Jennifer Doss

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jennifer M. Doss, born on Dec. 25, 1980, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, who left us too soon on June 18, 2024.

Jennifer was a pillar during her childhood in Ridgeville; and now, Modoc, Indiana, a place she embraced as her family home and filled with her love and radiant energy. 

Jennifer was a compassionate soul whose life revolved around her family and friends. Her loving nature was evident in her every interaction and her supportive spirit served as a beacon of hope to those around her. Her dedication knew no bounds, whether it was to her fulfilling 16-year career in the medical field as a maintenance coordinator and patient registration worker, or to the countless hours she spent nurturing her beautiful garden. 

As Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow,” and Jennifer embodied this belief, cultivating not just plants, but also love, optimism, and resilience in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her. She was a master in the kitchen, her baking and canning skills were unmatched, and her delicacies will be sorely missed at family gatherings. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel, explore, and discover the beauty of different cultures. Above all, she cherished spending time with her children, family, and friends. These hobbies were not just pastimes for Jennifer, they were an extension of her love, a reflection of her zest for life, and a testament to her commitment to bringing joy to those around her.

Jennifer is survived by her devoted husband, Nicholas Terhaar; her loving father, Jeff (Sandy) Doss and mother, Deb (Skyler) Fifer; her siblings, Toni (Jason) Loper, Zeb (Linzie) Doss, Jacob (Amanda) Doss, Corry (Slayd) Milhollin, Chet (Haley) Fifer, Corby (Emily) Fifer, Cole (Krisha) Fifer, Tiffany (Eric) Leas and Colton Bost; and her beautiful children, Alexis Page, Hunter Page and Destiny Terhaar. She also leaves behind 19 nephews and nieces; several uncles, aunts and cousins; her parents-in-law, Ed (Sherry) Terhaar; and sister-in-law Cherie (Scott) Patterson.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her son, Beckett Terhaar; her paternal grandparents, Jim (Judy) Doss; maternal grandparents, Glen (Carolyn) Bost; and grandmother-in-law, Violet Terhaar. 

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 4 p.m. EDT at the Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes and Cremation Center (Thornburg Memorial Chapel), located at 2048 N. 1000 West, Parker City, Indiana. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the same location. 

In the words of Helen Keller, “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Jennifer’s legacy of love, compassion and dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched. 

We encourage all who knew and loved Jennifer to share their memories, stories and photos on her memorial page at wilsonshookfh. com. Her life was a testament to the beauty of love and the strength of the human spirit. Let us remember and celebrate Jennifer together, for she has left an indelible mark on our lives.