We tried to go to the memorial cervice but the weather and poor road conditions kept us from getting to site. We wished we could have said goodbye to you Jesska surrounded by your family and your loved ones. We will be there in spirit and will remember you for a long time coming. Farwell until we meet again 🙏💗. Your laugh will eco in our hearts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Missing your “ghetto living” updates 🏠

Dear Jessica,

I first met you around 2013 through our work in the union. You struck me as a smart, strong young woman leader in a predominantly male-dominated field. You were fierce and very driven. You could scare anyone with your RBF but you were also quick to crack a joke and had a contagious laugh!

Your reno adventures were always a source of a good chuckle. My favourite is the one about a time when an alarm went off in the house when you had guests over. You did not know where it was coming from but found it eventually…inside one of the walls!

Despite our differences in age (and height), we shared lots in common and became fast friends. We had fun times together and helped support each other through difficulties and challenges. I admired that you always stood up for yourself and never let life’s hardships grind you down. 

Jessica, I will miss having you a text or a phone call away. You helped me in many ways that you probably never knew. (The pandemic stay-at-home orders were particularly hard on us extroverts!) You helped keep me sane. You were always there with a listening ear, and I could talk to you about things I others didn’t feel comfortable talking to others about. I joked that I lived vicariously through your numerous stories about the dating world. I’m so glad you and Dan found each other!

We all wish we had a bit more time with you. Another chance to share a joke, to laugh, to dance and find joy in the moment. 
Rest easy dear friend and know that we will always remember you and treasure our time together. I am glad you were happy on your last days at home with Dan and your cats Hopscotch and Checkers close by. You were lovingly taken care of and kept warm with many warm blankets, well wishes and beautiful flowers. You were surrounded by those you loved and who loved you. You touched our lives and the lives of many others whom you helped from near and afar. We will always remember your laugh and your zest for life. We love you!


Thanks for being the first to serenade me at my birthday party with your unique karaoke version of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know!"

I never got to see you facilitate a course, but I know how much you loved it!

Our social distanced reunion at Gold Ears Provincial Park.

Working together at a PSAC women's conference.

This picture is from what I Recall the first time we met and  sat together for Drinks in 2012 in New Westminster with Events and adventures. We asked Jessika to come and join us at our table 

Fancy with our fascinators on at the horse races 🏇 

Jessicaca… Missing you our dear friend.  

An early memory of the fun and fearlessness you always had. 

I'll always remember the many fun times we had.  We had a great time in UDP, at many conferences/events, and over countless dinners.  I enjoyed our group chat with all the memes (only some were somewhat inappropriate) and of course the many many cat pics.  Hopscotch and Checkers are in good, loving hands with Dan <3.

I will always remember the amazing times we had - Montreal, Quebec City, and so many more. You always made me laugh. I’m so happy we were able to reconnect and share our hilarious (and not so hilarious) dating app stories. I’m so happy you found your one person. Rest in peace. 

Jessica, we only knew each other for just over a year but I had the absolute pleasure of working with you multiple times co-facilitating JLP sessions. You were always so fun and flexible and made me laugh. I'm in utter shock seeing this obituary. I will miss your laugh. Rest in peace.

Jessica, "amica, collega et soror":

I don't know where to start. We've been through some harrowing times while we worked together.  I certainly didn't expect it to end - so suddenly.

You had my back when I needed help with the employer... ALWAYS had my back even when I left for a time to get some space.

When I asked come back to serve with you, you welcomed me back with open arms - no questions asked. 

In the last few years, I have had your back when dealing with the employer... through a multitude of anxious, dark and frustrating times. 

Yet you held strong and stood your ground. Keeping your head held high, swinging and delivering blows to the very end... That is what I will remember about you - Caring, Loving, Forthright and Stalwart.

-Reg.' REGALA
"Amicus, collegus et frater"

Jessica was loyal and fun. She will be missed. 

My sympathies and condolences to the whole family. We will be thinking of you. 

Every time we were around Jessica she made everyone in the room laugh. We were fortunate enough to have met Jessica at Warren and Adria home on many occasions We will always remember her laughter and all around jokester.
We are very  sadden to here of Jessica's passing. Our deepest Condolences , Prayers and Hugs to the families at this time.

RiP Jessica heaven has received another Angel 

You will be sadly missed

Jessica - your laugh could light up a stadium. Going to miss your fabulous bedazzled earrings, dinner feasts that could feed a village, and jumping fences. You will be forever remembered and loved. 

That time you wore a cardigan and flats to the smash-up derby in the sticks....freakin' pulled it off tho!

Fundraiser for the humane society...I was incredibly proud of you...for not stealing all the doggos

You were always the life of the party.  This world will be a little darker without you in it. May your light shine bright for eternity. Rest in peace Jesska

That time we jumped out of a perfectly good plane....life was always an adventure..till our next one homie! 

Jessica I love you with all my heart. It breaks everytime I think of you not taking this road with me. 
You made me a better man. One who can love and be loved. I can only hope that I can stand up for all the beliefs we had and keep pushing forward. Not just for my sake but for anyone who may need help in the right direction.
I miss you so much my lovely wife. You were taken too soon from us. The world is a little dimmer now that your not here. 
Till we meet again! Rest well my love!

OBITUARY

Jessica Sarah Denise Kerek

February 13, 1986 – December 1, 2022

Woodlawn Funeral Home

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