Jesse Platt, May 5, 1977 – August 7, 2024. For nearly two years Jesse fought cancer with a strength and tenacity that amazed his doctors. Jesse leaves a legacy of faith and a life story showing the ability of a person to achieve.
Jesse served in the army and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He worked in technical training before focusing on quality, becoming a CQE and CQA. Jesse was a passionate outdoorsman and counted the days to each year’s deer hunting season. He loved living and working on the farm, riding his horse, and seeing wildlife. He enjoyed teaching his kids farm skills and his favorite days were ones where he didn’t leave the farm. With his wife Carolyn, his favorite vacation place became Acadia National Park.
Jesse leaves behind his wife Carolyn, children Devan, Sabrina, Calvin, and Acadia, parents Bill and Lorray, special mother-in-law Debbie, close friend Michael, siblings, and many other family members and friends.
Services will be Monday, August 12, 2024, with visitation at 10am, funeral service at 11am, and luncheon at noon. All at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dan Schewe officiating, 2700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
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Jesse is sorely missed. So glad for chances to visit.
Oh Carolyn, I am so sorry for your great loss. I know he was an amazing man. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate through this and beyond. May the peace of Christ give you comfort.
I’m sure you are heartbroken and I pray your kiddos will have treasured memories of their dad.
May God grant you and your family peace. In Jesus’ name.
Carolyn Debbie and children, I am so sorry for your loss. There is no way I can comfort your loss. I saw the love between Jessie and you all. Keep those good memories of haying together, riding your horses and enjoying nature and all the fun things you did together.
So sorry for your loss. Remember he is resting in the arms of Jesus now. Cherish your memories and love each other fiercely . You are all in our prayers.
Carolyn, Debbie, Acadia and Calvin
I’m so sorry your husband, dad and son-in-law got so sick and died so young. But I’m t was obvious that he had nothing but love in his heart for all of you. You still have many good memoir him to cling to and get you through these terrible times. May your faith comfort you. May good things come to you in the years ahead.