There is only one word to describe JC and that is INCREDIBLE. Her presence will be missed throughout the OH community.

My heart is heavy at the great loss we have suffered. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Colter family. Take care, KathyS

JC was an amazing woman and an inspiration to us all. She was the one that hired me here at ObesityHelp and we worked very closely for many years. I'm not sure if many people know this but JC was a very large part of the bariatrics movement in this country. Not only was she one of the founders of ObesityHelp but she was also a Bariatric Nurse that dedicated her life to helping those with obesity. I will personally miss her very much and I wish her family my condolences for their loss. We love you JC!

Tammy, JC and the entire Colter family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. If not for JC, I would probably not have had the chance to work here at ObesityHelp. Thank you both Tammy and JC, for everything.

The lost for JC was a big lost for the WLS community. She has touched some many of our lives. Her Legacy will live on. We miss you dearly JC.

JC's life was invested in helping people find hope and in deeply caring for their welfare. That is an incredible gift and a wonderful legacy. OH will not be the same without her presence. She will be deeply missed, and my love and prayers go out to her family.

Tammy, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. JC was a wonderful lady with a love of life. Fiesty is a great word to describe her. She made our Pittsburgh convention one to remember. I will always appreciate the faith and support that she gave to us all. With Loving Thoughts and Blessings, Chellie

J.C. was so special to everyone at OH. She was so driven to help people and as a result, so many lives have been touched with her endless love and compassion. She is a big part of the foundation of OH and her spirit here will carry on with us all. She was the reason for me being hired to this, the best organization I have ever worked for. We are so sorry for you loss Tammy and the whole Colter family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all miss her dearly.

I am very saddened to read about the loss of JC to both OH, the community and her family. She truly did a lot to help move along the growth of Obesityhelp and will be forever remembered for all she did to help those trying to overcome obesity. I can never forget her going out of her way to help patients who needed deparate help and reaching out to the surgeon community to find them the help they needed. My sincere condolences to the Colter family. JC will always be a pillar of OH.

JC was an inspiration to many, many people and worked hard to help make ObesityHelp what it is today. Her help and kindness to WLS community will be dearly missed.

I was actually hired on after JC had taken a backseat roll at OH so I was not as fortunate to have known her personally, however everywhere you look on the website, you will see her presence. I feel like I have lost out on something incredible! Tammy and family, you are continually in my prayers! ~~Amy Lucas

JC and I had such a history together. I've been with OH, on staff now for five years. She hired me on as a contractor in late 2002, I believe it was, having liked my volunteer graphics work so much. She was always so very loving and concerned for me, too, calling and sending flowers when I had both my gastric bypass and my hernia repair surgeries. Additionally, she helped me through some hard times personal times by phone and was always very reassuring. JC was an extraordinary woman - and a HILARIOUS one, too! She used to love for me to email her jokes when I could. Only wish I could have sent more, but I know she had tons of family and friends that kept her spirits up til the end. I'll always love her, and I'll miss her deeply. -- Amy Young

JC was a leader in bariatrics. She made an incredible difference for so many people. As a staff member of OH and a post-op, I am doubly grateful to JC for all of her contributions. Her legacy will continue for many years. My deepest sympathies to Tammy and the Colter family. ~Cathy Wilson

Tammy, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the first time I met JC in the Irvine office in 1995 and went to Tammy's house for training. JC was an amazing woman and an inspiration to us all. ~Debbie Doty~

((((((((Tammy))))))) my prayers and love go out to you and your family at this time of sadness. JC was such a wonderful, caring kind and inspirational lady to many of us. God must have needed a new Angel to watch over her loved ones.

I am glad to have worked beside JC for so long. One of the best memories I have is simply being in the presence of her absolutely fantastic laugh in Pittsburgh – such great memories there. I am going to miss our jokes and candid conversations. Her life well lived is represented all around in this community. She pushed for us all. My sympathies to the Colter family (Tammy, we love you).

