Jenevieve Jeni Ellen Burton-Konecki
December 18, 1962 - September 17, 2008
Obituary
Jenevieve Jeni Ellen Burton-Konecki
December 18, 1962 – September 17, 2008.
Jeni attended preschool at the University of Washington, enrolled in the Shoreline School District the next year, graduating from Shorecrest High School in 1984. She later attended Seattle Central Community College, graduating with a degree in Data Processing. She worked for an insurance company and in 1995 joined an energy company located in Bothell until her illness became too severe.
Jeni married C. Walter Konecki May 31, 2008. They were devoted to each other. Jeni was preceded in death by her father Donald L. Burton; grandfather Ralph Denn; grandmother Frances Denn-Goemmel; grandfather Erwin Goemmel; aunt Jo Ellen Brooke; uncle Maurice Denn and niece Karen Jorgenson. She is survived by her husband C. Walter; her mother and step-father Patricia and Gerald Doramus; brothers Ralph and John Burton; sister Tonya Williams; brother Lance Doramus; nephews Jared Williams, Tanner Doramus; niece Janell Williams; aunts Barbara Rice and Joanne Denn and many cousins. Jeni was an amazing, happy person; much loved and will be missed.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the University of Washington.
Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
In researching family history for the goemmel facebook group page I came across Jeni’s information.
Sorry,
Dan Wolfgangs grandson
Jeni, I was sad to learned that you had passed away. My friend Melanie Devine who informed me just a day before you were gone. I knew something was not good news. I also learned from my friend Karla Bell who informed me that Jeni was married to Walter. But first of all, I know Jeni from SCCC since 1985. Jeni always had a sense of humor and curious to ask me few questions about general issues. Jeni is truly good person and accepted whatever situation come around. Farewell my friend, Jeni. You now are with Jesus in Heaven. I will see you there someday! Jane Cinker of Ocala, Fl. former Washington state resident
Yesterday’s services were a mirror reflection of Jeni–a beautiful tribute to her.
I envision Jeni smiling and laughing as we collectively and privately remember all the sweet and fun times we shared with her. Jeni, we miss you dearly.
My heart goes out to the families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Until we meet again, Jeni,
Monica
With Deepest Sympathy from both of us, You’re in our hearts and thinking of you in your sorrow We feel your loss your very best friend, God care of her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your treasured memories ease your sadness. We love you Walter,
Dorothy and Bob Weaver
Trish and Jerry
It was a beautiful and fitting ceremony. My heart goes out to you and your family. My God bless you all.
Jeni was a dear friend. I met her at Seattle Central Community College in 1987 through our friends. We had fun night outs, conversations,laughter and teasing. I’ll miss her and always remember the fun times we had together. She will be our angel looking down at us.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. Jeni’s death is far too premature, but I am fortunate to have know her, if only for a short time. I met her for the first time at the wedding, but I have known her for a much longer time through Walter.
She made Walt so happy and they were happy together.
We were anxious for Walter to bring her to Maine where she could meet the rest of his family. We know that Walt wanted to show Jeni the Maine coast, our lighthouses and learn to eat lobster like a real Mainer.
And as the Irish Blessing concludes:
“May God hold Jeni in the hollow of His hand.”
I just met Jeni last year and she was a nice lady I met. I feel sorry to see her go. May God be with her in peace. We shall miss her dearly.
Hey Jeni, I’m so sorry. I will always remember looking at pictures of you, my mom and Cindy. And you, mom, and Margo. I’ll see you again someday. You were a fighter and you’ll always be in our hearts.
I’ve know Jeni since I was born. Her and my mom grew up together. This still hasn’t sunk in. I’ve never met you Walt, but my parents told me you are a wonderful person and I’m so very sorry for your loss. Jeni was bomb, and we’ll all miss her.
I am so sorry for the loss of dear Jeni. I was very shocked and couldn’t believe her life was cut short. I’m so glad we became a very good long time friends of 40 years. yep, she was 6 and I at 9 at Aldercrest Elem schl. I only lived in Seattle for 4 years before moving back to CA and kept in touch after all those years. I surely missed her laughters, teasings, twinkles in her eyes, rosy cheeks and most of all hearing from her. I would make her laugh everytime I email her silly jokes. I really cherished our special friendship. I’m so glad she found happiness with Walt. With deepest sympathy to Walter, Burton, Doramus and Konecki families. Til we “meet” again in heaven, Jen.
