Jill Honer
August 8, 1966 ~ December 14, 2015
Susan Jill Stone Honer of New Braunfels, Texas, joined her family in heaven on December 14, 2015, at age 49.
Jill was born in Austin on August 8, 1966. She grew up in Corpus Christi, moving there in 1970 and graduating from Ray High School in 1984. Jill earned a degree in Education from Texas A&M Corpus Christi and later taught elementary school in Corpus Christi, Irving, and Wimberley. She made an enormous impact on her students, and many of them have continued to keep in touch with her.
In 1993, Jill married the love of her life and best friend, John Honer. After living in Mississippi and California, they moved back to Texas and then settled in New Braunfels in 2011.
Jill and John have three incredible children: Robert, Courtney and Erik. Some of Jill's happiest times were spent with her familyenjoying nature, visiting the farm in Sandia, creating precious memories with her beloved Nana, gardening, hiking, biking, focusing on healthy nutrition, listening to music, and making regular trips to Gruene Market Days. She especially loved dancing with John and the kids at Gruene Hall and listening to her very talented family members sing and play their guitars. She and John also shared a love of Andy Griffith, watching Andy and Opie on a regular basis.
Jill was always proud of being a Home Room Mother and going on field trips with Robert's classes, as well as home-schooling Courtney and Erik. As part of the home schooling, Jill helped Courtney and Erik establish and operate Not So Creepy Critters, an organization dedicated to increasing nature awareness and reducing fear of reptiles and arachnids.
Jill poured her heart and soul into the business, creatively turning this entrepreneurial venture into amazing educational opportunities for her children. Jill supervised Courtney and Erik in making presentations with all types of critters for people across the state. Together they taught science classes at St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Wimberley. Based on that experience, Jill used her in-depth knowledge of science and nature to create a popular summer camp at St. Stephen's that attracted many children year after year. She was never more in her element than when she was working with children and sharing her passion for science.
Everyone who knew Jill loved her boundless energy and her beautiful smile. Even when faced with breast cancer, she inspired countless people with her positive attitude and unwavering faith. Jill knew that every day was a gift, and she truly appreciated the blessing of a wonderful life.
Jill is survived by her husband John Honer; children Robert, Courtney, and Erik Honer; mother Carolyn Knolle McNeill and husband Bill McNeill; brother Paul Stone, niece Emsley Stone, and Emsley's mother Courtney Voigt; aunts Susan Knolle Lynch and B.J. Stone Wachel; and many close cousins and dear friends. Jill was preceded in death by her father, Paul C. Stone, Jr.
Special thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the devoted staff at Blue Bonnet Palliative Care of Wimberley.
A celebration of Jill's life will be held at Unity Church of Wimberley (www.unityofwimberley.com/directions or 512-847-6587) on December 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. At Jill's suggestion, guests are welcome to wear casual, colorful clothes.
Memorial donations can be made to one of Jill's favorite charities: Unity Church of Wimberley, The Raw Advantage, Rattlesnake Conservation League, or the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.
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I don’t have words that could express my condolences adequately to you all. I do know this: Jill represents the very best of what it means to be a kind a beautiful human being. She was an angel on Earth and is now, an angel in Heaven. Love you all. You are in our prayers! Kelley, Brayden, and Bret Carr
So sad to hear this news. Jill was such an advocate for her children and nature. We had an opportunity to visit with her on several occasions and she was such a dynamic person. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and friends and the greater community.
I was so saddened to hear this and didn’t even realize we were neighbors until recently. I will never forget her sweet, caring smile that was so contagious and her sweet laugh. But God must have needed her more. I am so sorry for your loss. Her family and friends are in my prayers. xoxo Denise
Jill is the brightest angel in heaven as she was here on earth. Jill changed so many lives with her love and kindness. She was my best friend, like a sister I have never had. I pray God’s peace for all those who will miss her greatly. We should live daily by the priceless example she was to us.
She was an AWESOME & WONDERFUL former student who was always a lady. She will be missed by all of us who knew her, may she sit at the right hand of the Lord.
So sorry for your loss. Jill was truely the sweetest person I have ever known. R.I.P.Jill.
I met Jill at Hamlin Jr. High band in Corpus and what great memories and friendship endured through the years. What an Amazing smiling, twirling, sparkling soul she was here on earth. She is going to be missed greatly by all but we know God needed his angel back. What an amazing life she lead. She was loved my many. My sympathy to her family during this sad difficult time. I know Angel kisses will always be with you from now on. May your faith comfort and guide you always.
My deepest sympathies in your time of great sorrow. Jill will remain forever in the hearts of those she has touched.
Jill will be so sorely missed. Her brother Paul and I have been best friends since grade school and lived on the same street growing up. I literally spent more time at the Stone house than I did my own and Jill was like a sister to me. I always marveled over her high spirit and endless energy. She truly lived a blessed life touched the lives of many. She’s home now and at peace.
I’m saddens deeply at the loss of a special friend. Jill was a good friend in high school and unfortunately we lost track of each other after I graduated. I only regret was reuniting late. Jill was a special person whom I will miss dearly. As wonderful a person she was in school I’m sure she was as a mother, wife and friend. I will miss not being able to see her again but I’ll always cherish the wonderful memories of our friendship. To the family who I’m sorry never got the opportunity of meeting, you have my deepest sympathies and prayers.