When I first started at OH, JC was my mentor, guiding me in my role in Client Services. Then, when it was time for my surgery, she was my surgery Angel, but above all of that, JC was she was my friend. When JC asked if she could be my Surgery Angel when I had surgery in April of 2001, I was so honored. She put in so many hours here at Obesityhelp, assisting our members and our surgeons in the fight against obesity and to have her take the time to be there, supporting me as I embarked on this journey, was so profound. Little did I know just how deep her devotion went. She truly dedicated her life to OH and the Bariatric Community. She was very involved in the push to get qualified surgeons active in OH, so that our members could have a choice in whose hands they put their lives in. So in essence, JC was an Angel to us all and, even more so now. Wendell, Tammy, Jackie, Julie and Scott, please know that you’re Wife and Mother made a huge impact in my life, not only in what she taught me, but what she gave me and that was her devotion to this company and her friendship, unconditional. I love you and miss you. Always in my heart, Nikki H

God bless, comfort, and keep her family....

I am saddened to hear this news. The whole Colter family is in my prayers.

Dear Tammy and the Colter family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. JC will be greatly missed but the legacy of her important work in the WLS community will be forever remembered. ~Michelle

I am so saddened by the news. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. May God be with you. I am new to the process of this surgery, but I am thankful beyond measure for the work and dedication of JC, who made this a real possiblity in my life. She will be missed. Rita (starving artist)

To Tammy and family: I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you at what must be a most difficult time. I met you and J.C. at the most important event of my life. I started with OH on the day of my consultation for surgery in 2001 and had the pleasure of meeting J.C. and you in 2004 in Arlington. I would not be where I am today if it hadn't been for that event and for OH. Because of OH I am trying to continue on the same path of reaching out to others that walk in my shoes. J.C. did a wonderful thing that I'm sure has touched many thousands by now. Thank you...bless your heart. Much love, Yvonne

I am so saddened by the loss of JC, I considered her a dear friend when she was active with the boards. I know I have sent messages to her via Tammy at the conferences. JC will be missed by so many. She was an inspiration to me in the early days of OH. May the angels hold you tightly with their wings my dear friend.

I am very saddened by the passing of JC. It is really hard to believe when someone that was bigger than life is gone. JC was one of a kind and a dear friend of the entire weight loss surgery community. She pioneered, along with Eric Klein, the use of the Internet for hundreds of thousands of morbidly obese people to support each other in their journey to weight loss surgery. She will be missed by so very many people from all walks of life.

I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I am so touched by all of the amazing work she's done. What an incredible spirit. May you have peace, JC. Your friends and family will be in my thoughts.

I am just stunned by this news, as I was not even aware that JC had been ill. I'm sure Eric feels devastated to have lost his "right hand" at OH, as he has referred to her in the past. My condolences and prayers to JC's family. J .. &:-(... Paul

my condolences to the family...may the lord grant her family peace during this time...

I would like to send my condolences to the entire family,prayers are beign sent your way in this trying time remember that God can help you through this time,he wil give you peace and knowing that she is in a better place. she was an inspiration to all.

So sorry to here of thus great loss. Jennifer*

May she rest in peace and be free from suffering. My sincerest condolences to her family and love ones.

I never met JC. However, being the co-founder of OH, she has touched my life beyond measure. My deepest sympathy goes out to JC's family. I pray the Lord will comfort them during their time of need. Faith Thomas

It makes me sad to hear about JC's passing. She was an inspiration to so many people. She will be missed~~~~July

My love and prayers go out to the entire Colter family. I never had the pleasure of meeting JC, but she has made such a dramatic difference in my life and I know the lives of so many more who have suffered and/or are suffering from the disease of Obesity. God bless you all. Christ's peace, Connie aka Teal Rose

I will remember fondly JC's laughter and her 'fun' side. She was a very comical lady and she had such a great passion to see morbidly obese people get the help and compassion they deserve. I will never forget her telling me about her love of 'green M&M's' and Cafe Mocha Coffee. She was great dancer too! JC you have helped so many and your legacy will live on for many years. Rest now JC - we will carry on the fight.

JC has left a legacy of people whose lives she touched either directly or indirectly via OH and her advocacy. She sounds like the kind of person I would like to be.

