Austin, Jacqueline "Jacque" Ann of Burnsville left our world on Friday, June 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jacque was born in Minneapolis on March 4, 1960 to Bernard and Jacqueline Austin. She graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1978, before attending Bemidji State University where she met Rob Garber in 1980. The two were married on November 19, 1982, had three children: Shannon, Alex, and Samantha, and subsequently divorced. After 12 years of friendship and co-parenting, Jacque and Rob remarried on August 7, 2003 and thoroughly enjoyed the life they built together and shared with their children and grandchildren. Jacque was preceded in death by her dad, Bernard Austin, and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 9 + 20 years, Rob Garber; children, Shannon (Kevin) Grove, Alex Garber (Aubre Suttle), and Samantha Garber (Adam Hille); grandchildren Addison, Makenna and Emmett Grove; mother Jacqueline Austin; siblings Claudette, Robert (Sigrid), Bernadette (Rod), and Joseph; as well as many extended family, friends, and beloved pupper, Jackson. Jacque was immensely generous. She had spark. She lit up the lives of those around her with her joy and humor. She had such a playful outlook on life, and spread fun everywhere she went. She cultivated lasting friendships amongst so many amazing people. She adored being Ghazah to her grandchildren. Her amazing spirit will be missed by all those lucky enough to have loved her and been loved by her. Service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, July 9 at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Rd. E, Burnsville, MN. Visitation at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or cancer research non-profit of choice.

Published on June 23, 2024