"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember to find comfort in prayer to God and throw all your anxiety on him because he cares for you-1 Peter 5:7. Hold on to hope for Jesse because the last enemy death\"
In loving memory of
Jesse Gilbert Stevens
November 19, 1976 - December 17, 2011
Jesse Gilbert Stevens was born November 19, 1976 in Montebello, California. He passed away December 17, 2011 in Paramount, California.'Big Jess', as he was affectionately known by many, grew up in the Santa Fe Springs area. He attended Los Nietos Jr. High School and graduated from St. Pius High School.Jesse loved sports, especially golfing, football, and baseball. Though an avid fan of the Raiders, Dodgers and Lakers, his greatest fan support went to his children, nieces and nephews. He was extremely supportive of them. His support is best demonstrated by his involvement in the Rivera Baseball Association and the Twin Cities Wolverines youth football and cheer organizations. Outside of sports, Big Jess most enjoyed spending time with his family--going to the movies, the annual Monster Trucks show, playing XBOX, and the list goes on. He also like going to the lake at Laughlin and Havasu each year. Jesse is survived by his wife, Claudia; children, Elena, Mya, Gabriel, and Sofia; mother, Gloria Stevens; grandmother, Jessie Arrieta; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. A viewing will take place from 5:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 E. Phildelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. the following morning, Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Our Lady of Perpetual Church, 8545 S. Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, California 90606.
Tributes
"You will be truly missed because not only did you make people laugh but you were a good man with a giving heart a great husband, father, uncle, son and especially a good friend to many!! I know my son Johnny greeted you at Heavens gate while the Lord our father reached his hand to you to welcome you home!!! I pray that the Lord will give your family and friends the strength and courage they will need to move forward and to hold on to those wonderful memories you left us all with to keep our hearts smiling!!!God has Blessed you because he took you to paradise!!!"
"Big Jess, I cant begin to say how much you will be missed. You had one of the biggest hearts I know, always respectful and caring. You were such a big personality - always wanting to have fun... We had so many good times I am so greatful I spent all those good times with you. I looked up to you and have much love and respect for you. You will forever be in my heart. Rest in peace.To Claudia, Ms. Stevens, and Kids,I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I know how much of a good friend I will be missing, and will be an even greater loss for you and your family. Please let me tell all of you that he LOVED his family dearly. All the years I knew Big Jess he always showed love for his family. You can be proud to know that he loved you all very much. My condolences on your loss, may GOD heal your hearts. I love you Big Jess.Big NR"
"Jess, I remembered when u were born, u brought so much happines to your mom and family. In life you touched so many of our lives with your happiness, we will miss you. Every time you saw me you would never forget to say to me I love you Tio, that will always stay with me. I love you Mijo. Tio Frank"
"R.I.P. homie, I want to thank you for the love and respect you have shown me and my familia for the past 20 years. We have watched our kids grow up and laffed and had some great times and conversations. You were there for me during the hardest times of my life when i almost didnt make it from all my cancer,chemo,and health issues. ill always remember you checking in on me making sure i was fine and my familia tambien. You will be missed very much by me and mine, but never forgotten! We love You! ~ BUBBS"
"We went to Jr. high together, You will always be missed, But never forgotten, you will be living through your kids and Wife. So you will live forever through them."
"You made a lot of people happy, you are a true family man! I wish we were closer in life but I know that when its my time, we will have an eternity to catch up!"
"JESSE, YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND. IM GOING TO MISS U BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. REST IN PARIDISE."
"Great Person full of laughter always smiling you were a great coach and a good friemd to talk with Victoria and I will miss seeing you at the park for baseball"
"R.i.P Jesse you will be missed but never forgotten....Im gonna miss all the laughs we had during our boys football & baseball practices :( He was such a great person & friend"
"Such a great person. Every time he was near everyone was smiling."