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.
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.
Jill will be remembered for her amazing voice, kind heart and love of God. Over the past few years we had little chats on social media about Faith and family. I will cherish those moments. My condolences to her family and friends
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Jill Marie Rooks.
Jill had the biggest heart!!! She was passionate about our people, our customers, our industry and our community. (Hopefully a couple of the throw back photos posted) Too many fun memories to list as she always brought a smile and a great sense of humor. Yvette and I miss your friendship already Jill!
I went to high school with Jill and have wonderful memories of her singing in choir, and also the school play, where she was a shining star. I feel blessed that we reconnected in later years when she came to shows at Humphrey’s in San Diego with Jon whenever the Project would perform there.
She could always make me laugh and had a beautiful and infectious smile.
Prayers up for you my wonderful friend. 🙏 Jon, you two were a great couple. While I only met you a few times, it was clear she adored you and the life you made together in California. Sending much love to all family and friends.
I love you Jill.
Dan Tracey
I only knew Jill for a short while while working with her on an AI project she was planning in 2026. Not only was Jill brilliant, she was an absolute light in the professional world.
I’ve known Jill off and on for almost 50 years. I can honestly say that I don’t remember a time where she didn’t have a smile in her face and do something to make other others happy. She was as real and genuine as it gets. Regrettably, I did not see her many times while we both lived in San Diego but the times I did see her always reminded me of the amazing childhood memories we had together in our hometown of Windsor Locks. The world was a better place with you in it Jill and you’ll be missed by many. RIP my friend!
Jill was such a joy and a light! I loved sharing uncontrollable fits of laughter over our silly inside jokes! Warmth and kindness were always at the forefront of who Jill was. Her hugs were full of love and I am so thankful I was able to be a part of her sphere. Jill truly was a gem of a person and will be missed so very dearly.
