December 28, 2011 (Wolfeboro, NH) – The Nordic community was sad to learn that Jennifer Caldwell, daughter of John and Hep Caldwell passed away at her home in Wolfeboro, NH, on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Jennifer raced for Middlebury, the University of Vermont and was a member of the U.S. Ski Team.
She found her niche in long-distance skiing and was a two-time champion of the Great American Ski Chase winning every marathon on the U.S. circuit for two years including the most-prestigious ski marathon event in the U.S., the American Birkebeiner.
Jennifer suffered from cancer and is survived by her loving husband Howie Bean and daughter Anya, her parents John and Hep Caldwell, and brothers Tim and wife Margaret, Sverre and wife Lilly, and Peter and wife Darcy, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Friday, Dec. 30, from 4-7pm at Lord Funeral Home in Wolfeboro, NH, and funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Clearlakes Chorale, P.O. Box 223, Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 or the Wolfeboro Cross-Country Ski Association, 47 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH, 03894.
For Jennifer’s Obituary click HERE.
SkiTrax joins the Nordic community in sending condolences to Jennifer’s family and friends.