Valerie Jean Bandtlow Kreger Obituary (1972 - 2011)

Born Jun 26, 1972, Valerie Jean Bandtlow Kreger attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Valerie Jean Bandtlow Kreger.

Graduation Year	Class of 1990
Date of Birth	Jun 26, 1972
Date of Passing	Nov 27, 2011
About	Valerie Jean (Bandtlow) Kreger died on Sunday, November 27, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica; her parents, Steve and Jayne Bandtlow of Wildomar, Calif.; her sisters, Lisa (Jeff) Beardeaux, and Maureen (Brian) Church; brother, Brian Bandtlow; uncles, John and Anthony Kass; and cousins, Beth, Nancy, Gina and Sandra. Valerie was born in Staten Island, N.Y. and resided in Middletown, N.J. until the family moved to Albuquerque, N.M. At age seven, she went to Bradenton, Fla., where the family lived for one year before moving back to Middletown and then Lake Hopatcong, NJ. She was 12 years old when her parents bought a business in Roanoke, Va., where she later attended William Byrd High School. In 1988, at age 16, her family moved to Oceanside, California where she graduated from Vista High School. She was married to Scott Kreger in 1992 while attending Palomar College and gave birth to her daughter, Jessica Elizabeth, in 1995. She received a BA degree in Social Sciences from CSU San Marcos in 2000. Her Masters degree in Education, as well as her Teaching Credential and certificate in Educational Technology, were awarded from National University in 2005. While living in the Wildomar / Murrieta area, she was a substitute teacher for several local high schools. Valerie was very involved in the Girl Scouts with her daughter, was a troop leader, coordinated several science camps for the girls, had an active role in fund raising and cookie sales (we all remember those cookie booths!) and received a number of Outstanding Volunteer Awards. Valerie's caring nature and love for people was expressed through her involvement in drama and the arts, acting in and directing plays in school and community theater. She also had considerable talent in writing, computer skills, web site design and social networking. Her vivacious personality will be remembered by her many friends along with her passion for helping others in need without regard for her own personal sacrifice. This was evident from her early days as a hospital volunteer 'Candy Striper' and later as a loving mother. A viewing will be held at 9:30 am, with services at 10:30 am., on Monday, December 5, at England Family Mortuary in Temecula. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com