Bristol: Age 56 passed away on May 3, 2016. Jeanine Lee Rogers was born on May 5, 1959 in Canandaigua, NY. Jeanine grew up in Bloomfield, NY where she graduated in 1977 from Bloomfield Central School where she was a 3 sport athlete and excelled in art. She graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. She worked as an educator and very successful track, soccer, and basketball coach for the Bloomfield district for 35 years. She had a very positive influence on the hundreds of students she taught and coached loving every one of them. Her unique talent as a coach encouraged developing athletes in the respective sport while still ensuring each athlete had fun. As a former athlete noted “Coach Pestle makes running in circles fun.”
Jeanine had a love of photography and always had her camera ready. Whether it be a holiday, sporting event, vacations, nature scenes or pets, Jeanine captured the moment and then lovingly created memory books and calendars for family, friends, and athletes. Her artistic talent was also evident in any party with the perfect decorations making every gathering extra special and unique. She was a generous soul who was the life of the party. She always showed up with her megawatt smile sporting the latest fashion trend perfectly accessorized. Dessert was another trademark of hers and many of us have gained a few pounds due to her love of sharing her creations, especially her famous chocolate chip cookies.
Her many interests included regular poker games, softball, attending country music concerts, spending time with family, the Dallas Cowboys, hanging out with friends at her pool, reading a good book, visiting her family in the 1000 Islands, gardening, shopping, and arts and crafts.
Jeanine filled many roles during her life; coach, teacher, athlete, wife, sister, daughter, favorite Aunt and leader. Jeanine’s outgoing personality made you feel right at home the moment you met her. Her spirit will remain with everyone she knew. Heaven watch out, because you got a good one!!
Survived by her husband of 31 years, Greg Pestle, her parents Marty & Roger Hawkins and Gene Rogers & Kathy Cooper, siblings Doug (Jennifer) Rogers, Mike (Nancy) Rogers, Andrea (Dave) Smith, Rick (Jennifer) Hawkins and Bobbi Jo Siccardi. Brothers and Sisters-in-Law David (Linda) Pestle, Scott (Cathy) Pestle, and Matt (Laurie Beth) Pestle. Also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews who looked to her as a second Mom and big sister Olivia & Levi Rogers, Benjamin & Meredith Rogers, Noah Smith, Trevor, Ryan & Emma Hawkins, Austin VanOrden & MacKenzie Siccardi, Casey Pestle, Lindsey, Taylor & Kali Pestle, Haley & Mia Pestle, Katie and Michael Warren and her two beloved cats Mr. Whiskers & Bella.
Friends may call on Saturday, May 7th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street, Honeoye, NY. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 8th at 2:00 pm at the Bloomfield High School Auditorium, Oakmount Avenue, Bloomfield, NY. Donations may be made to the Jeanine L. Pestle Scholarship Fund, c/o CNB, PO Box 208, Bloomfield, NY 14469. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com