Jesse McNellis

Last year about this time my husband Tony and I took a trip along the Santa Fe Trail at Thanksgiving and visited Philmont Boy Scout Ranch. It brought back memories of Jesse talking about continuing his trips out there after the boys were grown and how he still felt so connected to that place. That was so apparent by what we saw. Tony worked with Jesse at the USGS and was a mentor to Tony both professionally and as a life coach. May Fran and Jesse enjoy being together once again.

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Jesse McNellis. Through his friendship and as a fellow member of the Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club with my late dad, William Pendleton, he became the friend of my husband Michael Ambrose and me. Last year his lovely Hawaiian wife Fran, "The Pearl of the Pacific," preceded him in death. The last time I saw him and Fran was at the memorial service for Dad on July 11, 2015 (see my pic). He will truly be missed. May the Lord Jesus comfort all who mourn.