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Jesse Olivas Obituary
Jesse J Olivas Jr passed away May 26, 2020 at his Gilbert home. Jesse was born in Phoenix where he attended Alta Vista Grade School and Cortez High School. As a youth, he spent many years as a paperboy for the Phoenix Gazette Newspaper. He attended ASU, joined the US Air Force and served in Viet Nam and Germany. Until his retirement he spent 33 years at Honeywell in the Tempe plant and at the San Tan site.
Jesse had a passion for the outdoors, especially in northern AZ, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. His love of the outdoors made a cruise to Alaska and trips to mountain resorts in Utah and New Mexico his favorite vacations. We will miss his grilling skills and the turkey he smoked every Thanksgiving.
He is preceded in death by his father Jesse J Olivas Sr, his mother Alexandra (Peralta) Olivas and his sister Jo-Ann Olivas Glassey. Surviving family include his wife Deanne, his son Jesse, his step daughter Andrea Ortega (Richard), his step son Darren Vande Voorde (Claudia), his sister Norma Rhodes (Fred), his sister Gloria Cervantes (Adan), his brother George and his nephews and nieces.
Jesse, we love you and will miss you greatly. You will continue to live in the memory and hearts of all those who loved you.
A celebration of life with family and friends will occur at a future date. You may email [email protected] for more info.
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BoB Glassy
June 10, 2020
Actually it was Puerto Vallarta we stayed at in Mexico. Jesse had a Timeshare there for that year, I believe it was 1990. The day it was 122 in phoenix. Got to know J J for a bit, even tho he was pretty little....5 or 6 years old. Jesse was a good guy that I called my brother for a time in my life.
BoB Glassy
June 10, 2020
My condolences for all. I have good memories of Jesse. In the late 70's and 80's we went camping many times at Woods Canyon Lake. His sister and I would go to some of his 3-wheel ATC he was doing. We also went up north to cut our Christmas trees on a few occasions. Jesse was also a frequent guest at some of the parties we used to have. One of the later best memory was going to Mazatlan with Deanne and J J. We had went out to eat at a small place and before our food came there was a small band walking around to play music. We requested they play "Tequila". They did it well and we all had fun. Jesse smiled alot . He will be missed.
Debbie VanLorynen
June 10, 2020
My condolences to your family. Jesse was a good friend and fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane Travers Shipman
June 7, 2020
Although I never met Jesse, I know your love for and devotion to him were endless. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. May your memories of him remain vivid and plentiful
Sybil Smith, Major
June 6, 2020
He must have been special to of had such a precious family! Thank God for his life and those he was able to touch throughout his time on earth. Praying he is with God now knowing His love and forgiveness for eternity.
DianeConner
June 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leila Chekaraou
June 6, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Stay strong!
Danielle
June 6, 2020
Deanne, JJ, Darren, Andrea...I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Roberto Olivas
June 6, 2020
My condolences to all the family.
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