She was born April 11, 1918 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Joseph & Ethel Speeshly.
She met the love of her life, Bill Parker and they were married for 58 years. They had three children; Jeanie (Gene) Kuder of Rio Rica, Arizona, Larry (Nancy) Parker of Lakeside, California, and Dave Parker of Marysville, Washington. She had three grandchildren; Robert Kuder, Carol (Charlie) Deal and Norma Franks, and three great grandchildren; Natasha Franks, Jeremiah Franks, and Mathew Deal.
Jessie was a Blue Bird, Campfire, and Job's Daughter leader. She assisted her husband with Boy Scouts and was a volunteer at the Valley Hospital until the age of 90.
Funeral services will be held Sat., Nov. 1 at 2:00pm at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines, Spokane Valley, WA. Reception following immediately at The Church of the Resurrection, 15219 E. 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA.