Jessica Elizabeth Olmstead

Olmstead, Jessica Elizabeth
a most loving and giving young lady, passed away on Thursday, March 19th 2015. She was born in Prescott, Arizona on October 10, 1975 to Robert Dean Olmstead and Mary Elizabeth Motsinger Olmstead. Jessica always put the needs of others above herself and loved so much about life. The intensity of her friendship with everyone who was lucky enough to be a friend of hers was without doubt extreme. Jessica ('Shorts' - her nickname to us) is survived in life here on Earth by her mother Mary Elizabeth Motsinger Olmstead, her father Robert Dean Olmstead, her brother Jarod Robert (Erikah) Olmstead and their children together Sarah and Sage, as well as Hannah and Hayden Steinbrink. So many aunts, uncles and cousins that she grew up with and each had a special place in her heart: Aunt Maryn Boess, Aunt Joanna (Joey) Gregory, Aunt Suzanne Motsinger, Uncle Thomas Motsinger, Aunt Betsy Chance, Aunt Nanette Acosta, Aunt Karen Miller and Uncle Rodney Olmstead. Her cousin Emily Boess, by far, had a most special place in her heart as the two of them "got each other." And Emily's son, Noah was "mostest special" to Jessica, as well. All of her many nieces and nephews are going to miss their Aunt Jess, as she showed them so much love and fun whenever they were together. Her compassion for all animals flowed to her lucky pet family, both past and present. German Shepherds, particularly, held a special spot in her heart as she had two of them along with her kitties. Jessica was raised in Prescott, Arizona, attending grade school and high school there. She excelled on the high school volleyball team and played violin from grade school on to playing in the high school orchestra. Later, after attending and playing volleyball for Eastern Arizona College, she went on to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott where she obtained her degree in Science and Technology of Globalization with an emphasis on Environmental Issues. She then used her dedication, knowledge and skills to help our earthly environment with her work at ADEQ and most recently with ITCA and their environmental compliance and education needs. She was always one to look out for the welfare of others. Jessica loved and sought out all things outdoors and music. That's how she was raised - exploring the backcountry, hiking, running, backpacking, canoeing and kayaking with her family on the Verde. And always music, music, music. She credits her Grandma M in nurturing her in education and music. Jess would love it if, instead of flowers and such, folks will contribute a little something of themselves, whether it be monetary or time, to someone in need, be it an organization or an individual, not just in her memory but also throughout their lives. "I see trees of green, red roses too see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself what a wonderful world. I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night And I think to myself what a wonderful world. The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do They're really saying I love you. I hear babies crying, I watch them grow They'll learn much more than I'll never know And I think to myself what a wonderful world Yes, I think to myself what a wonderful world." G. D. W., G. D., B. T., L.A. A private family service will be held. Her many friends will celebrate her life she shared with them with a gathering as well. Funeral services were entrusted to Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view and sign Jessica's guestbook.