Jeremy McGarity
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May 15, 2025

Janie

Today, my heart is broken—but heaven is rejoicing.

After a courageous battle with cancer, my beloved wife has gone home to be with her first love, the Lord Jesus Christ. She faced every trial with unwavering faith, never compromising her principles, and always inspiring those around her with her strength, grace, and love.

She loved her family deeply, and we will forever cherish the memories we shared. Though we grieve her absence, we rejoice in her victory. She is now free from pain, fully alive in the presence of Jesus, receiving the reward for a life well-lived.

She was welcomed by the Lord Jesus today with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Until we meet again, my love.

27 comments

27 thoughts on “Janie”

  1. Rosana Hamel / Camilo Espinoza said:

    I pray for healing over the lost of your wife. Our hearts are with you and your family. 🤍

  2. Camilo espinoza said:

    My deepest condolences to you and family.
    She will be missed by all. 🙏🏽🙏🏽.

  3. Mary Lynn Hewett said:

    Dear Pastor Jeremy,
    The Hewett family mourns the loss of Janie along with the very many who loved her, loves you and your family. We pray for God’s comfort to envelope not only you, your sons individually, but you all as a family. My prayer is that you find time to reflect on the many ways Janie brought smiles to your hearts even through the many tears in the days, weeks, months ahead.

    You are loved,
    Mary Lynn, Duane, Katherine Hewett Tubaugh, Emily Hewett Marshall

  4. Lane Adams said:

    Well, done, good and faithful servant is echoing in the heavens and in my mind as Janie entered into his perfect peace. I am so saddened for all of you and it is such a loss for you and for all of us. Thank you for sharing her brave journey with us and we continue to pray for all of you as you remember her.

  5. Clayton Ford said:

    Jeremy, Cheri and I are praying for you and your whole family, for God’s comfort, encouragement, and strength. So very sorry for your loss. Additionally, I will be praying for you and Skyline every time I drive past Skyline (and that’s usually multiple times every day, since we live a mile away).

    Lots of love and many blessings,
    Clay and Cheri Ford

  6. Trisha Martin said:

    Jeremy and the McGarity family:
    I wish that I could take away your pain and loss. You and your family have given so much gracefully to SKYLINE CHURCH and it is so much appreciated. Please know that you’ve made an important impact in my life. Sending prayers of strength and grace.

    With my deepest condolences 💐

    Trisha Martin

  7. Anna Cook said:

    Dear Jeremy.. May our God comfort you and family ! She will be dearly missed! We are all here for you and family and we love you all so much! Hugs and prayers! Anna and Michael let us know if there is anything we can do at anytime.

  8. Daniel English said:

    Jeremy ,

    Many prayers and blessings to you and your family. God is great and rejoicing for having a wonderful woman enter the kingdom of heaven. Be strong and courageous for we are all one family.

  9. Melanie Smith said:

    You don’t know me and I’ve never met you, but I’ve proofed one of your books and feel that I’ve seen into your heart. I’m praying for comfort for you and your family, knowing that it will take time for the sharpest pain to recede so that you can breathe again. Heaven becomes dearer and nearer with every loss, and this loss is profound. I pray also for His grace and clarity in the days ahead.

    But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” II Cor. 12:9

    Mellie Smith

  10. May the Lord comfort your family. Our prayers are with you.

  11. Kathy Metal said:

    I am so sorry that Janie passed away. I was praying for her healing but I guess God had other plans for her. I will pray for you and your family. God Bless!!

  12. Penny Bullock said:

    You both have been so open about your difficult journey. Your family’s strength has inspired me to go deeper in my faith . God has received a loving disciple and an amazing testament to the power of Christ on earth this very day. You have our love and support today and always.

  13. Maureen Wilson Harris said:

    I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of this. I know that Janie is in a beautiful place right now and pain free and that you will see her again some day in the future. I’m so happy that you and your family were able to spend those four months with her; I’m sure it made such a beautiful difference to Janie to have you all with her. May God keep you and the family in his arms as you embark on this journey that noone wants to travel. God bless you all.

