Metairie, Louisiana
Jesselyn Zurik passed away in Metairie, Louisiana. Funeral Home Services for Jesselyn are being provided by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home. The obituary was featured in The Times-Picayune on June 21, 2012.
Sam, Melanie, Jetty, Richard, we are saddened by the loss of your wonderful mother. Her presence and her art enriched us all. Sylvia and George Sterne
Sylvia and George Sterne
July 04, 2012 | Seattle, WA
Jetty and Richard,
I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I never met her but I felt like I knew her through her art. After my first visit to your dad's office in the house on Prytania I commented to my mother about all the art on the walls. My mother explained that it was done by Dr. Zurik's wife whom she had known slightly at Newcomb. She spoke further about your mother's success as an artist. When I visited that office I hoped to be placed in a different patient room so I...
June 29, 2012
Jesselyn was incredibly interested in just about everything life had to offer and she has a great laugh, a warm embrace, tremendous talent and kindness. Her art was full of grace and expression of the human spirit for seeing beauty where others might only find the mundane. And, she was definitely an advocate for women doing what they could and should... and Sam supported her in that. I loved knowing her and I thank Newcomb College and the Art School for that.
Allison Raynor
June 27, 2012 | New Orleans, LA
Jetty,I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. What a lovely, classy, vibrant person. Always so pleasant to me and just seemed so welcoming.
How I enjoyed all the time I spent at your house playing growing up and your Mother never seemed to mind my being over so much.
It's so difficult now without both your loving parents but at least they are together again.
I hope your wonderul memories of them can help you through this painful time. Love, Nancy
Nancy Hyde Evans
June 26, 2012 | Mandeville, LA
To the Family: My Grandmother -- Clair Renaudin -- was a close friend of Jesselyn Zurik. My mother -- Jetty Donaldson -- was named after her. My daughter -- Jesselyn Donaldson -- was named after my mother. Thanks for being the inspiration.
Eric Donaldson
June 25, 2012 | Austin, TX
We were sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Although it has been many years since I had see her, I remember her as a woman as vibrant as her art. I admired the variety and creativity of her work. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.
Peggy Usner
June 25, 2012 | Mandeville, LA
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Miss CC ~ God Bless
June 25, 2012 | Slidell, LA
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mrs. Zurik was such a "class act". She enriched everyone she encountered. She lives on in each of you.
Helen Ruiz (New Orleans, LA)
Helen Ruiz
June 24, 2012 | New Orleans, LA
We are so very sorry to learn of the death of your dear mother and extend to you our deepest sympathy. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Dennis and Pam Waldron
June 24, 2012
