Jennifer Rae Rufenacht Lindbo, 50, passed on June 9, 2021 at Denver Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1970, in Wheatridge, Colorado. Jennifer attended school in the Jefferson County School System. She graduated from the University of Alaska, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and went on to obtain her Master of Arts Degree in Reading Literacy from the University of Northern Colorado. Jennifer taught in the District 51 system for many years. She married Cory Lindbo, of Grand Junction, CO and they later divorced.
Jennifer is survived by her mother, Sharon Rufenacht Lueck and stepfather, Dale Lueck; her children, Amy Black (Kolt), Mandy Wells (James) and Cole Lindbo; her grandson, Weston Wells, of Grand Junction, CO; a brother, Brady Rufenacht (Julie); nieces, Leah and Laci Rufenacht, of Raleigh, NC; niece, Megan Coffman (David); great-niece Addison Coffman, of Fayetteville, NC; aunt, Barbara Bausch, of Mayetta, KS; uncle, Leon Meats, of Craig CO; and a host of cousins. Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Vyrl Rufenacht; maternal grandparents, Gladys and Gilbert Meats; and paternal grandparents, Jenni and Henry Rufenacht.
Jennifer experienced extensive world travel as a child and had a love for cooking, crafting, and planning festive family events. One of Jennifer’s greatest joys was spending time with her family and hoping for many grandchildren. She had a deep passion for books and reading which will be greatly missed.
Jennifer requested that her ashes be cast in the Colorado mountains with wildflower seeds. An outdoor service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, 10:00 am at Martin Mortuary, 550 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. Dress is bright and casual. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation (970) 254-3861, for the purchase of flowers, trees, and bushes for the beautification of the City.
