Laina Jerdon (nee Rowe), 38, of Pewaukee, WI stepped comfortably from sleep into the waiting arms of Jesus on September 6 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She lived to glorify and honor Him and has now heard "well done, good and faithful servant." Laina leaves behind her beloved husband, Todd, of 12 years and two daughters, Kysa (7) and Matea (4). Daughter of George and Debby Rowe.

Laina graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland in 1998, Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI in 2003, and worked as an environmental engineer for GHD both in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Memorial services will be held at Oakwood Church in Hartland, WI on Saturday, September 15, at 2:00 pm, visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:50 pm. (Information regarding a live stream of the service will be on Oakwood Church's Facebook page the Wednesday before.) In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to Oakwood Church for the prayer garden, or to AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.