Jennifer Lynne Sheffer

Traverse City - Jennifer Lynne Sheffer, 60, of Traverse City completed her earthly journey on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in the care of her loving family.

Jen was born on July 15, 1959 to parents Bobby F. McCoy and Loretta E. Baker. She was raised and educated in Traverse City. On August 6, 1983 she married her high school sweetheart Rick Sheffer and together they celebrated 36 years of marriage and their two children Sarah and Buddy.

Jenny had a lifelong passion for horses and animals, she tended to them and her garden at the family's West View Farm. From the farm, Jen enjoyed many sunsets, rainbows, and hosting holiday parties and get-togethers. Further, she enjoyed traveling to Arizona to visit friends, girls' weekends, and international trips to London, Dominican Republic, and Mexico. Above all, Jen will be remembered for her generosity, attention to detail, hard-working spirit, and commitment to her family.

She is forever loved by her husband Rick, daughter Sarah and son Buddy, and mother Loretta E. Baker.

Jenny is preceded in death by her father Bobby F. McCoy.

A memorial service for Jen will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Pastor Chris Lane will officiate. The celebration will continue at Brady's Bar following the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a gift in Jen's name to Little Horses Big Smiles (P.O. Box 335, Fremont, MI 49412).

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the doctors and hospice staff that cared for Jen.

Jenny and her family are in the care of the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.