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Jesse Mizener Obituary
PFC Jesse D. Mizener, 23, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq when his post Logistical Base Seitz was attacked by enemy mortar fire. He was born December 24th, 1980 in Santa Clara, California. In 1987 the family moved to Stockton where Jesse attended the local schools and churches. He was an outgoing, lively person that touched many people for life in a short amount of time. Always generous with his time and energy he was fun loving, caring person full of life and a cherished friend to people he met and the family he loved. After high school he entered the California Conservation Corp, performed volunteer work for the Veterans Administration and met his wife Nicole. Settling in Auburn, CA he enlisted in the Army in September 2002. After basic training in Ft. Leonardwood, MO, he and his family moved to be stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. Jesse was deployed to Iraq with the 542nd Company/541st Battalion serving as a heavy equipment mechanic with this support unit. His family is very proud of his service and he also took pride and honor in all that he did. After his military service he planned to become a police officer and raise his family with his wife in California. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart from the Army for his service. Jesse is survived by his wife, Nicole, Daughters, Gia (3), Eve (2) and infant son Jesse, parents Jim and Becky, brother, Brian and sister Jennie Mizener of Stockton. Mother-in-law, Michelle Tramel of Auburn, father-in-law, Britt Tramel of Auburn, grandparents, Ray and Peggy Mizener of Lodi, Ernie and Irene Bustamante of San Jose. He has numerous aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the state all whom he loved and cherished and was loved and cherished by them. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 am in the Twin Oaks Baptist Church, 8800 Thornton Road, Stockton, CA. Military honors will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. Visitation will be 9 am until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of GIERHART-WELLS & DONAHUE FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to the Mizener Family Memorial Fund, c/o Placer Sierra Bank, IT FIGURES 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Mizener
December 31, 2016
Eve turns 15 today, She made an incredible video for you. You would be proud of her of all of them.miss you
me
Alan Caulfield
May 29, 2015
friend of family and nicole incredible wife to a hero, amazing people
Michelle
May 25, 2015
Never forgotten...
Eve Mizener
January 8, 2015
I love my father
Michelle
December 24, 2014
Though we think of you each and everyday today is much more special because its your birthday...
Happy Birthday
michelle tramel
May 26, 2014
With every breath I take..
Jesse Wightman
May 26, 2014
Today is Memorial Day and we are to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. As a fallen hero, PFC Jesse Mizener will be remembered for his service to the nation. I pray for his Family and friends today and each day. May God comfort those who have lost so much.
Nicole Mizener
May 9, 2014
Oh Jesse, see how much everyone loves you. You were such a special soul, a one of a kind person who touched the lives of so many people. We love you and miss you dearly. Happy Anniversary... xoxox
SFC Derek Reynolds
April 23, 2014
Thinking of you and all of the soldiers we lost at LBS.
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2014
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
May our fallen heroes never be forgotten. Remembering Jesse on the anniversary of his passing.
Angel Daddy
Michelle
January 8, 2014
We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too, we think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. Nicole Gia Eve Jesse
Jesse Wightman
January 8, 2014
I will always remember the sacrifice of PFC Mizener during the OIF I deployment at Log Base Seitz. I continue to pray for his Mother, Father, siblings and precious Family. It was a privilege and honor to be in command of the 542nd Maintenance Company during the OIF I deployment.
November 29, 2013
Michelle, Gia, Eve, and Jesse Jr.,
You will never know how much you and the rest of the Mizener family crosses my mind. Your husband and father was a commited Hero to each of you and to his country. He gave his life so that each of you and every other American could enjoy their own...there is no greater sacrifice, and he could not have been a more devoted famlily man. He was known for his smile and his deep love for his family. I will never forget that day on Log Base Seitz and the faces of his fellow Soldiers when we realized we had lost one of our own, and such a deer friend to so many. It changed everyone of us and will for the rest of our lives.
My family knows his name well and my children help me place special American flags in our yard each Memorial Day, Veterans Day, 4th of July and on the 7th of January in honor of this hero.
We will never forget him and the sacrifices he made and those that each of you continue to make without such a wonderful man in your lives.
With the deepest love and respect,
COL Curt Higdon (U.S. Army Retired)
~M~
November 10, 2013
Almost 10 years, hard to believe...
Its a girl uncle Jesse.. We love and miss you
June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
~M
May 26, 2013
With every breath I take...
Patrick Hallinan
April 4, 2013
To your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know and understand that Jesse will never be forgotten. His life had impacts on people that he never knew. I think of him often and I am grateful to have been a part of his life. Although it has been nine years since his life was cut tragically short, the memories of his life...and death, are still strong. To Jesse, From those of us who served with you, thank you for your service to our great nation. We all served knowing that there will be sacrifices. Some gave all....Your sacrifice is not in vain! You will never be forgotten.
CW3 (Ret) Patirck S. Hallinan
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jesse's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jesse will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Michelle
January 7, 2013
Miss you.... It's been a good year. Ft Benning, the Mizener complex....you said it would happen.Til we meet again, with every breath I take
Michelle
December 24, 2012
Gia, Eve, Jesse and I woke up and you were the first thought on our minds....Happy Birthday Angel Daddy! We Miss you as always. ....
