JESSE, Ethel (May)

Jesse, Ethel "May " Ethel "May " Jesse, age 79, of Apache Junction passed away on December 17, 2003. She was born in Trowbridge, England on December 23, 1923 and came to the United States in 1954. She was married in Montana, moved to Denver, Colorado where she raised two daughters. She became a citizen of the United States in 1966. She enjoyed traveling, sitting poolside and being with friends. She is survived by her daughters; Barb Welch (Paul) of Omaha, NE and Jacki Houchens (Terry) of Gilbert, AZ. She is also survived by three grandsons; Jon Eric Olofson (Adriana), Jeffrey Olofson (Raquel) and Brian Houchens. Just prior to her passing she was blessed with a great granddaughter; Danielle, the daughter of Jon Eric and Adriana. May is also survived by her youngest sister, Audrey Newton of Nottinghamshire, England. Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 22, 2003 at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Avenue in Gilbert. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M., Sunday, December 21, 2003 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations or gift cards in the memory of Ethel "May" Jesse may be sent to Odyssey Hospice, 6215 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa, AZ. 85206, (480)-218-9000. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/20/2003.