GEEN, Jillian Elaine (nee Sonntag)
July 21, 1966 - March 9, 2011

Longtime resident of Lake Country, BC, Jill Geen passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital after a sudden illness, age 44.

Jill was predeceased by her brother Robert in 1974. Jill is survived by Kevin, her loving husband of 21 years, and their devoted children, Makena, Theodore and Benjamin. Jill is also survived by her loving parents Albert and Angela Sonntag, her beloved brother Christopher Sonntag (Lisa), and uncles Christopher Ormell, Rudy Sonntag, and Michael Sonntag. Jill will also be lovingly remembered by Kevin’s parents Gerald and Kay Geen, Kevin’s brothers Jerry (Brenda), David (Laura), her three nieces and four nephews, innumerable family members and a huge circle of friends.

Jill was born in Edmonton and moved to Lake Country with her family at
age eight. Jill was raised in a tight knit family, closely connected to the local community, and this reflects in the wonderful woman she became. Many of Jill’s childhood friends are still very close, and these bonds over so many decades speak of her character and fidelity.

Kevin and Jill were inseparable since they met in 1985. Jill selflessly
encouraged and supported Kevin’s dream of an aviation career to great
success. At the same time, Jill developed her own accomplished career,
obtaining a diploma in design and running her successful interior design
firm since 1993.

Jill led a rich and fulfilling life, raising with Kevin three bright talented children, all the while enjoying her many friends, a rewarding career, and an opportunity to travel and experience much of the world. Jill’s family and friends take comfort in the tremendous joy that Jill experienced and brought to those around her in her short life. Her vibrant spirit and beautiful character leave a huge impression on her family and friends, who will miss her dearly.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, March 18, 2011, at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC. A celebration of
Jill’s life will be held afterward at a location to be announced at the service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kelowna General Hospital
Foundation.

• We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
  
  Jeff, Michele, Dekker & Brady Mende Mar 14, 2011
• So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.
  
  Joyce Bryson Mar 14, 2011
• Our deepest sympathies to the family on your tragic loss.
  
  Tim & Maureen Rieger Mar 14, 2011
• I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Jill since I was a kid growing up in Winfield. We worked together years ago and I would run into her from time to time. I work at Costco and she would come through my till always sweet and cheerful. I will always remember her this way. Please take care.
  
  Jackie Trozzo Mar 16, 2011
• Our love and thoughts are always with you.
  
  Love, Henk and Cheryl Prinsenberg Mar 16, 2011
• I am so sorry for your loss. I new Jill as a young girl in elementary school and high school. She was always a sweet person. When my family moved to Kelowna during our high school years we lost touch. My sister had the opportunity to work with Jill and I got to know her again - she was still the sweet girl she always was. I remember her falling in love with Kevin and hearing of their wedding. I am so happy she had a wonderful life. The ones she left behind made it that way for her. She is not gone, just waiting to be with you all again. May your memories bring you much strength.
  
  Rosanne (Hayward) Sones Mar 16, 2011
• Dear Bert and Angela,
  
  It was with shock and sadness we got your e-mail with the news of Jill's sudden and untimely death. Our sincere sympathy to you both, also her husband Kevin, brother Chris and the children.
  
  Blessings and love,
  Terry and Ruth Mar 17, 2011
• Our heartfelt condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow.
  
  Thinking of you all.
  
  Phil & Sharon Scott Mar 18, 2011
• Sorry to hear such sad, sad news Kevin. Thinking of you and your children at this time. Take care.
  
  Robert and Patsy Rein Mar 18, 2011
• Dear Kevin, Makena, Theodore and Benjamin,(Jillian's Parents, Brother Chris and immediate family; also to the Geen Family),
  
  My condolences to you. May you find comfort with each other, your family and friends.
  
  Your Friend, Brian Kummer Mar 21, 2011

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