Jolynn Rae McGowan
January 14th, 1960 - December 3rd, 2007
"My First Christmas in Heaven"
I see the countless Christmas trees ‘round the world below,
with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tears,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones; you know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told
Please love and keep each other as My Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessings He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away the tears,
remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Born January 14th, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jolynn lost her battle with cancer on
December 3rd, 2007 at the young age of 47. Jolynn graduated from Sam Houston High School
in 1978 and attended the University of Houston. She was employed at Buttons Inventory
Service as an inventory specialist. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W.
Post #581.
Jolynn is survived by her mother Elaine Skogebo; 2 sisters: Vicki Skogebo of Crystal
Beach, Texas and Toni Walters & husband Mark of Whitehouse, Texas; 2 nieces: Alison
Dominguez & husband Pedro of Houston, Texas and Katie Porostovsky & husband Jamie of
Tyler, Texas; nephew Justin Coody of Crystal Beach, Texas; as well as many other
relatives and friends. Waiting to greet her in Heaven was her Dad, L.A. Skogebo.
Services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 10th, 2007, at Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church located at
215 Rittenhouse in Houston, Texas with Rev. Lawrence Kelm
officiating.
As per Jolynn's wishes, her Cremains will be buried with her Mother at a later date.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family wished to thank the Carter Family of Buttons Inventory for all their love,
prayers and support during Jolynn's illness. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Daniel D.
Karp and the staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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