Date Of Birth: February 20, 1954
Date Of Death: July 6, 2010
Our beloved Jama went to be with her Lord and Savior July 6, 2010 after battling ovarian cancer for seven years. Her love for Jesus was the anchor of her soul and her strength during her illness. Jama was a 1972 graduate of Harrison High School in Evansville. She attended Purdue University where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Dietetics. She did her Dietetic Internship in Cincinnati, Ohio and served as a Dietitian at Clarian Health Partners for 30 years. Jama was active in Bible Study Fellowship and served many years as a Discussion Leader. In 2000 she was blessed to participate in a mission trip to Ukraine. She traveled extensively with friends and family in the States and abroad. She worshipped the Lord at College Park Church where she was a member for many years. She had many friends in the Indianapolis and Evansville (her hometown) area who prayed for and provided in many ways for her and her family during her illness. Jama’s words were “Lord, send them blessings from above!” Survivors include her father, Earl Hottenstein; sisters Diane Wolf (Mike), Susan Snyder (Norman) and Kara Morrissey; nephews Daniel Wolf, Luke Snyder (Bianca), Zach Snyder (Kellie), Joe Snyder (Rachel), Jordan Morrissey, and Thomas Morrissey; great nephews Marshall, Wade, Gabriel, and Kingston. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda Hottenstein.Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at College Park Church, 2606 West 96th Street, Indianapolis. Services will follow at 12 p.m. with Don Bartemus officiating. Additional visitation will be Tuesday, July 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville, IN with service to follow at 2 p.m. with David Niednagel officiating.In lieu of flowers, Jama’s wishes were that donations be made to Bible Study Fellowship, 19001 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258, or online at bsfinternational.org (Giving/Memorial and Honorarium Gifts).“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” II Corinthians 4:17-18.
Mark Eley says
I knew Jama for several years through her friendship with my sister Diane Eley. I am very sorry for the loss of Jama and she will be greatly missed.
Debbie Mortell Davis says
To all who know and love Jama, and especially to her beloved family:
Words cannot express the strength and belief that Jama’s Life and example have provided for me. I will never forget the sound of Jama’s happy voice and laugh while she spoke.
Cindy Carlson says
Jama was such a dear, sweet person. Her gentle and loving personality drew you in and made you feel welcome. Heaven has a gem and I am sad at our loss here. Thank you Jesus for Jama and the hope and promise of our reunion again in heaven. I am and have been praying for Jama’s family. May you be comforted by God’s love and tenderness.
Linda Kleinknecht Troy and David Troy says
Dear Earl, Diane, Susan and Cara,
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Linda and David
Sue Rosecrans says
Watching Jama live was an amazing privilege, and live she did..filling our lives with her strength, wisdom and humor. I can’t imagine her joy at seeing her Savior’s face, followed by a long hug from her Mom. She has finished with graceful sweetness. Yet as I try to make sense of losing her so young, I realized she did not leave without giving me something. Jama has left me her foot prints, foot prints I can follow and know that the journey may be hard, but it will end in triumph. Thank you Jesus for allowing us to enjoy your dear ones, even if to us their time here seems way too short. May the Grace that so obviously carried Jama carry her family and close friends during this time.
Mary Pat Sapp says
To Jama’s beloved family & friends, What a privilege it has been to know Jama through her work with cancer patients at Methodist Oncology Ctr. & in radiation therapy at Methodist Hospital. Jama was quite an example of perseverance, strong faith & joie de vivre to all who knew her and loved her as well as to the patients she served for so many years. Our prayers are with you all. While we know she has been completely healed in heaven, we will miss her here on earth.
Dianne Stodghill Webb says
Our prayers are with the family.
Pam Nelson Storen says
What a bright light Jama was…always positive and never a cross word or negative thing to say about anyone or anything. She will truly be missed.
Rev Dennis N Crofts says
To the Bereaved Family:
It is with sadness that I learn of the demise of Jama today. I have many fond memories of her when she was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Evansville, Indiana. Jama was a wonderful person full of promise for a life of dedication to others. She served the Lord with gladness and willingness of heart.
May you find comfort in the memories which remain and the promise that one day she will be reunited with you. Now she sleeps but in the morning she shall awaken to everlasting life.
