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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Billie Jesse
Billie
Jesse
Jan 5, 1928 — Jan 6, 2012
Billie Jesse's Obituary
Billie Lorraine Waldvogle Jesse, 84, of Akron passed away on January 6, 2012, in the Washington County Nursing Home. Billie was born on January 5, 1928, to William and Lois (Sundquist) Waldvogle in Moline, Illinois.
Billie grew up on the Waldvogle family homestead 19 miles south of Akron with her two sisters and two brothers. She attended the Sampson School from 1934 to 1942. Billie had to move into Akron with her sister to continue her education where she attended Akron High School for the next four years graduating with the class of 1946.
After graduating she met Francis A. Jesse and they were married September 25, 1946, in St. Francis, Kansas, in a double wedding ceremony with Derwin Schultz and Helen Bricker. Billie and Francis moved to Denver where they had their first daughter, Linda. The Jesses moved back to Akron to the Wm Waldvogle farm to spend the next 20 years together. There they were blessed with a second daughter, Darlene.
Billie was a devoted mother to her children and partner to Francis. She was a true homemaker, which included raising a large garden, canning, sewing, baking, and crocheting. She enjoyed her flower gardens along with playing bingo
Billie was very involved with many community services and organizations. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 59 years, a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 53 years, and belonged to the Antelope Springs Home Demonstration Club, the DAR, and the Rebecca's for many years. She was active and held numerous offices in all these organizations. Billie and Francis spent many Saturday evenings playing cards with the Town and Country Card Club. They loved music, square danced, and round danced.
In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, two brothers, Claude (Spike) Waldvogle and Kenneth Earl Waldvogle, and one daughter, Sandra Louise Jesse.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Reed and Joe of Las Vegas, NV, Darlene Christian and Chris of LaGrange, GA, along with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Thiry Richardson and Bonnie Menzel, one brother, Gene Waldvogle, a sister-in-law, Velma Jesse, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Akron Senior and Community Center.
Billie grew up on the Waldvogle family homestead 19 miles south of Akron with her two sisters and two brothers. She attended the Sampson School from 1934 to 1942. Billie had to move into Akron with her sister to continue her education where she attended Akron High School for the next four years graduating with the class of 1946.
After graduating she met Francis A. Jesse and they were married September 25, 1946, in St. Francis, Kansas, in a double wedding ceremony with Derwin Schultz and Helen Bricker. Billie and Francis moved to Denver where they had their first daughter, Linda. The Jesses moved back to Akron to the Wm Waldvogle farm to spend the next 20 years together. There they were blessed with a second daughter, Darlene.
Billie was a devoted mother to her children and partner to Francis. She was a true homemaker, which included raising a large garden, canning, sewing, baking, and crocheting. She enjoyed her flower gardens along with playing bingo
Billie was very involved with many community services and organizations. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 59 years, a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 53 years, and belonged to the Antelope Springs Home Demonstration Club, the DAR, and the Rebecca's for many years. She was active and held numerous offices in all these organizations. Billie and Francis spent many Saturday evenings playing cards with the Town and Country Card Club. They loved music, square danced, and round danced.
In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, two brothers, Claude (Spike) Waldvogle and Kenneth Earl Waldvogle, and one daughter, Sandra Louise Jesse.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Reed and Joe of Las Vegas, NV, Darlene Christian and Chris of LaGrange, GA, along with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Thiry Richardson and Bonnie Menzel, one brother, Gene Waldvogle, a sister-in-law, Velma Jesse, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Akron Senior and Community Center.
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