Jacqueline was born October 22, 1931 in Lovell Wyoming.
She lived in the Chowchilla community for 75 years, 44 years of which she spent working at the Grammar schools as an Elementary school teacher.
Jacqueline was married to her husband Gerald "Jerry" for 46 years, raising eight children.
Jacqueline is survived by her two sons Michael Thissen of Gustine, Steven Thissen of Vista, Five daughters, Joanne Rogers of Rupert, Idaho, Carrie Migliore of Fresno, Judy VanTassel of Merced, Marianne Martin of Gustine, and Diane Trinta of Patterson. She also leaves behind her sister Carolyn Palmer of West Paris, Maine, seventeen Grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years Gerald "Jerry" Thissen, her son Gerald "Jerry Jr.", her grandson Christopher, and a sister Jan and brother Dennis.
A Public Visitation and Rosary Service for Jacqueline will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, 140 South 6th Street, Chowchilla, California.
Mass Service will occur Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:00 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 213 Orange Avenue, in Chowchilla. Graveside to follow held at the Chowchilla Cemetery District 23359 Road 14 1/2, Chowchilla, California.
Please any Memorial Donations made to Alter Society St. Columba. PO Box 793 Chowchilla, California 93610.
Please join us in remembering Jacqueline Veronica Thissen by visiting our Memorial at www.wordenchapel.com. Through this site, we invite you to view cherished photos and videos, add a memory, and share the obituary with others via social media and email. Arrangements are under the direction of Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, Lori Whatley, Funeral Arranger.