My payers and thoughts are with the Hottenstein family. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Denise Larson says
Words cannot express just what the heart wants to say in times such as this. I had the privilege of attending Bible Study Fellowship with Jama for several years. She is a most encouraging leader and sister in Christ. Jama truly has pressed on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called her heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I will miss her yet I, too, press on toward that same goal. We shall meet again and what a wonderful day that will be!
Diane Alfonso says
To Jama’s family,
Jama’s faith was a inspiration as she accepted everything that happened to her with courage, grace and praise for her precious Savior Jesus. May Jesus bring you His deep peace, comfort and eternal hope.
Cliff and Venita Herring says
To the Hottenstein/Snyder family
May the grace and mercy of our Lord be a sustaining source of strength and encouragement to you. Our prayers are with you.
George and May Bebawi says
Jama’s Departure
July 6, 2010
The Eagle at last has landed in its nest
There in the peaceful rest
She will see the divine light
More bright
Than that of the sun
That is the light of God’s Son
Pain has become glory
Faith became a true vision
And promises
Are no longer to be hoped for
The journey of faith has ended
Union with God is fulfilled
George Littlelight (Bebawi)
Soi Chong Powell says
To the Hottenstein Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Harbron says
Dear Loved Ones of Jama,
May our good Lord continue to bless you with wonderful memories of Jama. May her faith continue to encourage you through this difficult time. Jama is amazing and a great dispolay of the fruit of the Lord’s Spirit.
Love, Nancy Harbron
Judy Morgan Aldridge says
Dear Kara, Susan, Diane and Mr. Hottenstein,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Carol Crichlow says
I was heart broken when I heard about Jama’s passing. Jama was a true and faithful friend and sister in Christ. She was the epitome of wit, grace and courage. My family was so grateful when she took care of our mother at Methodist. Jama had a “chandelier smile”, one who would light up the room when she walked into one’s presence. Her eyes sparkled as though they were full of laughter. Her love for our Lord and her witness for Jesus was unshakable. When talking to Jama, no matter what was going on with her she always made you feel important. Her bright and beautiful personality will be greatly missed in the days, months and years to come. I send my deepest heart-warm prayers to her entire family. Dueteronomy 31:8
Mary Beth Oblinger says
Jama was a dear friend and sister in Christ to me. I will always have wonderful memories of our times together. Truly, it has been an inspiration to watch her fight the battle so well and with such faith in Christ. I miss her so much already. To Susan, Diane and Kara as well as her dear father, my prayers are with you.
Mary Beth Oblinger
Indianapolis, Indiana
Eva Yount says
What a gift Jama was to all of us. So accepting and yet so hopeful. What an inspiration!
Bonnie Ross says
Jama and I have been friends for 30 years. Jama was a genuine, strong woman with grace, wit, kindness and passion for life. I was honored and blessed by her friendship. My heartfelt condolences to her whole family, especially her loving sisters.
With love,
Bonnie Terrill Ross
Joanie Cooler Appelbaum says
Seeing Jama in April, for the first time in years, she was still the upbeat person she had always been in spite of the illness she was fighting. I have so much admiration for the way she lived her life and the courage she had to continue each day. I am thankful we had the time to reconnect and I could be reminded what a wonderful, caring person she was. My condolences to Kara and the rest of the family.
Kellie Snyder says
We love Aunt Jama! She was an amazing Aunt (in-law) and what I loved about her the most, other than her matter-of-fact personality was her love for Jesus. I am so thankful that I got to know her through the years and even more grateful that my sons got to experience the love of Jesus through their Aunt Jama. Missing her already.
Phil Jill Pegram says
Jama will be truly missed. The light of Christ was evident through her for all to see.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Tim 4:7
Today, God is saying to Jama, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Jan Stiver says
Even in my brief encounters with Jama, I was always impressed by the presence of Jesus in her life, even when she was not directly talking about her faith. Her joy and her character witnessed to the depth of her spirit. Her family has faced adversity with a strength that is evident to all aquaintances. I always enjoyed watching her interact with her sisters.(so much laughter) My condolences and sympathy especially to all of them. I will be honored to send a donation to Bible Study Fellowship in her honor.
love and prayers, Jan Stiver
Cynthia Grebe Schuette says
I recently reconnected with Jama after many years. We shared some wonderful and encouraging thoughts by email. I am grateful to God for that opportunity. I will carry the blessing of her friendship the rest of my days, and look forward to a reunion in our heavenly home.