Always in our hearts
Michelle
May 25, 2012
I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. With every breath I take xoxoxox— Michelle
Peggy Childers
January 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
Always remembering Jesse. "Some gave all."
Jesse Wightman
January 7, 2012
To the Family of Pfc. Jesse Mizener, please accept my love and remembrance of a Soldier who gave his all in Iraq. His sacrifice was honorable. I pray continually for his wife and children. Take care and God Bless!!
~ MAJ Jesse Wightman
Michelle
January 7, 2012
Today comes crashing down......
They say time heals, how much time?
Missing you
S.Allen
January 7, 2012
Rememberance on this day of a Hero and one that will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless your family.
Michelle
December 23, 2011
It's your birthday tomorrow...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Where does time fly to? Kids are growing up so fast, I see you in them in so many ways. I miss you
Until we meet again
Zack Lundberg
May 30, 2011
Thank you Jess for your sacrifice. I wish I could have met you. Love you Nicole, Gia, Eve and Jesse!
Michelle
May 30, 2011
I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
With every breath I take xoxoxox
gia mizeener
February 7, 2011
hi i am the daughter of jesse d mizener i cry a lot because he died in iraq
Peggy Childers
January 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
Please accept my remembrance of Jesse on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lhonny Coggins
August 6, 2010
Mizener Family, you are always in our hearts.
Stephenson
July 28, 2010
Thanks to the family for their sicrifice
Michelle
May 31, 2010
We shall never forget
Michelle
March 13, 2010
I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
michael benavides
March 6, 2010
To the Family of PFC Jesse Mizner I just want you to know I served With jesse he was very proud of what he was doing in iraq he did his job with class he never complained a very professional soldier im thankful to have served with him and to have known him he will always be in my heart
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Family of PFC Jesse Mizener:
I want Jesse daughters and son to know that their dad is remembered by others for his dedication and courage. He will be in my prayers and may God watch over you.
Peggy Childers
January 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
Remembering Jesse on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Michelle
November 24, 2009
Jesse Jr's birthday last Friday ... It's amazing how much he is like you we miss you all the children miss you
Kenna Larra
November 23, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
SGT Lhony Coggins
January 28, 2009
Hey SGT Mizener, we still miss you and always will. The day still plays in my mind almost everday for at least the first 2 months of the new year. We love you man and you family.
To Jesse family as good of a soldier he was he would have been wearing SGT stripes by now. Mrs. Mizener, keep up the Support for the troops it is greatly apperciated, and I'm glad to know somebody that is part of a great organization that supports the troops.
Sgt(P) Lhonny L. Coggins
Camp Casey, Korea
In Memory of Jesse ~ (Debra Estep)
January 8, 2009
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Jesse, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Youlanda Madison Chandler
January 7, 2009
Jesse, You will never be forgotten even though 5 years have passed I will always remember you. Rest in peace until we meet again...
Michelle
January 7, 2009
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
5 years.... We love you!
Desiree Dufur
January 7, 2009
5 years but still feels like yesterday Miss you so much
Peggy Childers
January 7, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener:
Jesse gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Michelle
December 24, 2008
Happy Birthday... We miss you!
xoxox
Michelle
May 26, 2008
In our hearts forever.....
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Mizener!
Justin (paco) Viramontes
January 28, 2008
Jesse,
I wear you on my wrist, to remind me that i made it thru that place but you didn't. It reminds me to be thankfull and to hug my kids and wife a little harder. Everyday I put on this braclet. I see you in my mind every day, playing B-Ball in the back yard with Sean, Eric, Ernest and the rest. we didn't know eachother long but you we're a friend none the less. God bless your Family. Your passing came too soon.
Desiree Dufur
January 23, 2008
Well Jesse 4years have gone by I really miss you and I think about what happened alittle more around this time sorry I'm alittle late. Jan 7th will be a day to never forget. Thank you for everything. God Bless!
January 14, 2008
Love you
Katherine Nozari/ Stutz
January 9, 2008
Even though years have passed, I can never forget the difficult times we endured. I wish Nicole, and the children the very best. His sacrifice to his family, country, and the Army will always remain. May God Bless you.
Deborah Tainsh
August 27, 2007
Dear Jesse,
My name is Deborah Tainsh of Georgia and I have met your wonderful mom. She and I have a great deal in common as my husband and I also had a son, Sgt Patrick Tainsh of the 2nd ACR that also gave his life in Baghdad. I know how proud your family is of you although they love and miss you terribly. Your mom is working diligently to carry your legacy forward through her organization called Packed With Pride. She makes sure that other troopers, your comrades, receive items like she used to send to you. All I can say is thank you for volunteering to defend our nation and others you didn't even know. You will always be among the greatest of heroes, among the newest "greatest generation." I hope that you and Patrick have met by now and will keep watch over your family and friends until we all meet on the "high ground." To your family, parents, siblings, wife, and children and friends I ask for God to provide them with continued strength and courage. Until we all meet together again,
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Lhonny Coggins
July 13, 2007
To Jesse Mizener and Family.
