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I am so sorry to learn this news through my parents. I have such warm memories of Girl Scouting together in Geneva and overlap at Ecolint. I send strength and healing to Jodie's family and hope that in a small way, the celebration of her extraordinary and impactful life by friends far and wide eases this terrible loss.
We are so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. We send all our love to your family. We didn’t get to spend much time with Jodie but we had heard many stories about her adventures and her beautiful life and family. ❤️❤️
2019, Times Square, Manhattan, NY, USA
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I am so so saddened to hear of Jodie's passing. Jodie was just the best work colleague and work friend. We worked together for several years when we were both at Appen (me in the UK, Jodie in the US) and we met up again in London in June this year when she was travelling for a work event. It was so lovely to see her and catch up a little - that was Jodie, so easy to be with, have fun, laugh, reminisce and hang out together. This pic is my own memory of a fun and special time we had together when we were attending a leadership sync in New York in December 2019 and was taken in Times Square. I am so so saddened by the news of her passing. Rob, Sarah and Lauren - Jodie talked about you all the time when we were together for work and we felt like we knew you as a family, even though we had never met. My thoughts are with you all. 
The Seattle Softcard gang
2014, Seattle, WA, USA
The Seattle Softcard gang
So sad to hear about Jodie's passing. We worked closely together at Softcard and kept in touch over the years, supporting each other through various layoffs. She was super supportive, in her always energetic way, this past summer when I was going through a really difficult time in my life. I will miss her energy, enthusiasm and smile.
I’m so heartbroken.  She was just in my thoughts the last couple of days although we hadn’t talked for a few months.   I’m so sorry for the girls and her husband.   It is a terrible loss.   Sending so much love to them and her family.   
Thank you for the 19 years of work and your friendship thanks for all the long conversations and the laughter, trust that you gave me thanks for letting me be close to you and your company and all the smiles I miss you a lot  thanks Jodie I will always remember you 
I am so saddened to hear of Jodie’s passing. I only knew her for a short time as part of a woman’s group. She was the one who brought us all together. She always talked so highly of her family. She will be missed. Sending my deepest condolences.
I knew Jodie from a Seattle women’s group - she was the glue that kept the group going. I was just thinking it’s time for us to get together- I’m so sad, and will miss her shining spirit. May she RIP, and may her beautiful spirit live on.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jodie.  Even though I knew her at Bryn Mawr, I really got to know her in Seattle last year when she started actively organizing events for Seattle Women Over 50 group.  Her friendly dynamic ways truly connected many members of the group and we all felt that we were making new friends thanks to her leadership; we all enjoyed her company.  Her energy and enthusiasm inspired us all.  She was so approachable and I learned a lot about her and I shared a lot about myself with her. I miss her.  My heart goes out to her entire family.
I am so very sorry to learn this sad news of Jodie's passing. I worked with Jodie at Softcard and remember her fondly as a talented, smart and warm colleague. My heart goes out to her entire family.

I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Jodie. She was an incredible colleague . Her enthusiasm and passion for her work were truly contagious, and she had a way of lifting everyone's spirits. Rob, Sarah, and Lauren, she spoke of you all so often, sharing stories of your travels together. 

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you, and I hope you find comfort in the many beautiful memories.

When I heard about Jodie's passing, I was shocked and deeply saddened. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jodie  working with her on the Music Works NW board. We bonded over our shared experiences at women’s colleges and collaborated on numerous projects. We always had fun together, sharing laughs while accomplishing so much. She was incredibly proud of her daughter’s always sharing updates on college applications, 4H and music. Her presence, especially her smile and laugh,  will be profoundly missed.
I met Jodie when we were in MBA school and had the privilege of getting together with her a few times since.  Like anyone who spent time with Jodie, I always felt completely embraced by her warmth and generosity, and I loved seeing her beautiful, infectious smile.  My fondest business school memories are from the times when those of us who were studying abroad in various cities in Europe for a semester would meet up - especially the time when Jodie helped coordinate an amazing ski trip to Zermatt. I've returned many times since and each time, Jodie would remind me of that unforgettable time together. I wish I could be with you all to mourn our shared loss and celebrate the memory of our wonderful friend. My deepest condolences to Jodie's family. 
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I met Jodie when she joined our class in middle school on the French side at Ecolint. She was friendly and bubbly and we immediately became friends,  and remained friends throughout high school.  We lost touch over the years but reconnected through Facebook and she would reach out when visiting NYC and we had dinner or lunch when she was passing through for work, bonding over stories about our daughters.   Sending condolences and love to her family.
I was fortunate to meet Jodie during our MBA program at UW and then when we both moved down to Northern California. We would occasionally meet up after she moved back up to Washington, either when she came down to the Bay Area or when I was in Seattle for work. She was always such a pleasure to talk with. She was such a great listener and storyteller and I truly enjoyed her company and her amazing sense of humor. She will be deeply missed. My heart is with Rob, Lauren, Sarah, and the rest of her family. 

Rob, Sarah and Lauren, our hearts break with you at Jodie's passing. She was always a bright smile at church, and we loved hearing about her latest travels. She was a joy to be with, and she will be deeply missed.

Julie & Mark Nelson

To know Jodie was to love her. I got to know Jodie over the course of a few years at church, being close friends with her daughters. Jodie always had the brightest smile, the most contagious laugh, and the most warm and loving presence, treating us kids like we were her own. She was always the first to join us for a meal at a camp retreat, congratulate us after a choir performance, and spoke with such joy and passion about her family. I cherish every memory I have of Jodie. My heart goes out to Rob, Lauren, Sarah, and anybody else that had the pleasure of getting to know Jodie. Sending all my love and prayers. 🤍

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