Date of Service:
October 15, 2023
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Rhoda Jelmby peacefully left to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, after having spent her last earthly hours surrounded by her husband Jan and her three children.
Rhoda was born in Bringetofta, Sweden on August 24th, 1953. Born to John and Gun-Maj Svensson, she was the third child of seven. Early in life, her devotion to God and her family was evident. She dedicated her life to Christ at the age of 12 and has faithfully and steadfastly followed Him since.
In 1971, Rhoda and Jan married, settled, and started a family in Vrigstad, Sweden. The family grew quickly with the addition of their three children: Samuel, Jeanette, and Martina. But Sweden could not contain them, and in 1984 they set off on a family adventure which brought them to Vero Beach, Florida. Together they started Helmet House Construction where they worked side-by-side together for 39 years.
Rhoda was unconditionally and passionately devoted to her God, family, friends, and business. God was always the center of her attention and the One from whom she drew all her strength, wisdom, and compassion. These qualities were unmistakably apparent to anyone who knew or encountered Rhoda.
Besides her Christ Jesus, Rhoda had one ultimate, prevailing desire…to nurture and care for her family and friends. Her life revolved around it. Her excellent cooking and baking skills rivaled those who do it professionally and her family reaped the benefits of those gifts at every family gathering. She was the glue that kept the family together. She was the emotional and spiritual advisor that made everyone feel loved and heard. She was the embodiment of spiritual awareness and sensitivity, which was felt by all, and the impact she made in countless people’s lives will forever be remembered.
Rhoda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jan, children Samuel Hjalmeby, Jeanette McCain, and Martina Tannery, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
For those who shared the family’s love for Rhoda and who wish to celebrate her life is invited to attend her memorial service on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2:00pm. The service will be held at Central Assembly of God at 6767 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please help the fight against ovarian cancer by sending contributions to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 2110, New York, NY 10122.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2024 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Elizabeth anderson - Friend of son and daughter in law
October 9, 2023, 7:40 pm
Sorry for your loss . I will be thinking of you on that day of the service ❤️
EUGENE O’Neill - Friend of family members.
October 9, 2023, 8:11 pm
Very sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful person. I’m sure she will be missed.
Jeff Smith - Friend
October 10, 2023, 12:57 am
Jan: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are great people. I love you all. My prayers are with you.
gwen zorc - Friend
October 10, 2023, 2:40 am
Such a beautiful tribute for a beautiful woman. ❤️✝️
Audrey Sexton - Friend
October 10, 2023, 11:15 am
Dear Samuel and family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. In Christ, Audrey Sexton
Marlene & Tom O’Reilly - Friends
October 10, 2023, 1:08 pm
We are so sorry for the entire family…and we simply don’t have the words to express how very sad it is that you, and we ALL, have lost our Rhoda. Jan and Rhoda were an example of love, honesty, and faith, and we always admired them. Sometimes God calls the best ones home and we need to just trust his plan even when our hearts are about to break. We are thinking of the family and praying for strength and peace during this hard time of loss and sadness. We will keep the memory of Rhoda in our hearts… always!
Albert Veres - Friend
October 10, 2023, 3:33 pm
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I have the greatest love and respect for Rhoda and all good memories. I will truly miss her. I believe we are all joined through the Holy Spirit in our Father’s heart and are together always. Goodbye great lady. My sincere condolences to Jan and Samuel and all of Rhoda’s family.
The Maiers - Friends
October 10, 2023, 4:14 pm
To Sam and all the Jelmby family beautiful. We are so very sorry for the loss of Rhoda. We are so blessed to have known such a God-loving, faith-filled matriarch that extended her love to all she met. She taught us so much in her fight. Grateful to have known such a loving soul. Such a loving family and praying for you all.❤️
Katja och Dan Airosto med familj. - Friends
October 11, 2023, 10:35 am
Jan
Samuel, Jeanette, Martina med familjer.
Med varmt deltagande. Vi känner med Er under denna svåra tid av sorg och förlust.
Minnet av fina Rhode kommer att finnas i våra hjärtan.. Alltid.
Rhode
Tack för de minnen vi delade, de skratt vi skrattade, och de drömmar vi drömde tillsammans.
Du lämnade ett avtryck i våra hjärtan med din enorma värme, vänlighet, omsorg och fina vänskap.
I våra hjärtan kommer du alltid att leva.
Så stilla kom döden
den kom som en vän
Den tog Dig i handen
Och förde Dig hem
Tack för vad Du givit
Tack för vad Du var
Tack för ljusa minne
som Du lämnat kvar.
Sov i ro.
Monica Nilsson - Vän
October 11, 2023, 8:56 pm
Rode vi möts i himmelen. Vila i frid. Tänker på er i familjen. Monica & Roland Nilsson, Rydaholm, Sweden