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Jesse Vickers Obituary
Reno - Jesse Dean Vickers passed December 12th, 2017 very unexpectedly at 59 years old.
Born in Oregon on November 4th, 1958, Jesse has been a Reno resident since 1968. A graduate of Hug High School, Jesse was on many athletic teams and went to Lassen College in Susanville, Ca were he wrestled. Out of college he began working at LearJet, followed by Tripp Enterprises and finally he spent the last 30 years at Haws where his work ethic has been unmatched. When Jesse wasn't at work he was an avid lumberjack, would be hiking, off-roading, hunting (he was an NBU member), at the softball fields, star gazing, remodeling his home, helping family and friends with their odd ends. It was rare to catch Jesse standing still.
Full of wit... he was a prankster and outdoorsman and always ready for an adventure. Loyal, trustworthy, thoughtful, supportive, caring, with a no bull attitude... With a chuckle, the first words out of his mouth were always "What are you waiting for?" Don't talk about it, be about it was Jesse Dean Vickers. He never did a task haphazardly, in life or at work.
Athletic (even with two knee replacements), he was hard to keep up with....
Kind (even though he maybe plotting his next prank), he would give you the shirt off his back and then some...
Tough, no matter the challenges life threw his way, Jesse didn't let it slow him down.
A Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, coworker and most of all a friend... Jesse is proceded in death by his Mother Rose Baker and Father John Warren Vickers and half sibling John Warren Vickers JR. He is survived by his children Austin Vickers, Heather Vickers and Amy Vickers. His girlfriend Diana Tolladay, his brothers Arthur "Skeeter" Vickers and Randy Vickers, sisters Vicki Martin, Maryann Price, Cathy Pinkston and Judy Cox. Also his Step Father Al "Butch" Baker and his three grandchildren Blayson Vickers, Robyn Vickers and Zachary F Manha Jr. Not to mention many nieces and nephews.
He made a huge impact on all who knew him and loved him, and there aren't enough words to express how much he will be missed. He will always be remembered and thought of with the highest regards.
May every star shine, for my best friend is at peace. Always missed. We love you JDV.
A celebration of life will be held on January 6th, 2018 for friends and family. The information will be on his Facebook page.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Vickers
Diana Jesse's Girl
January 17, 2019
Always
Jesse ~ For the Love of the Game
Diana Tolladay
May 18, 2018
Jesse & Diana ~ Knotts Berry Farm ~ Grad Night 1977
Diana Tolladay
May 18, 2018
Diana & Jesse ~ Great Basin National Park Adventure July 2013
Diana Tolladay
May 18, 2018
Diana Tolladay
May 18, 2018
December 29, 2017
Oh Jesus, how? "no, no Jesse is fine", he would say.
How do I sum up the life of a real superhero? Jesse was no ordinary man.
Jesse Dean Vickers, a very private man, with a tireless, fearless, public persona passed December 12th, 2017, at the age of 59. His heart and soul released as earth experienced the Geminids meteor shower.
Jesse was born in Portland, Oregon November 4th, 1958 the son of Rose Marie Hartgrave and John Warren Vickers. Raised in Nevada, Jesse lived in the same place for nearly 50 years, remodeling and finishing the place his parents (Rose and Alvin Baker) called home.
Some people are born with roots. They live a life, close to the earth, seemingly having the answers to life's mysteries. Others are born with wings, always searching. Jesse had both.
A craftsman, extreme athlete, and endearing friend, Jesse graduated from Hug High School Class of 1977.
He attended Lassen College as an accomplished wrestler, until he got the call to work for Lear Corporation, team building the Lear Fan which is now on display in The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
When Lear Corporation closed, Jesse went to work for Haws Corporation; famed for designing the water fountains most of us know and use, and advanced with the company into design areas that included emergency showers, eye washes and much more. A dedicated member of Haws since 1987, his titles and jobs changed with the needs of the company. At the time of his passing he was their Building and Maintenance Superintendent.
An outdoors man always ready for fun and adventure, Jesse was a clever prankster with a unique attention getting whistle and lightning fast reflexes. He could also move as stealthily as a predator stalking prey, trek for hours through the wilderness, finding peace in the sounds of nature and silence.
He enjoyed muscle cars, his trucks, guns, country music, football, wrestling, and coaching soccer. However, his true joys in life were softball, hiking, hunting, riding his quad, camping, star gazing, travel adventures, movies, animation, and being an active member of the Nevada Bighorns Unlimited Sportsmen for Wildlife.
Jesse led a life of example in everything he did. He was loyal, trustworthy, thoughtful, supportive, and always there, whether it meant climbing Peavine in a snowstorm on Christmas night to rescue his children, a friend in a remote canyon that only Jesse could find, or a friend, needing his muscle.
If you were to ask Jesse what he would give his life for, he would say without hesitation, his children.
Jesse was caring, loving, and lived his life with his whole heart and soul. He made the world we live in a better, happier place.
Our Loved one; a Son, Brother, Father, Soulmate and friend is survived by his dad: Alvin Baker, Brother Skeeter, Sisters Vicki Martin, Maryann Price, Cathy, and Judy, son Austin, daughters Heather and Amy, grand babies Robyn and Blayson, Nieces Catrina and Amber, Nephews Colton and Bruce, the Love of his Life Diana Tolladay, her son Anthony, grand-daughter Katie, life long and best friends Danny Price, Quentin Perkins, and Jay Mee.
