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Following is the obituary of Jenniffer Clear. Formerly a special education instructor at Central, Mrs. Clear died on Saturday.

Sadly enough, this is the 2nd teacher to die this year from the Central family.

All of Pickerington mourns this loss ?…

http://www.legacy.com/Dispatch/Obituaries.asp?Page=SearchResults

CLEAR Jenniffer E. Clear, age 40, of Pickerington, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at her residence following a long fight against breast cancer. Born May 14, 1967 in Detroit, MI, she was a 1985 graduate of Strongsville, OH High School, and received her bachelors and masters degrees in special education from the University of Toledo. She taught special education for 16 years at Sylvania, OH Southview and Northview Schools, Muskegon, MI High School, and Pickerington Central. She was a member of Seton Parish. Her passions were reading, flowers and gardening, skiing, her pet dogs, and her students. Survived by her husband of 14 years, Bryan M. Clear; children, Zachary Joseph and Elizabeth Leone; father, Donald Jones, Wilmington, NC; brother, Robert (Susan K.) Jones, Cary, NC; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Sandra Clear, Toledo; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Judith) Clear, Richard (Kim) Clear, Todd (Sarah) Clear, Patrick John (Karen) Clear; and her pet dog, Hannah. She had many fond memories of the special education team members she taught with throughout her career. Preceded in death by her mother Beverly Jones. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 550 Hill Road N. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Road N., Pickerington, with the Rev. Fr. James Klima, Celebrant. Friends who wish may contribute to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy, Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or a special fund for her children's education at Fifth Third Bank in Jenniffer's memory.

By Proud Pickerington Parent

Memo from Principal Reeves

http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/school_NewsArticle.aspx?artID=348&schoolID=1

DEATH OF A STAFF MEMBER

The Pickerington High School Central (PHSC) family suffered a great loss over the weekend. After a brief illness, teacher Jenniffer Clear passed away. Mrs. Clear was a warm and caring educator and her presence here at PHSC will be missed.

Calling hours are set for 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home and Crematory. A Memorial Mass is set for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Seton Parish Catholic Church in Pickerington. Those students who wish to attend may do so with a parent?­s permission. Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the services as well as a signed note for the excused absence.

Death is a complicated and difficult concept for adults and even more so for teenagers. I encourage you to take a moment to discuss this topic with your child. Even when teens push away from their parents, they are often looking for guidance, especially during difficult times. Mental Health America offers online resources for parents to discuss grief with their children at www.mentalhealthamerica.net.

School counselors are available and a moment of silence was held this morning in her memory. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Clear's friends and family as we come together to mourn the loss of one of our own. Should you have any additional questions please feel free to contact the school's office at (614) 833-3025.

Scott Reeves
Principal