Jessie E. Fraser

Jessie Spearin Fraser was born on October 23, 1923. She was raised in Hornbrook, one of 6 children. Her dad worked for the railroad. After high school, Jessie and her sister Anita went to Seattle, as there were lots of jobs. Jessie worked as a messenger at a naval base. There she met Larry Fraser, her future husband. Larry worked aboard an aircraft carrier. Larry soon found he never wanted his time with Jessie to end. One chilly Seattle evening, after walking Jessie back to her front door and finding it especially hard to say goodbye, Jessie came up with a solution, “You need to marry me or we should break up.” They were married on October 2, 1943. They came to Siskiyou County and Larry got a job at the Montague Depot. One day a woman leaving town mentioned she had a house to sell that would be perfect for them. So they bought the house and lived there all their married years. There they had sons Dan Fraser, Ron Fraser, Terry Fraser and daughter Dawn Fraser (Tanner). Jessie enjoyed raising her children, tending her yard and garden, baking, cooking, knitting and crocheting, quilting, sewing for her children and grandchildren and building things. There was not much she couldn’t do. Jessie and Larry enjoyed riding their Indian motorcycles. They enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and trips to the coast. She was active in PTA, cub scouts, bible studies and all her kids’ sports events. She held bible studies in her home. Wearing her handmade apron, she lovingly took care of about twelve children while their mothers studied the bible. She had them under control, with healthy snacks, art or craft activities and games. She loved children and animals. She was precious. So gifted in many things and so people oriented. Jessie loved to work outside and keep a beautiful yard and garden. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the hospital, retail stores and fabric shops throughout her life. Jessie was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Jessie’s joy was to be with her family, meeting their needs and creating a loving home. Jessie had a strong Christian faith and instilled that faith in all her family. On March 2, 2018, Jessie was called home to be with her Lord and Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The family will have a private service at a later time. Jessie will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Lawrence Fraser.

Jessie E. Fraser

October 23, 1923 - March 2, 2018