Jacqueline Rose Hart

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rose Hart was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 27, 1951 and grew up near Mulliken, graduating Grand Ledge High School class of 69. She earned her BS from Grand Valley State College, Allendale Michigan and graduate work at both Michigan State University and Boston University (Wheelock College). Subsequently, Jackie relocated to Chicago and later to Evanston, IL, where she remained throughout her life. Jackie died on September 20, 2021 after a long progression of metastatic breast cancer. She leaves a lasting legacy as a beloved wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She was preceded in death by her father Tom, mother Jane (Herrick) and brother Bill. She is survived by her husband Klaus Mikkelsen, sister Mary Jane (Charles), brother Jim (Lynn) and nieces Jessica, Jacqueline, Evelyn and Amy. She was bolstered by the absolute love and devotion of her husband throughout their marriage, and especially during her illness. Jackie pursued various employment and career paths including leadership positions in education, hospital, banking and management of medical certification board . Later in her career, she trained and received certification in integral coaching. Jackie is most widely known and remembered as Director of Volunteer Resources at Children's Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children's) where she served in this capacity for nineteen years. She facilitated volunteer supprt to hundreds of vulnerable children and families to enhance their hospital experience. She also engaged in community-based collaborations to support children and families beyond the walls of the hospital. Jackie had a flair for living robustly, adventurously and compassionately. Her intellectual, emotional, energetic and spiritual capacities resonated in her relationships. She cared about making a difference in supporting the lives of others and fostering human connection. She did so with abundance. Jackie's warmth, caring, humor, insightfulness and wisdom enriched many lives. Her grace and determination throughout the course of her illness moved and motivated many to live with greater fullness and gratitude. Eternal be her memory.