Jennifer Lynn Howard, 53, of Oregon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly after a medical emergency. Even in her passing, Jennifer was selflessly able to give life through organ donation. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 15, 1972 to Edward and Karen (Thomas) Shepherd. After graduating high school Jennifer would go on to obtain her associates degree from the University of Toledo. She worked for Tri State Expediting, for several years before moving to Aflack and Costco. In November of 2002 she married Mike Howard and together they created many life long memories. Jennifer loved taking day trips with her husband, whether it was shopping or just traveling. In her earlier years she loved fishing and boating with her mom and dad on their boat. If you knew Jennifer, you would know that everything had a place and had to match and be perfect. She may have walked out for a day trip and most likely walked back inside to change a purse so it matched her outfit. Jennifer was a huge DWTS fan, even making it to a show last year, but what she cherished most was her loving family, especially her grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mike; mother, Karen Shepherd; children, Brandy (Eric) Schuffenecker, Kristina (Steve Dazley) Howard, Kevin (Brie Houser) Howard; grandchildren, Tucker, Kendall, Ryder, Arianna, Bristol, Easton, Bentley, Steven, Addison, Averie; brother, Jim (Sandi) Shepherd; and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father

Friends may visit Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., Oregon, Ohio, on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 6:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Jennifers name may be directed to the RSDSA Foundation, https://rsds.org/.