Berni, Jill Lynn (Pankers); died Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the age of 59; Jill was born in St. Louis on March 31, 1950, raised in Webster Groves and graduated from Webster High School in 1968. Jill is survived by her husband Michael, her three children Daniel, David and Kristine, grandchildren Clayton, Jayden and Claire, and sister Judy Gardner; Beloved daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many; Finishing her formal education with honors at the age of 40, she was selected as a representative for the Salute to Excellence in Education in Chicago. She then pursued her career as Director of Food and Nutrition working for both Maplewood Richmond Heights and Dunklin R-5 school districts. She served as a representative for food and nutrition at the state level and as an officer on the St. Louis Directors Association. Jill was also a member of Chefs de'Cuisine. Jill was very active with community service projects specifically those that related to cancer. Jill touched the lives of all who knew her and inspired people to live life fully. Services; Memorial service to be held Oct. 24, at 10:00am at the First United Methodist Church, 600 N. Bompart, Webster Groves, MO 63119; In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Leukemia and Lymphomia Society at www.lls.org ;