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Jessie Potchen Obituary

POTCHEN, JESSIE, May 7, 1935 - November 10, 2012. Jessie passed away from a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 10 with her husband of 56 years by her side. She was the daughter of Cleon and Joy Bliss and beloved sister of Orville Bliss and Joanne Horne (all predeceased). Jessie was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from East Grand Rapids High School and then Michigan State University. Jessie married Thomas Potchen, her best friend and soul mate, on June 23, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tom and Jessie moved to Winter Park, FL in 1967 with their three sons, Robert, David and Douglas Potchen. Jessie enjoyed gardening, landscaping, traveling and having great times with her eight grandchildren. Jessie is survived by her adoring husband, Tom; her three sons and their spouses, Bob and Alice Potchen, Dave and Lisa Potchen, Doug and Diane Potchen; and the grandchildren, Justin Potchen, Heather Potchen, Matthew Potchen, Joe Potchen, Leah Potchen, Laura Potchen, Brooke Potchen and Amy Potchen. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Glenn Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at
www.alzfdn.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 14, 2012.

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Devon Russell

November 23, 2012

It was a pleasure knowing Jessie and Tom over the years having worked for them. No doubt they were a loving couple. My deepest sympathy to Tom and the Potchen family.

Mike Vaughn

November 21, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. As a good friend and growing up with Doug and Dave I always had fun at the Potchen's. Mrs. Potchen was always in a good mood and having to raise the 3 stooges it is a wonder she kept it together!!! I remember her blow drying her poodle's (Samantha?) hair!! I always got a kick out of that!! It was easy to see that Mr. and Mrs. Potchen were the best of friends by the way they were together. Your family has been blessed.

Everyone who got to know her could easily see her positive outllook on life and I can truly say that I was fortunate in being around her while growing up with the boys. God bless to you all...Mike Vaughn

Karen and Mark LaForte

November 15, 2012

With heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your wife, mother, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Bob and Kim Showalter

November 15, 2012

Tom,
We remember the loving woman enjoying her beautiful yard next door! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are glad the burden has been lifted from her and that she can be at Peace.

V.T. & Elaine Huey

November 14, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of such a dear lady. Many fond memories of this pleasant, beautiful, child of God!

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