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Jessie Pemberton Obituary

JESSIE I. PEMBERTON, 83 ROCKFORD - Jessie I. Pemberton, 83, a 60-year resident of Rockford, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at the McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, after a brief illness. Born March 19, 1927, in Biggers, Ark., son of Elbert and Laura Belcher Pemberton. He served in the 503rd Military Police Battalion of the U. S. Army in Italy at the end of World War II. Married Dora Lee Robinson on Dec. 8, 1947, in Charleston, Mo. He was employed as a machinist at Rockford Products from 1951 until retirement in 1989. Active member of the Rockford First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his move to Utah in early 2010. The surviving family includes daughter, Martha A. (Keith) Taylor of Plano, Texas; son, Stephen W. (Julie) Pemberton of Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Brian, Jeffrey, Gregory, Douglas and Bradford Taylor, Jennifer Taylor Bringhurst, Phillip, Jessica, Kendra, Nicole and Connor Pemberton; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy (David) Sitton of Winnebago and Delois Wicker of Charleston, Mo.; brother, Kenneth (Brenda) Pemberton of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Dora, who passed away in 1991; parents; brother, James Pemberton; and sister, Geneva Pemberton Webb. Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 620 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, with Bishop Michael Polizzotto officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Sundberg Funeral Home Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, and from 9 a.m. Saturday to time of service in the church. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2010.

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Pam Henderson Preciado

November 27, 2010

Dear Martha, My name is Pam Henderson Preciado I am the daughter of Louise Henderson. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I met Jessie about 10 years ago. Jessie brought such joy and happiness. My mother and Jessie loved visiting Arkansas attending the reunions seeing all their friends and family. May Jessie rest in peace. He will be missed. Pam and Louise Henderson

November 25, 2010

Dear Family, My name is Tracy Franklin your dad was my home teacher and I enjoyed his visits, we would do temple sealings at the temple together. I know with our testimony of the gospel families are together forever.

Wilis D. Waite

November 24, 2010

Dear Marth, Steve and families,
We rejoice with you in our knowledge of the Plan of Happiness made possible through the Atoneing Sacrifice of our Precious Savior and Dear Redeemr. We think of the joyous reunion your dear father is having with your dear mother and other loved ones.
You folks have been an integral part of our family for so many years. We are so proud of you all and your faithfulness. I remember the blessing I gave your mother the night before Steven was born. Martha was one of Beverly's wonderful piano students.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your beautiful children. Jesse and Dora have a most wonderful posterity.
We will be sending a gift to the Perpetual Education Fund in your father's honor.
We send you our love and blessings,
Willis and Bevely Waite

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