I have a picture taken in 1997 (I think) of John and Jenn which sits on my end table, and I look at it several times a day.  I talk to Jenn and tell her that I love her and I miss her.  I have always considered both John and Jenn as family...they have always called me "Mom".

John and our son Jim were best friends from the third grade.  When John's family moved from Mira Mesa, Jim and John kept in constant touch via telephone.  When John and Jenn got together, Jim loved her like a sister, and was best man at their wedding,  John and  Jenn called me "Mom", and I always loved them as my surrogate children,  I visited them several times in Maryland, and they took me to D.C. and Baltimore to sight-see.  Jenn was always loving, giving and sweet, and was a devoted wife to John and mother to Kevin and Alex.   She will be missed forever!

Jenn was one of the first people I met at MSSS many years ago, and we instantly bonded over baseball and, of course, Mars.  Over the years, she's the one that I relied on to delve into all the tricky problems with commanding CTX pictures of Mars -- she could always come up with an answer for me, and I truly appreciated her willingness to tackle any problem and her intelligence to find an answer.  She was always interested in finding a solution to a problem, whatever it may be.  In the past few years, I've also appreciated her advice and support about having children -- she was a strong voice in my corner when I needed it and worried myself about being able to handle being a working mom.  Jenn is already greatly missed, and she will continue to be for a long time to come.

Jenn, I will always remember you with a smile on your face.   You were kind, compassionate and excellent in everything you did.  You were an awesome wife, mother, coworker and friend to all.  You are  fondly remembered and greatly missed.

When we first met Jenn and John in the early 90s, Jenn and I immediately bonded over our mutual love of everything SPACE!  Although we didn't live in the same place for more than a few years, I have great memories of our years of friendship as we travelled down the path of moves, jobs, parenthood, etc.  My favorite memory was when we went to Florida to watch a 4am lift-off of a Hubble Servicing Mission.  This picture was probably taken at about 3am, and we were as giddy as school children!  To John, Kevin, and Alex - we are blessed to have had your beautiful wife/mother in our lives.  She will live on in our hearts.  Sending you much love.

Jenn you will be so missed! So many funny and wonderful memories. John sending you and your family love.

Jennifer was always a pleasure to work with; she had an unflagging spirit of enthusiasm and was always willing to do whatever it took to get to the root of a problem.  She will be greatly missed at MSSS.

Jenn and I were friends  for over 30 years. Time would pass when we didn’t see each other but when we reconnected it  always felt like  home. I will miss my amiga.
My deepest condolences to John and the boys.  And to of course the Jaeger family .  Love you Jenn, you will forever be in my heart. 

All of my memories of Jenn are of her smile and giggle and how much she loved her boys 

John, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Jennifer back in high school and she was always such a sweet, kind, beautiful person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. 

My sincere condolences to this untimely and tragic loss. I never had a chance to meet Jennifer but John was one my closest childhood friends. I pray for strength to the family during this trying period. 

John, I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife. I’m sending hugs and thinking of you and your family at this time. Please just remember, that the pain and sadness that you are feeling now, will eventually get easier, and you will always have such great memories.

Most of my memories of Jennifer are from high school. She always had her beautiful shining smile, and was a good friend. I remember filming a video for a high school project with her at her house, and we laughed so hard. I think we spent more time on a commercial for the project, than the actual project. I also loved working at the racetrack serving nachos with her in the summer. I wish I had been in more constant contact with her, but I am glad I got to communicate with her in the last month. She will be a beautiful angel above, and get to see the outer space from a new perspective. 

OBITUARY

Jennifer Jaeger Sandoval

22 February, 1968 – 20 June, 2020

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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