I was shocked to hear she passed away.. How I met her maybe in SCCC or somewhere about in 20 years I can’t remember. anyway I had wonderful times with her. She will be missed. Time to say goodbye.. See ya in Heaven… God Bless you and your family…and Thank you for wonderful friendship…
Karla
To the Family, May you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” Psalm 34;18 He has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” Isaiah 25;8 Take care,
Dear Walter and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will remember you in my prayers.
I remember Jeni from SCCC and I worked with her for Seattle Community College Alumni Association for two years as a president while she was my vice president. She was an absolute joy to work with. She was an intelligent lady who often had good conversations with me these times. I shall miss her. May her soul rest in peace.
My wife, Rashelle did met her at SCCC in 1986. She and Jeni has been good friends ever since. I met Jeni in 1995 with thru a roommate and she is a real sense of humor and a great person to chat with. Even though, we will miss her and it’s a shock that she gone now and went to heaven in a safe place on top, watching all of us down below. We will miss her and will never forget of what “friends” is all about.
Jeni is Sweetiest friends I ever had a good friendship since 1987. I met her through Seattle Central Community College, We both graduated in same degrees, on June 9, 1989 as far as I was pregnant with my oldest son K.J.. She will be always in my heart and memories. I will miss her so terrible and She’s Best Friend to everyone, She always lift a smile face to all of us. May she be in Peace. I will never forget her in my hearts. I will always carry a greatest memories of her.
When I live in Northgate area after I moved from California, my friend who live close by and I visited his place to meet and introduce Jeni in 1996. She is wonderful gal, continous smile and cheerfulness. Year later, Jeni contacted me to help her computer problem so I come up to fix her computer and we chatted alot about her full stories and experience involved with deaf community. I havent see her for year and half until last month she emailed me via Deaf Northwest News to chat. When I received news from subscriber who post message in Deaf Northwest News and I shocked about her. Our prayer and thoughts are with you and her families.
I was so stunning that she has passed away, I’m so sad to chance to see her but We will miss her so much that she was so sweet and funny person that I met her in Commuity college back late 80’s. Of course, she knows me and my husband, Robert for best! We will say to her goodbye for last. from Jean and Robert Swenson
Jeni was an unique person and she had the world’s cutest giggle. She was not afraid of the world and strived to make a living on her own. She took on tough challenges that many people would decline to try!! I am so happy for her that she accomplished her life-long dream of marriage. I will sing and sing for you, Jeni, until we meet again in our glorious HOME! Wait for me, I’ll be home soon.
Before I moved to Austin, Texas in 2001, I got to know Jeni when I went to Seattle Central Community College in the in late 80’s-early 90’s, later on we rode the bus together when we worked downtown Seattle, and we’re even neighbors when I lived in the Northgate/Shoreline area. I will remember her continous smile and cheerfulness, full of fun and stories, and most of all, sharing our kitty cats story. My deepest sympathy to her husband and rest of the families. She will be greatly miss! My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Erik Hammer
SCCC graduate of 1990
jeni is SO wonderful-friend, i met her in 1985 at SSEATTLE C.C.C. & outside comminuty deaf club. jeni was talking alot & funny girl, too. SHE IS NOW IN HEAVEN! we all missed her with LOVE…..
My heart just broke when I heard of Jeni’s passing. I met her at her last place of employment and got to know her in our private talks especially whenever I took her anywhere. She alway had such a positive attitude about life in general. I truly enjoyed her smile I used to tell her that she reminded me of a doll. One thing she truly wanted in life was to get married and rejoice in the fact that she accomplished that and was very happy with her spouse. Now she is with our Lord and pain free. She is rejoicing in his promises. That last smile she had is a promise to me that she knew He was waiting for her.
Betty Busby
I have worked with Gerry, Jeni’s stepfather, for about 12-13 years now and feel very close to both Gerry & Trish. Although I’ve only met Jeni a few times, I feel like I know her from how much Gerry talks about his family. I know that family is everything to Gerry & Trish, so I can only imagine how devastating this sudden loss has been. My thoughts and prayers go out to all Jeni’s family and friends.