Jesse was born October 15, 1946 in Powell, Wyoming, the son of Jesse Grijalva Sr. and Margaret and James McMichael. He attended school in Wyoming and then later in Hansen when the family moved to Idaho in 1961.
In 1964 Jesse signed up to serve his Country joining the Army National Guards. In that same year he married Regina Potter and they later divorced. To this union was born Duane and Cheline.
On August 13, 1966 Jesse married Paula Bacon, his High School sweetheart and Love of his life. To this union was born, Jay, Jason and Stephanie Kay.
Jesse was a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of the Chippewa. In his early years he was a fire fighter but most of his life was spent farming. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and anything to do with the outdoors. Jesse’s passion in life was his family. They were what meant the most to him. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Paula of Twin Falls; two sons, Duane Grijalva of Packwood, IA; Jason (Larissa) Grijalva of Buhl; one daughter, Cheline (Shawn) Fenerty of Nashville, TN; one brother, Bert McMichael of Wilder; four sisters, Linda (Everett) Miller of Twin Falls; Leah Fischer and Melody (Robert) Vaquera of Boise; Tracy Cardenas of Rupert; 11 grand kids, 5 great grand kids and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, son, great grandson, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at White Mortuary, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls with Pastor Paul Springer officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with Military Honors by the Magic Valley Honor Guard and Idaho National Guard. At the family’s request there will be no public viewing. Services are under the direction of Trent Stimpson and staff at White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, Twin Falls.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
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