Jennifer Lynne Root

Jennifer Lynne Root, 52, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2026, at home with her family by her side.

She leaves behind William, her husband of 27 years; son Jeremy Root; daughter Jenna Root; brothers Micheal Hoover and Chris (Andrea) Hoover; parents Edwin and Kathy Hoover and several nieces and nephews.

Jennifer was a teacher for the Palmdale school district until her son was born. She made sure that her children could have the best experience growing up. She became a band parent for both Jeremy and Jenna. Once Jenna joined choir in high school, she poured her heart in to being a choir parent, since she was also in choir. She also was passionate when her children join Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

A funeral mass for Jennifer Root will be held at St. Clare’s of Assisi on Friday August 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with a rosery before at 10:30 AM. A visitation will be at Eternal Valley will be on Thursday August 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A graveside burial service will follow at 1:00PM at Eternal Valley.

Anyone who wishes to make a memorial donation in honor of Jennifer is asked to direct heir gift to the Root Family Campership Endowment at the Western Los Angeles County Council (WLACC) boy scouts, Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles Council(GSGLA) or Catalina Sea Camp. There will be online links also for Girl Scouts and Catalina Sea Camp in the future.