Jennifer Anne Kreitzberg Kirkpatrick

Jennifer Anne Kreitzberg Kirkpatrick was born October 18th, 1994 in Salem, Oregon. She was the first beloved child of Brian and Sue Kreitzberg. She had two younger brothers, Paul, and Joseph.

Jennifer was a vivacious child who loved animals and deeply valued friends. She enjoyed swimming, camping, movies, music, and staying up late with friends. Her love for animals kept the family constantly supplied with furry friends, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, and dogs. In her teen years she loved horses. She was especially fond of the stable horse Paco.

Jennifer was a good listener and a good friend. She was accepting and tolerant of those who were different. She had a special concern for her disabled brother Paul helping to take care of him when needed. Whenever a friend or relative was in the hospital or in need Jenn was there.

On November 17th, 2012, Jennifer was blessed with a son, John Anthony Kreitzberg who was the light of her life Jenn always had his welfare as her top concern. Jennifer married John's father, Aryon J. Kirkpatrick in August of 2016.

Jennifer suffered from health problems for most of her adult life. She succumbed to these problems on April 24th, 2021 and went to be with the Lord.

Jennifer is survived by her son John Anthony Kreitzberg of Portland, OR, her parents Brian and Sue Kreitzberg of Portland, OR, her former husband, Aryon J. Kirkpatrick of Portland, OR, her brother Paul Kreitzberg of Portland, OR, her brother Joseph Kreitzberg of Eugene, OR, her grandfather Richard Kreitzberg of Salem, OR, and her grandfather Roger Wehrs of Tulsa, OK.

The family requests that donations to Catholic Charities be made in Jennifer's name. Follow the link on the right in order to make donations.