For the hundreds of friends and loved ones he met along lifes path that I have not mentioned here, know that being a friend, a part of your lives made a difference in his, and his hope is that you remember him for the smiles and laughter.
Heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out with thoughtful words of comfort. You are welcome to share your healing memories and stories. Here is one of mine.
I told Jesse once that I had a dream that I was the last piece of a puzzle. He laughed, left me confused and wondering - for months. After that, between Christmas and New Years, between the fireplace and movies, we built a puzzle. Then he told me, that in yester-years as children someone would hide a piece of the puzzle they were building. Naturally, I asked why. His response with a kiss was, The last piece is the most important. It completes the puzzle. So you really are that last piece of the puzzle."
I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful man choose me to love, to share his life with. Since the fourth grade in elementary school, we could finish each others sentences, point out the same tree, see the same image in a rock, reach for the same item in a store, answer questions asked of us in sync... and thousands of other now treasured memories... Soulmates.
Drifting thru grief, Always yours Jesse,
~ Diana
Diana Tolladay
April 29, 2018
December 29, 2017
Oh Jesus, how? "no, no Jesse is fine", he would say.
How do I sum up the life of a real superhero? Jesse was no ordinary man.
Jesse Dean Vickers, a very private man, with a tireless, fearless, public persona passed December 12th, 2017, at the age of 59. His heart and soul released as earth experienced the Geminids meteor shower.
Jesse was born in Portland, Oregon November 4th, 1958 the son of Rose Marie Hartgrave and John Warren Vickers. Raised in Nevada, Jesse lived in the same place for nearly 50 years, remodeling and finishing the place his parents (Rose and Alvin Baker) called home.
Some people are born with roots. They live a life, close to the earth, seemingly having the answers to life's mysteries. Others are born with wings, always searching. Jesse had both.
A craftsman, extreme athlete, and endearing friend, Jesse graduated from Hug High School Class of 1977.
He attended Lassen College as an accomplished wrestler, until he got the call to work for Lear Corporation, team building the Lear Fan which is now hanging in The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
When Lear Corporation closed, Jesse went to work for Haws Corporation; famed for designing the water fountains most of us know and use, and advanced with the company into design areas that included emergency showers, eye washes and much more. A dedicated member of Haws since 1987, his titles and jobs changed with the needs of the company. At the time of his passing he was their Building and Maintenance Superintendent.
An outdoors man always ready for fun and adventure, Jesse was a clever prankster with a unique attention getting whistle and lightning fast reflexes. He could also move as stealthily as a predator stalking prey, trek for hours through the wilderness, finding peace in the sounds of nature and silence.
He enjoyed muscle cars, his trucks, guns, country music, football, wrestling, and coaching soccer. However, his true joys in life were softball, hiking, hunting, riding his quad, camping, star gazing, travel adventures, movies, animation, and being an active member of the Nevada Bighorns Unlimited Sportsmen for Wildlife.
Jesse led a life of example in everything he did. He was loyal, trustworthy, thoughtful, supportive, and always there, whether it meant climbing Peavine in a snowstorm on Christmas night to rescue his children, a friend in a remote canyon that only Jesse could find, or a friend, needing his muscle.
If you were to ask Jesse what he would die for, he would say without hesitation, his children. Jesse was caring, loving, and lived his life with his whole heart and soul. He made the world we live in a better, happier place.
Our Loved one; a Son, Brother, Father, Soulmate and friend is survived by his dad: Alvin Baker, Brother Skeeter, Sisters Vicki Martin, Maryann Price, Cathy, and Judy, son Austin, daughters Heather and Amy, grand babies Robyn and Blayson, Nieces Catrina and Amber, Nephews Colton and Bruce, the Love of his Life Diana Tolladay, her son Anthony, grand-daughter Katie, life long and best friends Danny Price, Quentin Perkins, and Jay Mee.
For the hundreds of friends he met along lifes path that I have not mentioned here, know that being a friend, a part of your lives made a difference in his, and his hope is that you remember him for the smiles and laughter.
Heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out with thoughtful words of comfort. You are welcome to share your healing memories and stories. Here is one of mine.
I told Jesse once that I had a dream that I was the last piece of a puzzle. He laughed, left me confused and wondering - for months.
After that, between Christmas and New Years, between the fireplace and movies, we built a puzzle. Then he told me, that in yester-years as children someone would hide a piece of the puzzle they were building. Naturally, I asked why. His response with a kiss was, The last piece is the most important. It completes the puzzle. So you really are that last piece of the puzzle.... You were the first piece of the puzzle too."
I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful man choose me to love, to share his life with. Since the fourth grade in elementary school, we could finish each others sentences, point out the same tree, see the same image in a rock, reach for the same item in a store, answer questions asked of us in sync... and thousands of other now treasured memories... Soulmates.
Drifting thru grief, Always yours Jesse,
~ Diana Tolladay
Janet / James Jones
January 5, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the family and to all that loved Jesse.
Gil Folk
January 3, 2018
One of the finest students as well as one of the most talented craftsman/artist that I had the pleasure of having in class for four consecutive years. Your legacy as one of the magnificent four ... Jesse, Quentin, Fern, Claudia will be cherished forever. RIP Jesse.
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