  14. the BarnesFamily said:

    Jeremy, our hearts are filled with grief for your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. You are now in our prayers more than ever. May the LORD grant you comfort and peace leaning on the everlasting arms. “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27
    With love -the Barnes Family

  15. Peg/Ed Reyman said:

    Pastor Jeremy & family, we cannot tell you how very sorry we are for the loss of your dear Janie. You all have our deepest condolences. While we grieve with you, we also rejoice knowing Janie is with Jesus. Love & prayers continue.

  16. Lynette Low said:

    Dear Pastor McGarity, My sympathy to you and your family. I have been praying for your wife since you announced your sabbatical to be with her during her illness. I have been listening to you on the radio on my way to San Diego to visit my daughter. God Bless you and your family.
    Psalms 23
    Lynette Low

  17. Laura Smith said:

    My heart aches and grieves for you Pastor Jeremy. I prayed Daily for Janie. I walked with her through her journey as I walked through mine. The Lord has a plan for each of our remaining days. I was blessed by her presence and unwavering faith. She will be missed. As Jennifer Rothschild says “ Earth is short, but Heaven is Long” We will all be together in His glory reunited with our eternal family. Thank you for sharing your journey, it’s been a privilege to witness your strength and love for Janie. Big Hugs XOXO

  18. Leticia and Danny Mitchell said:

    PRAYING !! Pastor, For you and your family, God will give you strength and the Joy of the Lord will return to you and your children your House will be Blessed and the House of the Lord will continue to grow and Jeanie will be rejoicing from Heaven ! We love you Pastor our prayers will continue for strength. GOD IS GOOD! SHE IS HOME.

  19. Norval and Cheryl Brewer said:

    Our hearts ache for you and your family at this time of loss. Janie was a beautiful remarkable woman who will be greatly missed by all. We are praying for God’s strength, peace, comfort, and presence to surround you at this time of grief. May he give you an abundance of his love and carry you right now and into the future. We love you.

  20. Frank Chaco said:

    Jeremy,

    I’m saddened by the news of Janie and mourn along with you and your family. You have all been an incredible example of GOD’S Love. May Our LORD GOD comfort you all during this difficult journey and give you peace knowing your future in paradise with Him. I’ll continue in prayer for you and your family.

    Love you bunches.
    Hugs 💙 💛

  21. Maggie Clifton said:

    Dear Pastor Jeremy,
    My heart is so saddened by the loss of your lovely wife Janie, for you and your boys, and your family.
    May your times reflecting on her bring you and your family deep comfort and special memories.
    My husband and I are keeping you all close in our prayers♡
    Thank you for sharing your heart with us, your church family, about your beloved wife and her courageous spirit and faith. may you and your boys find deep comfort knowing that she is being held in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus♡
    With ❤️ and comfort.

  22. Ruby Moore said:

    Our hearts are truly and deeply aching for you and your family. As ministers and pastors for over 60 years. We know the huge responsibilities you have. How much you are on “stage” in the eyes of the world and congregation. At this point we offer our support in prayers and anything you may want us to do. We pray God’s covering, protection, immense grace, and LOVE over all of you, your family, and His church. Though we’ve only been with you a few months, we’ve been blessed by your words and ministry. May His blessings be on and in you. Amen.

  23. Nadine and Carlos Quiles said:

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Janie will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. My condolences Jeremy My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

  24. Phindile Ngwenya said:

    My deepest condolences to you and your family, may her soul rest in eternal peace.

  25. Linda Summers said:

    My heart weeps with sadness of the loss of your wife. I did not know her personally but I know she was an extension of you and what a blessing that is. I pray and ask for comfort and peace to you and your family. She is now you and your family’s guardian angel. My condolences. 🙏😇🕊️

  26. Della Carter said:

    So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

  27. Jeni Roosma said:

    Jeremy, I am so sorry by the loss of sweet Janie. I don’t know if you remember me but I used to babysit your boys when you lived in the high desert for a bit. Praying for you all and praying for the comfort of the Lord to fill you all in this time. Isaiah 43:1-5

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