I just want to let you know that you are always in m pray no matter what unit I'm am in or where I go the memories live on. I just want to THANK YOU for all the support you have for the troops, despite all the confussion that is going on today. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS
Desiree' Dufur
July 13, 2007
Jesse There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my heart. I still carry every scar on my body to remind me of how lucky I am to be living because of you. It took me so long to recover mentally but you were always our strength. I miss you so much you were my battle buddy. Sorry it took me so long. Just wish I could tell you no one will ever forget.
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Mizener and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Youlanda Madison-Chandler
July 7, 2007
Jessie, not a day goes by that I don't remember you. It hurt so bad because I loved you as a brother. All of us in GS was very tight knit out there. I know you are with the Lord now, and I can only continue to pray for your family. I just want you to know I will never forget you, and I will constantly remind others of the sacrifice that you made for all of us. Rest in peace my brother.
Michelle
May 24, 2007
Tomorrow you rest, with love and admiration. Always forever and more...
CURTIS AUSTIN
April 5, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
George Mizener
February 8, 2007
Jesse I would like to just thank you fighting for me and my kids freedon you make me proud to say I am a Mizener
Michelle
January 8, 2007
We love you and miss you very much!
These months you know are hard your birthday,the children's, and the holidays. So many reminders,so many memories, so
much of you is in our hearts and minds. We love and miss you dearly.
Garnet Jenkins
January 6, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Jesse, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Mizener family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Jesse's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Jacqueline Abbott
May 26, 2006
Jesse, I don't believe I go one day with out thinking of you. I miss you so much. Its because of you that we have our freedom. I love you very much.
AMBER HARBISON
May 24, 2006
I HOPE YALL GET THRIUGH YALL'S TIME OF HARDNESS. I HAVE A BROTHER FIXING TO GO TO IRAQ AND I MISS HIM DEARLY. I COULD NEVER THINK OF LOSING HIM. I WILL PRAY FOR YALL. KEEP YOUR HEADS HIGH TO THE SKY
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 18, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mizener family in the loss of Jesse. I did not know Jesse, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jesse it has been a little over 2 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Laura Chapman
December 7, 2005
My condolences. My heart goes out to his young children and their mother.
Michelle Tramel
November 14, 2005
Jesse, a great dad, husband, son in law. He was caring, intelligent,patient and charming. He was the first real man I have ever known. Too short a life for such a good man. 4 U with every breath I take....
Youlanda Madison Chandler
July 23, 2005
The times were hard out there in Iraq, but we all in ground support pulled together. Being out there taught me alot. Jesse, you will never be forgotten. I am grateful to have served with you. May God bless your family, and remind us that we will meet again.
Lynn
April 21, 2005
He was a true hero......
amanda flaten
March 26, 2005
This is for Jesse's wife and kids...your husband/dad is a hero and will never be forgotten.I am a army wife and my husband is doing a second year in Iraq. My heart fully goes out to you. PLEASE let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you during this time.
Mrs.Spc.Christopher Flaten
51st sig. bn. Ft. Bragg , n.c.
Barbara Self
March 15, 2005
To The Family of Pfc. Jesse Mizener
There is no greater love than that of a man who will lay down his life for his friends and country. My heart is greatly touched by the sacrifice. May the Lord be with you the family and friends of this special young man.
Barbara Self
March 15, 2005
To The Family of Pfc. Jesse Mizener
There is no greater love than that of a man who will lay down his life for his friends and country. My heart is greatly touched by the sacrifice. May the Lord be with you the family and friends of this special young man.
Kathy Jensen
March 15, 2005
Thank you for serving our country. I hope someday your children will know how much we appreciated your sacrifice and theirs. My prayers are with you.
CAROLYN HARBISON
March 14, 2005
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SEND MY PRAYERS OUT TO THE FAMILY. I HAVE A BROTHER FIXING TO GO TO IRAQ, AND WE ARE SO WORRIED ABOUT HIM. I PRAY DAILY FOR HIM AND I WILL ADD U AND UR FAMILY TO MY PRAYER LIST AS WELL...
PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS,
CAROLYN
Rebecca Ceideburg
January 14, 2004
My deepest sympothy goes out to all of you. I am a wife of a U.S army soldier who is currently in Baghdad, and when it's this close, I have to say it really hit's my heart. I feel for all of you, and I thank you and your loved one for the sacrafice you, and all of us have to make. May god bless...
January 14, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your husband/father/friend made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms. We will never forget that. May Christ's Peace be with You and May God hold you in his mighty hand now and always. Thank You Jesse
Michael
January 14, 2004
To Jesse's wife, family, and friends:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic and difficult time. Please know there are so many of us who sincerely respect and deeply appreciate Jesse. Your loss is our loss. Jesse's ultimate contribution to our freedom will never be forgotten. May God bless you and give you strength.
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