Valerie Jasmer

Valerie Jasmer, age 40 of Linwood died Saturday, April 17, 2004 while traveling in Central America. Valerie was born February 13, 1964 in Nampa, Idaho, the daughter of Leonard ''Pete'' and Margaret George. She grew up on the family dairy farm, graduated from Homedale High School, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Idaho State University. Valerie was united in marriage to Rod Jasmer on October 24, 1987. They made their home in Australia for two years before traveling throughout Southeast Asia. They returned to Minnesota to start their family. Valerie worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Dan Shannon in Maplewood, Minnesota. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the American Dental Hygienist Association. She had strong community involvement and was active with her children's schools, scouts and sports activities. Most importantly, she enjoyed time spent with her husband and their children. Valerie had a passion for life and could light up a room with her smile. Her memories were captured in the thousands of photographs she took throughout her life. The impact she made on everyone she met will never be forgotten. She was a stranger to none and a friend to all. She is preceded in death by her father; Pete George. She is survived by her loving husband; Rod, children; Alisha, Erica and Peter, mother; Margaret, siblings; Kathy Barton, Diana (Gerald) Webster, Phil (Trish) George, Eileen (Steve) Dalebroux, Judy (Roy) Bowery, Marianne (Robin) Freelong, father and mother in law; Mel and Ruby Jasmer. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 P.M., Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Mattson Funeral Home-343 North Shore Drive-Forest Lake, continuing one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church-5879 Wyoming Trail-Wyoming. Rod's employer, Delta Environmental Consultants has generously offered to match all contributions to the Jasmer Children Education Fund, C/O-Western Bank-1740 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55113, Attn: Karen Henslin Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service651-464-3556 www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

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