Stephanie Smith Bowman
Jodi was my childhood playmate when I lived on the farm with Aunt Camilla and her family. We were in Pathfinders together and had an unforgettable experience with our camping tent full of rainwater overnight and slept in my parents's motor home rental to dry out. She loved me enough to give her clothes so I could fit in them while growing up. My all-time favorite Jeans were from her. Jodi knew how to laugh and lift your spirits up even when life was difficult. I knew that I could be a handful and may have gotten on her nerves growing up. No matter what, Jodi was the fiercely intelligent teammate that I wanted for family board game competitions. Life was hard for her growing up with many life changes. For that, she was brave to care so deeply for those whom she loved and felt warmth towards. I'm grateful for memories of Jodi as she deserves the respect and love for her gift of family bonds throughout my life. May the Good Lord take care of you until we see each other again.