Where do you start when something like this happens? No words can bring JC back. No amount of tears, love, or pain. We can only look forward to remembering her, and share our memories with each other. My heart aches for Tammy and her family. I’ve known them for 8 years now. So many years ago, I started working with OH… JC and Eric took me under their wings and taught me everything I know about OH. So many late nights and early Saturday mornings JC and I worked on the phone to calm whatever situation had arisen. I miss those times with her. JC’s illness prevented her from working so much the last year or so…which was a loss for OH and my co-workers. But during our time with her, she taught all of us so much. While I’m no longer with OH, my heart still lies with them. Her loss will be felt by everyone there I’m sure. The loss of her years of experience in the field will be a loss to all of the newbies on the OH team. As well as not being able to meet one of the pillars of the bariatric community. They will not be able to be privileged to meet her in person, and get to know the JC we all knew. I just loved those rare opportunities that I had to be with her in person over the years. We had so much fun and laughed so much! JC was a blast to be with. Tammy, you are an inspiration to me…your strength is amazing. My love goes out to you and your family. Know that we are all here with you, for you. Take strength little sparrow, for you are not forgotten; I am here. --- Sherri Carver, (aka Boobunnies)

I am so sorry to hear about this wonderful person.. My thoughts and prayers are with JC and her loving family.. My deepest condolences.. CN

My prayers are with her family. I know she will continue her journey in the beautiful heavens.

JC is in a truly better place, she will be missed by all that knew her. I only spoke to her on the phone several times but had the good fortune to meet Tammy in CA, I believe it was last year. Tammy will carry on in her mothers foot steps. My prayers and thoughts are with the family...Beth in Nebraska

No words can express the sadness I feel right now for Tammy and their family. But I do understand what living your life's passion is all about and JC did it thru helping ours. I'll always remember you JC. Thank you JC for caring about me and my story enough to put me in OH magazine. And wherever I speak I will Bring up your name and passionate connection with this cause. Rest in peace my friend Big Will

I, too, express my condolences. JC was one of the first persons I met connected to OH and she invited me to publish my recipes in the OH Magazine. At my first OH conference that I presented at, she took the time to come introduce herself to me and wish me luck with my class. Her presence will be truly missed. To her family, you are in my prayers... Valerie Renee' Campbell

My heart goes out to Tammy and the OH staff. They have been great to me.

OMG! I cannot believe this news, Jeannie and Tammy have been around here as long (if not longer) thank I have. (Over 6 years! ). Tammy I am so sorry for your loss.

I would like to express my condolences Tanny to you and your family, and to the OH Family. JC's contribution to OH will not be forgotten. For its because of OH that I and others, have had so much success. Nitro Mike

I just found this site Jan of 2008 but it has been a great blessing and help to me..I am thankful that JC had the heart and interest to reach out and help others..and that her dream and work will continue on through OH. May her family find peace in the knowledge that the world is a much smaller and better place because of OH.com which brings so many around the world together to share their joys and sorrows and build relationships...She helped change our world! THANK YOU.

One life touched so many thousands of others. JC brought hope, help, and support to so many of us. Her legacy will live on forever. Every hit on this site is a candle she helped to light, one more heart beat she helped to create, one more minute in the life of a mother, sister, wife, or loved one. My deepest condolences at the passing of Miss JC. She lives on in this site, and in each and every key stroke for many many years to come. Thank you, JC, for your wonderful, wonderful gift.

Most sincere condolences to JC's family and friends. They will be in our thoughts. ((((((Hugz)))))) ~Cathy & Ron Brister

I am very sorry to hear about Tammy's passing. I met her and what a great person she was. She will be a great loss to her family and our community! May her family all know that she left a profound mark in peoples lives.

Very sad. I never had the pleasure but I thank her for what she's done for all of us.

What a tremendous loss, she will be very missed, She helped a lot of people. Grace loves cats

I met JC years ago when she contacted me to help launch the first OH Conference in Austin, Texas. She brought me to California for a visit and tour of the OH facilities and I had the pleasure of working with her on the first Arlington, Texas conference. She was certainly "feisty," but moreso, she was loving, giving, caring, funny and a friend. I am so, so sorry to hear of her passing, but please do know that she touched the lives of so many and rescued an untold number of lives with her battle for all of us that suffer(ed) with obesity. Rest well, JC, you fought the good fight. You will be missed, my friend. Cheryl

Rest in Peace, JC. You life has been an inspiration to many. Nisey