Jennifer Courtney Lynn “Jen” Pond

Jennifer “Jen” Pond, 46, of Dowagiac, passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 8, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Friends may visit with the family from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on Sunday, May 11, at the Pokagon Band Community Center, 27043 Potawatomi Trail, Dowagiac, MI, with both water and pipe ceremonies will take place from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Added visitation for the public will be at the Pokagon Band Community Center, from 11:00am – 1:00pm, Monday, May 12. A Celebration of Life service including tribal ceremony, will take place graveside at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 51841 Leach Rd., Dowagiac, MI, at 1:30pm, Monday May 12, with Pastor Jamie Saylor of Creekside Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to her husband, Shawn Pond, to aid in funeral expenses. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com.

Jen was born, November 15, 1978, in Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to Morris Naveau and Gail (Topash) White. She married the love of her life, Shawn Pond, and together they raised their 4 boys and owned and managed their business, Garage Doors Plus More.

Jen will be missed dearly by her husband - Shawn; 4 sons – Marcus Wares, Andrue Dayson, Kaleb Pond and Ayden Pond; father – Morris Naveau; sisters – Janice Morseau and Carol Mix; other loving siblings, nieces and nephews as well as, great – nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gail White.

Jen will be remembered as a loving wife, mom and aunt. She was a proud and active member of the Garden River First Nation and, active with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.