strength………”.The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those crushed in spirit.” Even Jesus wept when his friend died. It is a hard thing to experience a separation. She is now without any pain or discomfort, she is dancing on golden streets with her parents. I pray that this can comfort you some. Our human bodies are so frail but our eternal body cannot be taken from us.
Please know that I am praying for you all.
Aunt Cheryl
April and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories get you through this tough time. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Sending you my love and a big hug.
Dear Jerry and family, Jill and I worked together at St Elizabeth’s hospital on the medical floor when Jill was just a new grad. She was a very caring nurse and wonderful co-worker. My sincere sympathies to all of you in your time of sorrow. My family has been praying a rosary for her & all of you. I know you miss her deeply and pray that memories comfort you now and in the days to come.
With sincere sympathy,
Cherie Kobza
I stopped at visitation mortuary today. Visited with some and sending my thoughts and prayers. I asked which are Jill’s daughters and went and hugged them. April and Ashley, I know your Mom was a great Mom, hold close all the great memories, She is always in your heart. Jerry my deepest sympathy and also to Annette, Nick, Mitch and Terry and all family. Remembering all our Wann days. You all take care and know others are thinking of you.
My family wishes to send our deepest sympathies to the family of this wonderful woman. Jerry, and the girls, will be in our thoughts and prayers.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONES TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR BROTHERS ANNETTE