Helen Jesse
March 10, 2010
Helen Grace Jesse, 96, passed away at The Shores in Pleasant Hill March 10, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Helen was born November 12, 1913 in Patterson, Iowa to Lester and Augusta “Gussie” Mahan. She retired from Tones. Helen loved flea markets, garage sales, collecting cookie jars and knitting afghans. She was very social and loved being with family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Glen (Cheryl) Jesse; Darlene Jesse; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; and two sons, Rollin “Ed” and Norman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grant Park Christian Church.
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Diane Davidson
03/15/2010
Dear Jesse Family, my late parents Harry and Ann Davis knew your folks as I was growing up and always thought the world of them. I remember going to their house just west of the church on E 33rd. My thoughts are with you
Dan Johnston
03/12/2010
Helen Jesse was a great woman, wife and mother. We were soooo lucky to have had her so long.