Areia, Jeanette L.

Jeanette L. Areia passed away May 1, 2010 at the age of
38 years old. She was born June 22, 1971 in Auburn, CA.
She graduated from Placer High School in Auburn, CA in
1989. She received her Associate of Science Degree in
Criminal Justice from Sierra College, Rocklin, CA. She
continued her Criminal Justice education with a Bachelor
of Science Degree from CSUS. Furthering her education
she acquired a Master's Degree in Public Administration
from Golden Gate University in Sacramento on June 4,
2005. Currently, she was in her third year of pursuing her
Law Degree at Lincoln Law School in Sacramento, CA.
Jeanette was a police officer for the Sacramento Police
Department from November 4, 1994 until May 31, 2003,
when she was medically retired from the department
due to an injury. She currently was working for Heald
Business College in Rancho Cordova as the director of
the Criminal Justice and Paralegal Departments.
Preceded in death by grandfather, Bert W. Areia,
grandmother, Josephine M. Areia and grandfather,
Robert E. Brownlee. Survived by her grandmother, Bertha
M. Brownlee; step-grandmother, Jaenne Brownlee;
father Jody F. Areia; mother & step-father, Kathy & Tim
Braaten; brother & sister-in-law, Kevin & Stefanie Areia;
sister, Brianna Areia; nephew, Riley Clark; niece, Taylor
Areia, several aunts and uncles as well as numerous
cousins and very close friends. Also, her beloved cockers
spaniels, Chase and Teva. Jeanette was a unique, loving
and giving person who touched many lives during her
short life. She had a love of travel, with Hawaii being her
favorite destination. Her laugh and smile were
contagious and she will be greatly missed by all. A
memorial service will be held for family and friends May
7, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Lassila Funeral Chapel located at
551 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that contributions be made in Jeanette's
name to Sacramento Police Memorial Scholarship Fund,
CPOMF, 1700 I Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95811.

Published in Sacbee.com on May 5, 2010