Melissa Hennig Jaster

Melissa Hennig Jaster, 38, of Elm Mott, passed away April 13, 2020 in Aquila, Texas.

The family will receive friends from one’s vehicle from 5:30PM to 7:30PM Thursday, April 16th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.

Graveside Service: 1PM Friday, April 17th at Waco Memorial Park. Under Texas mandate, up to ten persons are allowed under the tent with others respecting social distancing from afar.

Survivors include her husband, J D Jaster; sons, Tyler, Tanner and Jacob Tripp Jaster; parents, Steve Hennig and wife, Debbie and Shelley Walker and husband, Gary; grandmother, Marilyn Wilde; siblings, Mike Hennig and wife, Sara, Matt Hennig and wife, Arianna, Amy Hill and husband, Rodney, and Clint Adams and wife, Cheryl; mother and father-in-law, Linda and Larry Jaster; brother-in-law, Jim Bob Jaster and wife, Brook; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Hennig, Shelby Hennig, Matt Hennig, Shane Hennig, Jim Bob Jaster and Allen McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution for the Jaster boys.  Checks may be made payable to:

Jaster Boys Memorial Fund

c/o Citizens State Bank

100 N. Main St.

West, TX 76691   254-826-3741

Place of Service: Waco Memorial Park , 6623 S. IH-35; Robinson, TX 76706



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Condolence Messages

  1. Thomas & Cheryl Pratka

    Larry & Linda,
    We are so sad to hear of your daughter in Laws passing . Please know your in our prayers and thoughts . During this difficult time . Prayers for your son and these precious grand babies .

  2. Kenneth and Joyce Taylor

    J. D., our hearts are broken for you and your family. There are no words to make this situation better. Stay strong and know you are so loved.

  3. Peace be with you all and May God bless you in your time of grief.

  4. The stone family is very sadden to hear about Missy. Prayers for her family.

  5. i will greatly miss you my sweet niece. you were a very loving mother to 3 great boys and loving wife to jd, and a friend to everybody she loved. you were true and direct and i must have learned it from you. r.i.p my sweetypie, and we shall meet again on the other side. love you always, your uncle gary

  6. Robert and Laura Menn

    Ladonna, Shawn and Family, my sincerest condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God grant you peace.
    Sincerely,
    Robert and Laura Menn

  7. Jason & Kim Lucien

    Our deepest sympathy is extended to all the family. Heaven gained another angel way too early. Praying for the family. Rest In Peace Melissa.

  8. Billie and Deloris Koehl

    Our Deepest Sympathy

  9. Michael Warren

    To a truly great family,

    J.T. my prayers are with you, the boys, and Melissa. It was so obvious how much she loves her family. No matter how difficult things are right now, we are here to helo in anyway we can.

  10. Cherria Gamble

    Condolences to you and your family

  11. I was so blessed to be a part of this family for 8 yrs. they remain in my heart today. Missy always treated me like an aunt and I loved her so. God has taken another angel. She will be welcomed into heaven by her grandpa, her great grandma, and her loving aunt Suzanne. We will miss her here on earth but she is a better place with God. Your babies will be well taken care of by your earthly family. Love you and prayers. Love Elaine

  12. James Black and family.

    Condolences to you and your family. My god bless you and keep you in his arms.

  13. Jeremy, Wendy, Colten, and Amilee Myers

    My sweet friend, you are going to be missed terribly by my family. I am going to miss our date nights and our family trips. Please watch over us. I promise to you that Jeremy and I will help JD as much as he will allow us, Colten and Amilee will help the boys through this (I know you would do the same)… Sending my love to you.

  14. Romine-McMillan Family

    J.D. & Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Melissa’s passing. Please know that you and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s blessings be with each of you.

  15. Buddy & Cathy Jeffers

    Prayer and thoughts for the family.

  16. Candace Wilshire

    With deepest sympathies to Missy’s family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers, have been and will continue to be in the days to come. Much love from the Wilshire Family.

  17. Kenneth Schroeder, Sherry Payne and Kellie McDonald

    Dear JD, Boys and family, we think of you as family and we are so sorry to hear the loss of Melissa. I know that there will be difficult times of missing her. I hope and pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord. If you need anything and we can help in anyway we are here for you. Heart Felt Sympathy and condolences for you and your family during this difficult time.

    Kenneth, Sherry and Kellie

  18. My sincerest condolences to Missy’s family, JD, and her boys. She was a dear friend to me and will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Missy.

  19. Jim and Sandy Reddig

    Debbie, Steve, JD and Boys,
    We extend our thoughts and prayers for all of you through this most difficult time. I know she will definitely be missed. We are just down the road for what ever your family may need. May God Bless you and grant you peace.

