Birth date: Feb 7, 1965 Death date: Oct 22, 2025
Jill was born Feb 7th,1965 to Richard and Audrey Sterner who had met in musical theater. Richard had been a tenor in the Detroit Metropolitan opera. Jill performed in a lot of her father‘s plays as a young child and teenager play Read Obituary
The family has chosen to send donations to American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
I would say I'm lucky to have met Jill. The link between us was my friend Debi Abruzzo who did her hair at my home studio. I met her briefly before she was diagnosed with cancer. I prayed hard for her recovery and was so happy and grateful she made it through. Her beautiful positive bright demeanor and attitude was magnetizing. Whenever I knew she was there I would try to pop in to say hello and visit for a few minutes. We also discovered that her and John knew my partner years ago through golf and had been neighbors.
She was just a breath of fresh air and so grateful for the life she had, that you just wanted to be around her to see her smile. I will miss her.
I was deeply saddened to hear about Jill’s passing. Even though it’s been many years since we last saw each other, I still remember her warmth, laughter, and the incredible positivity she brought to everyone around her. She had a way of brightening any room she entered and made work feel lighter just by being herself. It was a privilege to have known her and worked alongside her. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and everyone who was lucky enough to be touched by her wonderful spirit.
- Benny Olivares.
3 trees were planted in memory of Jill Marie Rooks
Jills love for others was Godly. She changed every life she touched, for the better. May we all be more like Jill.
3 trees were planted in memory of Jill Marie Rooks
Dearest Jill.
In our 6 years of attending Poway farmers market, we could always count on seeing you first thing in the morning every Saturday. Your kindness optimism and faith will always be remembered and you will be missed so much. Thanks for being more than just a regular smiling face we loved to see - you were a friend to us and one of our biggest supporters from the very beginning and we will never forget you.
Eternal rest grant unto your child Jill O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her . May her souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