My gosh I found out about this today. I haven’t seen Jill in so long. The picture that is posted is exactly how she looked in high school. Always the sunshine of the day. I am truly in a loss for words. Prayers to her kids and husband
Courtney, Erik, John…always in my prayers to find solace and peace while your hearts heal. Jill is such an amazing beautiful soul that brightened this world with so much grace. Her smile, her unconditional acceptance for everyone, her enthusiasm for learning, her exuberance for life. ..she made me want to be a better momma, a better steward to the earth, a better friend. I would watch her with C and E and wanted to be just like her. Her gentle manner and ease around people was so inspiring. I know she’s already making Heaven a more beautiful place to be. She’s my hero and my friend and I miss her sweet face. My life is more blessed today for walking with her on her journey. I love you, sweet friend. Always in my prayers.
I am lost for words to say Carolyn, John, Robert, Courtney, and Erik- but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jill you will be missed Greatly by all of us, we Love and Miss You!!!!!
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of precious Jill. She was such a dear friend to me, even though I was two years younger, at Ray. I have thought of her fondly through the years,the twirling, funny, bright eyed girl. We had such good times together and I remember he strong love for her grandmother, mother and brother. May God bless her and keep her.
What a wonderful life she lead. I lost my mother young and found comfort in the fact that she embraced life. My thoughts and prayers with her family. Love Camp
This just breaks my heart – my condolences to her family. It’s been so long since I’ve seen her but what a vivacious life force she had. Prayers for her husband and children.
I was so blessed to have Jill in my life. She was a beautiful treasure, & I was lucky she chose me to be a part of her life. I looked up to Jill & wanted to be just like her. I remember vidly when she met John. It was a beautiful love story that will last forever. She worshiped each of her children. She was a sweet, loving & fun mom. I loved listening to hear talk so lovingly about them. She loved her mother, Carolyn with all of her heart. Her brother, Paul meant the world to her, & she was so proud of the man he has become today. JIll was blessed with an angel of a niece. This little sunshine brightned Jill’s life on a daily basis. I loved listening to all of Jill’s stories about her life. I have never met a person so positive & full of life, & I strive to be the person she was. Carolyn, John, Robert, Courtney, Erik (& loved ones), we love you more than words can say. May all of the memories you shared with Jill comfort you today & always. I’ll miss our precious Jill so much, but I will always hold her very close to my heart. Our sincere condolences to each of you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand & comfort you today & always.
Commander Honer… May the memories of Jill and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless you all
Commander Honer, On behalf of myself and the Seguin football program you and your family are in our prayers.
Commander Honer, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Commander Honer, you and your family are near my heart during this sad time. Your beautiful wife sounds like an outstanding woman.
Prayers to you and your family sir. I know it\’s hard to loose someone, but she is alive and well in the kingdom of god. There is not a right or a wrong way to grieve. Everyone grieves differently. As a believer, I turn to God’s Word to find strength and comfort. Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Commander Honer, praying for you and your family at this time. so sorry for your loss.
Commander Honer, I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife and best friend. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Commander Honer, I am so sorry to hear bout your wife. She sounds like such an amazing person, and we will be thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.
Commander Honer, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.
Commander Honer, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Know your SHS family is here for whatever you need.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Commander Honer. I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and you family in this time of need.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will be ever by your side giving you peace and comfort.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
It is with great sorrow I have to write this to you John. I am deeply saddened for your lose. Take solace in the fact that you were able to experience life with Jill. She will be in a better place now, free of pain. God will keep her for you. God Bless you my friend.
John, I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you and your family the strength to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolences.
My prayers and thoughts are with you john and the family. Your wife is the sweetest person and great friend to me at Ray H.S. She was beautiful inside and out. She fought hard and is now pain free with the Lord. I will miss her and her smile. My sincere condolences…..
Dear Paul and family,so very sorry for your great loss.Jill is with our Lord,Jesus.She fulfilled her purpose here on earth.You are a strong family,May God bless you .
I pray that God grants you and your family Peace.
John, Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences from all of us at the Rockport-Fulton NJROTC. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If there is anything we can do to help out during this time, please don’t hesitate to ask. God bless you and the kids, Jeff
Commander Honer, I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Jill. My thoughts are with you and your children.
Commander, so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace.
John, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
I was sadden to here of Jill’s passing. I graduated with Jill in 1984 we were also in band together. I remember she was always such a sweet person always a smile on her face. She will be deeply missed. May God comfort the family during this difficult time.
John, sadden to hear about the loss of Jill. You and your family are in my thoughts. If you ever need anything let me know.
John, Courtney, Erik, and Robert, On behalf of my entire family, we are truly heartbroken for your loss. In simple terms, Jill was one of the finest people that ever walked the planet…. We hope that your great memories of her provide some comfort during such a tough time. Please know that we are holding you in our thoughts and our prayers now…and always. Love, Rick, Marcy, Brad, and Brian Willard
my deepest condolences. Jill was a truly amazing and loving lady. ~Wayland
Commander we are truly saddened to hear of your loss. Please except our condelences . We will keep you and your family in our hearts and thoughts.
John, Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I can ever do for you or your family do not hesitate to ask. May God provide comfort to you and your entire family – warmest regards, Craig
Commander Honer, we are all so saddened to hear about your wife. Praying for you and your family. May God bring Peace and Comfort.
Dearest Jill, You were a joy to know and a blessing to your family and friends. I will always remember how your mom’s eyes would “light up” when she spoke often of you at work. You and your babies meant “the world” to Carolyn! She was ever so proud of all of you. Like your beautiful, loving family and countless friends, i join them in saying that I am blessed to have known and loved you. Your caring, giving, loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in God’s hands, my dear friend, Jill. ♡♡♡
John, my heart goes out to you and the Family. Be happy that she can rest with no pain and have peace that the kids and you will be looked after. Farwell Jill.
Commander Honer, we are saddened to hear about the passing of your wife. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time.
The world is a poorer place without her. May the light she was continue to blaze in the lives of her children and family!
Commander Honer, It was an honor and privilege to meet Jill and see her annually at the Military Ball. It was so apparent that she was your best friend and the love of your life. Your gentle touch and caring attention were so evident. Jill was full of life, love, and laughter. May your strength help you and your family through these difficult times. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jill Stone Honor has served our world with the inspiration, imagination, and intuition of a true genius. Her vibrant spirit and contagious positive energy will radiate an eternal bright light in future years. She leaves a vital legacy, safely entrusted in her husband, each of her children, her mother, her brother and all her family as well as her students and friends. Her pure goodness will serve the future of the human race for many years to come. My husband, Paul, joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to John, Carolyn, Courtney, Erik, Robert, and all her family. May you find comfort, peace, and understanding in the days to come. There is no measurement of what she leaves behind, yet the world is more compassionate and loving because of her contribution.
When I read this in the Corpus paper today my heart broke. I’m so sorry to say that I haven’t seen Jill in about 30 years but she has always had a place in my heart. I was lucky enough to go to Austin and stay with her and her family. Carolyn was expecting her second child and had some problems so i was there to take care of Jill. She was a special little girl and grew to a beautiful woman. All of the Knolle women were special. My prayers are with the entire family and I’m so sorry for your loss.
Johnny- so saddened to hear about Jill. Prayers for you and the family! Love you!
I was so sorry to just hear from John about Jill’s death. We knew Jill and John through the sale of our house to them in New Braunfels and through their love of animals. I can’t imagine the heartache the family is going through. My thoughts, prayers and shared grief are with you all. We will definitely see that beautiful face and spirit again.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your wife. I realize there is nothing I can say only please know that our prayers are with you and your family. I tell you in all honesty that my family grieves with you.
My heart, soul and prayers go out to Jill’s family. I am so blessed that she and I were able to reconnect before she moved to New Braunfels. She and I were able to meet each others families and Jill visited our church. Jill will be truly missed…she was not only one of my best friends growing up…but the light of a room. She was always happy, very faithful and cannot think of a time she was not smiling. I know she was an awesome mom, wife and friend. She will be deeply miissed. Love, Beth
We are so terribly sorry to hear about Jill. Although I did not know her for a long time, I was blessed by her shining spirit and positive energy any time we were able to interact in person or on Facebook. We are so sad for you and will be praying for comfort and healing for your family.
Mark, Dylan and I would like to express our sympathy and condolances at this time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you or your family might need please don’t hesitate to call. Memories are everything.
Mrs. Honer, Words can’t express how much you have made an impact in my life’s as an educator. Your heart was truly big, and I know God will has said job well done my good and faithful servant. Thank you so much for allowing me to pray with you will you were ill. You were so love ls and will be greatly missed. To the rest of the Honer family, I will keep you all in our prayers, and will be praying Gods continued blessings on you all, please call if you need anything! Love you all as well!
Jill, you are my hero… always “The Wind Beneath my Wings”. Based on the number and content of all the previous comments, you lifted MANY, MANY individuals UP…making them feel special, loved, and capable of realizing their wildest dreams…even while you were facing your greatest challenge. You changed my life for better, and I know your only request would be, “PASS IT FORWARD”. Therefore, my challenge to all who had the privilege of knowing you is to take that POSITIVE experience/feelings/energy and PASS IT FORWARD. John, Carolyn & Billy, Robert, Courtney, Erik, Paul, and Jill’s numerous close and dedicated Aunts & Uncles, cousins, and friends…I share so deeply in your sense of pain and loss. However, when I catch myself in tears, this small internal voice says, “Lordy be, I am fine… So clear your eyes, think positive thoughts, and always remember “It is GO TIME”. Jill didn’t look back… ALWAYS FORWARD and that is the talk I would consistently get when I found myself mired in past mistakes and/or losses. So it is “GO TIME” …She infused us all with her indomitable spirit, and our greatest tribute to her, in my opinion, is to LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST and as St. Francis said and Jill so clearly did, “Go out and spread HIS GOSPEL (THE GOOD NEWS), and if you must, use words”.