  20. Maggie Williams-Woodard

    Sending prayers for now, and the tough days ahead. I am at a total loss of words . May God grant strength to the Family. With Love from your Providence business Office Family

  21. Donna Wade Gammel

    Shelley,Marilyn,Walker and Family,
    My heart is broken ?for y’all’s loss. Many prayers for comfort and peace for all of y’all. As a Mother and a friend I pray God keeps you in his loving arms. God will take care of y’all’s baby girl, Mother and wife. I am staying in because of COVID 19. Please understand my concern and love will definitely be there with you all.
    I love y’all dearly,
    Donna Wade Gammel & Jim Gammel
    ♥️?♥️
    #RestinpeaceMelissa
    #MayGodsLovebehighlightedthroughyourloss
    #Thankyouforourpreciousmemories
    #Herbeautywillshineineveryday

  22. Donna Wade Gammel

    Shelly, Marilyn,Walker and Family,
    My heart breaks for y’all’s loss. Prayers and love for each of you. God will take care of your baby,Mom and Wife.
    May all of the Memories come with love shared to others.
    May God give you comfort and hold you in his loving arms during this most difficult time. Please understand that due to COVID 19 I haven’t been getting out. My love and prayers will be there with each of you.
    I love y’all dearly,
    Donna Wade Gammel and Jim Gammel
    #RIPMELISSA
    #JTTW
    #Godcomfortmypreciousfriends

  23. Rachael Kocian

    JD, Tyler, Tanner, & Tripp : Our deepest sympathy to you all. Hugs and prayers you way and Melissa will sure be missed by many. She was definitely a one of a kind true genuine lady and she loved you and the boys so much!

  24. Brenda Barak Sulak

    Steve, Debbie and Shelley,
    I am so sorry to hear of such sad news . Melissa was a very sweet young lady. May God wrap his arms around y’all and comfort you at this time. My heart is breaking for y’all. Love you guys. God Bless!

  25. Bud & Shanna Snapka

    So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. May God bless you.
    Bud & Shanna Snapka

  26. Ron and Pam Poston

    Our Heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  27. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  28. We pray for strength while you go through the following days And weeks. Always remember your family and friends are there for you

  29. Mike and Becky Smetak

    We will surely miss your beauty, your laugh and zest for life ,and your”spunk “.
    Our hearts go out to all the family.
    Sending prayers and love and condolences to you all. May God give you strength during this most difficult time and in the days and weeks ahead.
    We are here for you if there is anything we can do to help.

  30. So sorry for your loss

  31. JD you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my friend. We are here for you always.

  32. Shelley and all the family of Melissa, my heartfelt condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all of you during this difficult time. May peace and comfort envelope you all in the days, weeks, and months ahead. God bless and keep you.

  33. JD and precious boys, I am so sorry for your loss. I was so glad I got to see her at Jd and jw’s birthday. She was so proud of her boys. My love and prayers for all of you at this time.

  34. Sue Wilshire & Family

    Marilyn and all of your family
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers and will be forever. . It is hard to lose someone you love please take comfort in knowing that Missy is with the Lord and she is watching over her family. I will always be just a phone call away. Still owe you hugs.

  35. Steve,Debbie,Shelley & family. My heart is broken and I wish I could just wrap my arms around you for a big hug. I will keep you and Melissa’s family in my thoughts and prayers. Vickie & Dennis Ayers

  36. Joanna Vlahakos

    May the Lord wrap his arms around the family. They will feeling warmth and love to comfort them. It will just a blink of an eye and we will see her again. With a smile on her face. Memory be Eternal. Love ❤️ Jo Anna.Jo Anna.

  37. Chris & Sandy Pechacek

    You and your family will always be in our prayers. As we have have already said, please know that we are just a few steps away if you need us. With all our love…

    “And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.””
    ‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:30-31

  38. JD, Tyler, Tanner, and Tripp –
    We are heartily sorry to hear about sweet Melissa. She was a burst of sunshine, always had a smile on her face, loved you and the boys with all her heart. She will be greatly missed by all of us. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you his peace. May he Wrap his loving arms around all of you for comfort during this time. We love you all so much. Love, Ken, Lisa, Chisum and Sonora Rieger

  39. Tom and Lee Ann Monroe

    JD,
    We are so saddened to hear about Melissa. She was such a sweet young lady. Please know you and your family have been on our hearts and in our prayers every day.

  40. We are soo very very sorry for yalls loss. You and the boys have been in our prayers and will continue to be in our prayers. Mellisa was one of a kind. Again our family has yall in all our prayers. We love yall very much xoxo. Dale Tippit Family

  41. JD I am so sorry for your loss our talk last night was really good thank your for that. Melissa was one of my longest friends and I am sure going to MISS her deeply please know that you and the boys are in our prayers. Melissa I will miss you more than you know and I know I will see you again one day

  42. My heart goes out to the Jasters in your time of sorrow. Melissa was a great friend and coworker. She will be deeply missed. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences.

  43. So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. (Ryan & Kyle Hoffman’s Mom)

  44. Sunny (Smith) McCann

    I’m so sorry to hear about Melissa. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort during this time. I pray that he will continue to surround you with His loving presence.

  45. Cindy and Joe Hutyra

    We will remember Melissa always. She was one of a kind woman. She loved her family fiercely. She will have a place in our hearts forever.
    We are so very sorry.

  46. I just found out today about what happened I’m so sorry
    Our boys go to school together and played ball together my heart breaks for them and you I know we haven’t met but tanner has my sons number if there is ever anything my family can do please don’t hesitate to call God bless you and the boys my prayers are with y’all.

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