Jillian Hays Obituary

I am sorry to here of your loss. Jillian was such a blessing to so many. I truly enjoyed taking care of her when she came to children's. She was so positive, and her precious smile stretched for miles. May God bless you, and hold you in his arms.

Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a great kid. Love and prayers are with you.

Christy Marino and boys Kyle and Justin

I met Jill earlier this past year in reforged and was so glad to have met such an amazing, optimistic person. She was such an inspiration to me and other people.No matter what it seemed like she was always smiling. I know that Jill is a beautiful angel in heaven looking down on us. I will always love and remember you Jill keep smiling. See you later.

Lisa and Margaret, I am so sorry. I had no idea how difficult life has been for you these last few years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope and pray you can find some peace and rest. I love and miss you.
Melissa Brown and family

in middle school jill didn't live far from me and we went to the same school. I remember this one time she came to my birthday party and we had a blast. we all danced which was funny because let's just say jill was white. it was great she was so nice and such a bright person. she has a great heart. I regretfully missed the funeral. I found out the day of the funeral that she passed. she will be missed by me and many others.

Jill was the best friend a guy could have. When we were enrolled at Mann Middle School, she helped me through it all. God has another beloved soul in heaven and I know she is happy, but she will still be missed.

Jill was a great lady and will be missed by all who knew her. This is for Jill. "God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

I know sorry is probably not enough and that you have heard enough of them, but as you know, Jill has brightened the lives of many people, including me. I will miss her and her smile. I will always remember the memories I was able to have with Jill. She was a great friend and a stong person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love always,
Kelsey

Dear Jill, Family, and Friends:
I've gone to school with Jill since elementary school, and she was always such a bright light in my life. I wish I would have heard of the details of the funeral in time; I'm heartbroken that I missed it. But Jill, I've been praying for you and I will continue to do so, for you, your friends, and family. God Bless.

Dear Lisa and the Hays Family-
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family after learning about Jill Passing away. I did not know Jill a long time, but I could tell she was a special person. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.

I went to middle school and high school with Jill. She always made everyone around her smile. I remember her smile was the most glowing and heart-warming smile. Although I wasn't very close to her, I knew she was the most caring and kind person around. I hope that the joy she gave to others and the enthusiasm she had for life is comfort. My prayers go out to Jill, her family and friends.

Sincerely,

I was saddened to hear of Jill's passing. My daughters went through middle school with her(and one was in band with her). I still remember her always smiling. My prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Lisa and family,

Jill touched the lives of so many with her smile, her strength, and her wonderful outlook on life. We are all very blessed to have known her. Jill was a joy to have in the classroom, and students there will not ever forget her courageous fight against this awful disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most unbelievably difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,

I only met Jill one time, but that one experience has had an everlasting impact on my life. I was at the movie theater with some of the softball team and Stephanie brought Jill along. While we were standing in the concessions line, I started talking to Jill and she told me about her cancer. She then told me that the doctor said she only had a few years to live. Shocked, I stood there speechless. But before I could say anything, Jill told me that she was going to prove the doctor wrong.
At that moment, I knew this girl was an amazing young woman.
She has inspired me to live my life to the fullest and never take anything for granted.
She has tounched my heart and I only wish I was able to spend more time with this wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jillian Hays.

Dear Lisa and Family,
I am so priveledged to have known Jill. She brightened my classroom every time she entered. She became a great flute player and was game to learn the trumpet for 8th grade jazz band. Jill was kind and caring and a hard worker. She knew the love of her family and returned that love. Thank you for sharing your daughter with me for the three years in Mann Middle School Band.

To Jill and Family,

I only knew Jill for a short time, but during that time I was blessed to know her. She was always smiling, always laughing, and I will be forever thankful for having gotten the chance to know her. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss, Jill is really going to be missed.

I echo the sentiment that Jill touched and inspired so many of us at Palmer High School. As a student, she was every teacher's dream. But more than that, she was just an amazing person - always smiling, upbeat and optimistic. I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that the students and staff at Palmer can do for you, now and in the future.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Erica Rewey

Dear Jill and Hays Family,
Jill its Josh i just really wanted to say im sorry i never got to know you better even though i feel like your my best friend, because you've been so good to my best friend. I know how great of a person you will always be, everytime i ever saw or spook with steven you were the first thing out of his mouth I can only imagine how much you mean to him and your family. Jill you will be missed no matter how close we were...we only knew you for a short time and we will all miss you. I know the great person you will always be and how much you mean to everyone. My deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Dear Lisa,

We are so very sorry at the loss of Jill. Our deepest sympathies are with you. Her bright smile and positive attitude were always an inspiration to us. Having Jill know the girls and be a part of our lives made us all better people. Jill will be missed so very much. Love, Paul, Mary, Krista, Alli, Jessie and Matthew

Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss! I met Jill 3 years ago at this time. She was such a sweet and caring person and will be missed by all who knew her. God be with you and your family.

Dear Hays and Ives families,
Even though I only had the pleasure of having her in class for one semester, I will always remember how vibrant and special she was. Jill will live on in our hearts and fond memories. Jill was a gift of happiness and love; how lucky we all are to have known her. Take comfort in knowing that she inspired countless teachers and students at Palmer with her strength and courage. Take care,

Tiffany Schonewill, former Spanish teacher

"Love is stronger than death" ~Robert Fulghum

Dear Lisa, friend and family, I only met Jill and handfull of times but I felt as though I knew her through the many and stories we heard through our neice Stephanie. Jill's ready smile and zest for enjoying life made our world a better place. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Dear Jill,
Your smile lit up our family so much. Every time your dimples showed up with your smile, we could not help but smile with you. Your strength through this disease was absolutely amazing! We have never seen a more determined person to make sure that cancer did not change who you were, and you succeeded in that for sure! Thank you for making our daughter, Stephanie, a better person for having been your absolutely bestest friend. You were her whimsey and her calming, you were her silly and her serious. We will miss you so much.
With all our love.

Lisal
I am a friend of the Mayerl family and, during the last few years, was kept abreast of Jill's life and accomplishments. I am thankful to have known her, albeit for just a short time. What a beautiful and accomplished young lady! My thought and prayers are with you, your family and all of Jill's friends.
Love,
Laura Helmerick

Dear Lisa and Hays Family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear about Jill's passing. She was a beautiful, intelligent, and compassionate young lady in which God and His graces were ever present. She touched more lives than we will ever know and will always be thought of as a kind and giving lady who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and everyone that called Jill a daughter, friend, cousin, niece, and granddaughter.
Love in Christ,
The Dean Family

Dear Lisa,
My daughter, Addie, knew Jill from Palmer and commented on how "intelligent and real" she was. My oldest child, Tyler, died unexpectedly on November 20, 2008 and his funeral was the day before Thanksgiving. So, while our circumstances are different, we have both lost a child and our grief is much the same. I have thought of you alot today and have said many prayers for you.....I will continue to do so. I am sorry seems so inadequate, but it's what is felt. May you find the courage and strength needed each moment of each day. My heart goes out to you.

Lisa, All my love and prayers are with you and your family. What a beautiful young lady, I can see you in her. I have no doubt Jill had a wonderful spirit, just like her mother, and that she lived life to the fullest. God Bless. Love, Gail

Lisa and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Jill was such a Sweet Person and will be Missed Deeply. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and yours.
Jim, Toni and Jared Hannig

May god keep you close as you mourn your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Linda and family. My prayers go out to you.

On behalf of the Memorial Health System Foundation Board of Directors and Staff, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Hays family, upon Jillian’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort during this difficult time of loss.

Sincerely,
Patricia L. Peterson
President and CEO