My prayers are with Jama’s family.
Love, Cynthia Grebe Schuette
Linda Hansen Smith says
Jama’s spirit has touched many and made a lasting impression on this world. It was a privilege to know her. May she and her family go forward in love and peace.
Kathy Peterson says
While I knew her death was coming, I still find it takes my breath away. It was a real privilege to have Jama as my BSF leader and to continue our friendship through the years after. I will never understand in this life why this suffering fell on her but she sparkled with grace and joy despite it. I will never forget Jama and I look to see her in heaven, free of that troublesome body. Love to all her friends and family.
Ruth Hermann McDonald says
I was saddened to hear of Jama’s passing. It has been so many years since all of our paths have crossed in Evansville but Jama always had the gift to light up a room with God’s love. I know that continued right up to the end. It is the rest of you that are hurting right now. Cling to God and those precious memories of Jama. Someday you/we will all be reunited again. PTL.
Janet Rippy Hohlt says
To Jama’s family: It was a privilege to know Jama as we served together in BSF. She is truly a great witness of God’s power and peace. We often felt “partly related” as we were cousins on opposite sides to Bob and Paula Ress. My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time, but know she is at peace with the Lord. In hope, Janet
TJ Geary says
Jama spirit, faith, acceptance and tenacious strength were her gifts to those who knew her. I will always remember her sweetness.
Lynne Hart MD says
Jama always had that amazing glow. Kind,gentle,dedicated. I first met her when I was a resident at Methodist. Just seeing her in the halls could lighten a dreary day. Fast forward to the 2000’s when my husband needed radiation therapy and there she was again, part of the team, still glowing even later when she wore a hat.Heaven needed a good dentist and dietitician. We can rejoice that they are truly home.
Steffany Linskey says
Jama was such a special friend to me and an huge influence in my life. She taught me to be patient and kind no matter what the circumstances might be. I will miss having our dinners and time together but am thankful in knowing she is not in pain anymore and with her lord and savior.
Tammy Bartowitz says
Jama is a very dear friend who I will cherish forever. She was a beautiful person and so much fun to be with. I’m going to miss all our long chats, shopping excursions, meals out and at her home. Her strong faith has been an inspiration to me. I miss you Jama!
Kathy Abbott says
I count it a blessing to have known Jama. She was an inspiration to all as she continued walking with her Lord through her battle with cancer. She was a great example as she accepted the challenges of life and continually leaned on God for strength. I’ll surely miss talking to Jama at all the Snyder get togethers; however, I know she is now rejoicing in the presence of God in heaven!
Marilyn Gregory says
To Diane & all of Jama’s family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Jama, my thoughts and prayers are with. May you find peace knowing that she is with her Jesus.
David Ross says
I have know Jama for almost 30 years, both in and out of work. She certainly was a special person. I have always been impressed at her balance, both at work , in relationships and managing her disease. She was always deeply involved in all aspects of things with an incredible balance.
And I how I loved to here her laugh. It was a BIG throatly laugh that always made me smile.
I will always miss her and she willforever be in my heart.
David Ross
Jill Francisco says
Dear family of Jama,
The celebration service at College Park is still on my mind. It was honoring to both the life and memory of Jama and the power of God in her life. I believe His Spirit spoke to everyone gathered there – hearts were touched and God was exalted. What a witness Jama was to all! Susan and Joe, I greatly appreciated your messages. The words were comforting and inspiring. You both expressed Jama’s spirit beautifully. It is evident that the Hottenstein “clan” is a loving family – what a blessing you were to Jama and are to each other.
I consider Jama one of my dearest friends and am thankful to have been blessed with her friendship. She had many gifts but it is evident by her numerous friends that one of her greatest gifts was cultivating meaningful friendships. Something we should all aspire to. I will miss her greatly. She was a true friend and for that I am forever grateful.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be you,
Jill, Gregg,and Luke
Jill Huber Esser says
Jama, I remember our fun times together at Dexter grade school and comparing babysitting stories. I am glad you found peace and comfort with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Donna Hewitt Barbara Bobby and Bob Kleinknecht says
Dear Earl, Diane, Susan and Kara,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
lars r newsome md says
extremely saddened to learn about this today 6-25-14
high school classmate, reconnected as friends in Indianapolis…….I wish I could have been there for her during her illness.
Lars