

Jennifer Verstandig Rutansky passed away on September 5, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 14, 1971 Jennifer is survived by her children Elizabeth and Jacob Rutansky, husband Joe Rutansky, parents Dorothy and Harry Verstandig, sisters Lauren Perez, Wendy Sapolsky (Jeff) nephews Dillon and Gill, nieces Marni and Brooke, aunts uncles cousins and friends.
A born leader, Jennifer was president of the Student Council at Dupont Middle School, Wolfson H.S. and AEPhi at UF. Jennifer was a member of Blue Key and graduated from the University of Florida in 1993. Jennifer was a stockbroker and a corporate recruiter during her 10 year career at Wachovia.
Jennifer was an inspiration to all who knew her and to thousands of women around the world when she became the first mother of a child born through a surrogate using her egg that had been frozen 7 years earlier prior to starting chemo. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister – and a devoted friend to many.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205. Donations can be made to the Gift of Life Foundation, 800 N.W. 51st St. #101, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 or to River Garden Hebrew Home at www.rivergarden.org in Jacksonville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.com 904-288-0025.
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