A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Perry asked me to pass on that Jacquelyn’s celebration of life will be on Saturday the 24th at Impact Church in Scottsdale. 15650 N 83rd Way Scottsdale, 85260, at 11 am.
This is the day that Jacquelyn Kim Vettraino went home to be with the Lord. From now on this day will be a day of remembrance.
Perry, Jacquelyn, Max, Christian, and Roman
Jacquelyn left a legacy that touched many lives, the most important being her family; Perry, Roman, Max, and Christian. She was a devout wife and mother who was used by God to help shape all of them into people of honor.
I’ve witnessed more people passing from this realm to the next than I ever cared to, but Jacquelyn was the first to do it with the ease from seeing it as an opportunity to show God to the rest of the world. And that’s exactly what she did. One of Jacquelyn’s friends came back to faith by seeing her faith and seeing her walk the walk after years of talking it. And that’s just one of many people she touched while navigating the most difficult part of her life.
A few days ago, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer for eight months, Jacquelyn whispered, “I want to go home.” She didn’t mean their house, she meant heaven.
We watched Jacquelyn fight the disease and speak boldly of her faith in public and private. I thought she might be less certain at the end. After all, that’s what I expect from most people, myself included. I was wrong, she never wavered in her faith and trust in God… Who took her home this morning with a smile on her face.
Jacquelyn was as beautiful in death as she was in life. And that also is a first for all of us.
I’m honored to have been a small part of Jacquelyn’s life, and of course my life long friend Perry and their boys as well.
If you’re a praying person, please send some up for Perry, Roman, Max, and Christian on this day of remembrance.
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 4:03 pm
Oh, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your dear friend and sister in Christ, Jacquelyn. My condolences to her husband and family. This is such a beautiful tribute, Floyd. I will definitely be praying for her family.
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 4:06 pm
Thankyou for posting Floyd, this morning was a happy yet devastating change in all their lives. We will certainly keep this family in prayer as they adapt to life here without her … I know God knows best and does best for us but it doesn’t make the transition easy. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 5:50 pm
A beautiful homegoing story, Floyd. Will keep you and her family in my prayers. Cynthia
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 5:56 pm
Cancer is a rare opportunity to show your strength in your time of weakness. God bless her family!
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 6:28 pm
I’m sorry for their loss and commit to pray for this dear family. Those life lessons of watching people I care about handle death’s door teach me profound truths too. Jacquelyn sounds like a woman who left behind a great legacy. Her testimony of faith strengthens loved ones, I’m sure.
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 7:01 pm
May our Lord continue to bring comfort to her family and friends. Lovely words for an awesome wife, mother and friend. “Why” is always the big question when it seems the person is too young to leave this earth. We lost a “daughter-in-law” to this dreaded cancer a few days ago. I am tired was her remark, and although she hated to leave her husband and family it was her time as she took the angels hand.
Sunday, March 18, 2018 @ 8:58 pm
Floyd and Diane, what a beautiful tribute. I met Jacquelyn and Perry at McKenzie’s wedding and I think a few of your parties. I am saddened by her loss. She seemed to be such a vibrant personable person and way too young to pass. Cancer is never easy, but the losses it inflicts is devastating. I am sorry for her family and all her friends and both of you for your loss. Too young and way too soon. Life is too short so we all need to love, cherish and treasure every day! Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 3:12 am
We have a man right now who is choosing to take this same approach Floyd. Billy has been through 8 rounds of chemo so far (every other week) and has something like another 8 to go. But he is using it as an opportunity to give his testimony of God’s faithfulness. He is fairly new to our church but not to the community. God healed his marriage a couple years ago, he recommitted his life to Christ, and shortly after that he was diagnosed with cancer. Prayers will be said for Perry and family (and friends).
Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 5:04 am
Prayers for Perry, his family, and all of you who loved her, Floyd. A life lived for Christ, especially thru the tough times, creates a ripple effect of faith that flows out over all those touched by it.
Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 5:04 am
Thank you for this tribute, Floyd. It honors your friendship with Jacquelyn’s family and testifies to her glorification of the Lord. I am moved to read it. I’ve prayed for her family’s strength and peace.
Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 5:59 am
What a shining light Jacquelyn was for the Lord, and I know she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. I will keep this family in my prayers, Floyd. May God surround them with His peace and comfort.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 @ 7:50 pm
Oh, no! I am SO sorry to read of this sad news. Bless all you, brother. I will surely be lifting this dear family in prayer. May God hold all of you real close to His heart and hold you as you grieve. Praying for you often.
Thursday, March 22, 2018 @ 8:50 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this news, our family of friends from school are all connected by one common thread, Lake Havasu. My heart is heavy and my prayers are plenty for Perry and the Vettraino families, although I did not know Jacqueline may she be resting peacefully
Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 3:57 am
Prayers for those left behind. The seeds she has sown will continue to produce a harvest.
God bless you and keep you.
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