Jennifer Robin Erhard Stinnett passed away October 24, 2023, in Houston, TX. She was born September 26, 1962, in San Diego, CA. She leaves behind her husband Cary Stinnett; son Cody Jack Stinnett; daughters Emily Rose Stinnett and Mikayla Mae Stinnett; parents John (Jack) and Betsy Erhard; sisters Heidi Erhard and Heather Erhard and her husband Andy; brother John Erhard and his wife Kacee; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is known as Robin to everyone that knew her up to college and Jennifer to everyone she met after that.

Her family moved from California to Haworth, NJ while Robin was very young. She was a happy baby, always smiling, and exploring in her small world. As she grew older, she enjoyed being a Brownie, then a Girl Scout. Swimming was her love, and she was on a swim team, the Red Wave, holding a record in several strokes in the county. She was a prankster and loved Halloween, April Fool’s Day, and Christmas.

From a young age, Robin was a hard worker. She had a strong work ethic and always had a job. One of her jobs was caring for patients in a nursing home. When her grandmother, Armen, got older and was living in a residence, she would frequently go to visit. When an older cousin, Arax, needed to move out of a family home, she helped with that difficult process.

Jennifer attended Cobleskill College in New York, where she continued to swim competitively, and earned an associate degree in Food Service Administration. After graduation, she held various titles including concierge, property manager, and office manager. She met her husband in 1989 while working as the office manager for Belcher Oil New York. She joined him after he transferred to Long Beach, CA and they married on April 6, 1991.

In 1994, after becoming familiar with California earthquakes, wildfires, and home prices, the couple decided Pearland, TX would be a great place to start a family. Together they brought three beautiful children into the world. Jennifer stayed involved in their children’s lives by participating in a moms group, church activities, PTA, Scouts, and teaching in her children’s schools. Somehow amongst all that she maintained a Tupperware business. She was known for her loving notes of encouragement which were often found in the lunches she prepared for her husband and children as well as any packed suitcase.

Jennifer loved life and was the life of the party. She was very social and always happy to see you and talk to you. She stayed fit by regularly attending the gym and taking daily walks with her prized dogs. She grew deep roots in the community and knew people everywhere she went.

Jennifer was a very giving person, of herself and her time. She gave life to many unknown people through her regular donations of blood and platelets that totaled in the gallons. She was always ready to lend a hand when needed at church, in the community, or painting a friend’s house. She served food to the homeless on Thanksgiving. The family attended the First United Methodist Church in Pearland where, of course, she was an active volunteer.

Jennifer was also creative. She worked on scrap booking, arts and crafts, made corkboards, and numerous other projects. She loved painting and painted the children’s bedroom ceilings with blue skies and clouds. As a young adult she took up belly dancing. She was a terrific dancer and looked incredible in her costumes. She performed with her troupe at various places that included senior centers.

Jennifer Robin, we mourn the loss of your smile, your wit, your energy, your laugh, your encouragement, your strength, your love, and your presence. Our comfort comes in knowing you are at peace.

Jennifer coined many sayings. ‘Luv ya see ya bye’ is a fan favorite.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2314 N. Grand Blvd Pearland, TX 77581. Followed by a reception after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bluefield Project to Cure Frontotemporal Dementia.