Jessica Peterson
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 22, 2021 @ 5:39 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 11 Comments
Jessica Lynae Peterson, age 30 of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly in a fatal motorcycle accident. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Tiowaka SMSC Spiritual Center (14625 Prairiegrass Dr. NW) in Prior Lake, MN.
On December 5, 1990, Brenda and Pete Peterson were blessed with the birth of their daughter Jessica. She was born in Minneapolis but spent most of her early life in the areas around Henderson and Jordan. She attended Jordan schools before transferring and graduating from Maranatha Christian Academy. Following high school, Jessica furthered her education by earning a certificate in holistic health and a degree for dental hygiene assistance.
Throughout her life, Jessica always worked a job where she could positively impact others. She started her first job at 14 as a nanny for the Klein family taking care of their three daughters, Kalista, Kaidyn, and Kassidy. She recently worked as a personal caregiver to her special friend Mikey as well as a nanny to his daughter. Where she formed a special bond with princess Aurora. Even in her career as a bartender, Jessica formed meaningful relationships with her coworkers and customers. She greeted everyone with an infectious smile, her big personality, and a laugh that you could never forget. All of our lives are better just from knowing her.
Jessica lived life to the fullest and without judgement. When she wasn’t working, traveling, or visiting friends. Jessica was riding her motorcycle, a hobby she shared with her father figure Papa. He inspired her love of motorcycles and all things vintage. If she wasn’t getting wind therapy, she was being the best aunt to her three nieces and nephew. She was their biggest supporter and loved them profoundly. Jessica always joked that she didn’t need to have her own children because she was so blessed to be an aunt!
One of Jessica’s biggest passions was traveling, especially in the winter months. She would escape the cold and go to California, Florida, anywhere warm. Traveling fueled her gypsy soul and was a great excuse to visit her numerous friends scattered all over the country. She touched the lives and hearts of many. Jessica also backpacked across Europe with Mickey. It was a wonderful experience…except for France which she would never hesitate to tell you why (the smell).
Faith was the foundation of Jessica’s life. When she woke up each morning, the first thing she did was pray, journal, and work on her relationship with God. She also attended small groups and bible studies at Hosanna Church with her boyfriend Jameson. Where she further strengthened her faith and relationship with God. Jessica had a servants’ heart. She went out of her way to volunteer and lend a helping hand any chance she could. Whether it was helping someone organize things, mentoring at Adult & Teen Challenge, or just popping over with something you didn’t know you needed until that moment. Jessica lived to show her compassion and love for others through acts of kindness.
Adventurous and caring, Jessica will be missed by her mother, Brenda (Troy Becker) Peterson; father, Pete Peterson; father figure, Kyle “Papa” Schmitt; sister, Jamie (Shannon) Jackson and her children Wells Jackson, Gabi Campbell, Adalynn Campbell, and Emersyn Jackson; half-sister, Carine Steffens; grandparents, MaryDell Kohlstat and Jack F. Douglass; aunts and uncles, Jay Douglass (Claire Shannon), Debra “Auntie Mama” (Kelly) Kilgore, Jeff Douglass, and Patricia Christianson; and her boyfriend Jameson John.
Jessica is preceded in death by her grandparents, Delores and Lloyd Peterson, and Loraine Douglass; her beloved dog, Nova.
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Years and years ago when our family met Jess we all were so taken by her spirit, especially Michael. Words can’t express how much love, and light Jess brought into my brothers home and heart. Her smiling face was usually the first thing I’d see upon arrival and I will hold every one of those smiles in my heart. Greatly missed doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of my feelings of this loss of such a rad girl. Jess, we all loved you to the moon, and we always will. To the family, I’m so sorry for this devastating loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
I am so very sorry for your loss! Jess was an amazing soul. She cared for and loved everyone, even if you just met. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
Jessica could always brighten a room with her sweet, caring personality. She was a friend & will be missed. We connected on different levels, including both of us lived in Jordan & our daily connection with the Lord. We had long conversations about this & even talked about getting our motorcycle endorsements together. Jessica was a beautiful person inside & out. My prayers for all of her family & friends! May Jess Rest In Peace.
My condolences to her family and friends, this is such a devastating loss. Jessica was our little sister, we all loved her so much. I will miss you so much, Jess. I have so many wonderful memories that I will always hold dear to my heart. Thank you for the sisterhood we had. Your beautiful soul will be forever missed. I will always keep your beautiful hippie soul alive, by thinking of times we had together. I love you sweet Jessica.s to her family and friends, this is such a devastating loss. Jessica was our little sister, we all loved her so much. I will miss you so much, Jess. I have so many wonderful memories that I will always hold dear to my heart. Thank you for the sisterhood we had. Your beautiful soul will be forever missed. I will always keep your beautiful hippie soul alive, by thinking of times we had together. I love you, sweet Jessica.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had only known Jess for several weeks co-leading a small group of high school students with her at Hosanna but in that short time, her faith and love of God and others was clearly strong and so powerful. The girls in our small group loved her from the start. She was a friend to all and shared kind, uplifting messages for everyone around her. We are sending prayers of comfort and support to her family and friends.
To Jess’s family,friends, and Jameson John. I am profoundly shocked, saddened and sorry !! I had the the honor and privilege to meet Jess through her great friend and ” soulmate” Mollie Lenzi. It was when Mollies gpa John was terminally I’ll and Jess came to him offering him her expertise in holistic care and nutritional counseling. I was in awe of her extreme beauty, both outwardly and inward !!
I hope and pray those grieving her loss will be comforted knowing what an amazing soul she was, she most definitely is enjoying eternal life in paradise..
I met Jess in Florida she had the most infectious radiant smile and energy . Gone way too soon God Bless her family and friends . Rip
Many condolances to Jessi’s family and friends… I only met her a few times but she treated everyone as if they were a friend. You will be missed greatly by family and friends, Jessi… R.I.P.
My deepest condolences to the family. Jess was such a radiant spark plug. I had the pleasure working with her in Florida. Such a tragic loss… Soar High Dear Angel Jess.
Jess and my son, Chase dated in high school. I remember meeting her and she was such a delight. They kept in contact with each other and we got to see her on our vacation to Florida a few years ago. We had a great time catching up. She will be deeply missed… it is a great loss.
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She will be missed by everyone what a beautiful soul so full of life always there to help anyone. What a terrible loss to this world✝️❤️ You will forever be in my prayers