Jessica Claire Chapman “Jesi” Born on 11-07-2001, Passed on 09-10-2024 Jesi was survived by her younger twin sister, Alexandria Chapman, sisters, Ambrosia Liberty (Alexis), Andrea Breese, Carrie Schiessl, brothers, John Wolfe and Jenovah Wolfe. Mother, Paulette Gudgeon (Ron), bffs Laney, Sophie, and Gilan, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jesi was non binary and used they/them pronouns. They were proud to be a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe. they were wildly intelligent and extremely creative including music, crafting, writing, and so much more.
Jesi shone as a light in the darkness to many who could not see the way for themselves. They were an inspiration for so many. Zaagichigaazo- (they are loved) Loved doesn’t even begin to cover it. They spent their life enjoying video games, listening to podcasts, and watching their favorite shows on repeat. They were an adventurous spirit with too many plans cut short.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
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How do you begin something like this? Where do you start when someone was taken far too soon? Jesi lived under this roof for about a year. In that time, I got to know them in ways that maybe I haven’t with the other kids. I got to see the creativity for myself on a daily basis – not just the creativity of writing but the connection with other people when they wrote. Man, what a joyous and satisfying process that must have been for them. I got to see what Jesi the determined looked like in the determination to get up at screwed up hours to go to work. And to watch them excel at the job like other things in their life. I got to see Jesi the loving cat mom every day. She would walk into the bedroom with a cat draped over a shoulder and say, “Look at this baby!” Those cats loved her and I hope Jesi takes comfort in the fact we’ll continue to take care of them and love them. I got to see Jesi the dynamic friend who would go out their way and move heaven and earth to care for someone they cared about. Or maybe they didn’t go out of their way…maybe it simply was their way. Something I’ve never really talked about was I got to see Jesi the daughter every day. Not a step-daughter, but someone I cared about and saw as I would my own daughter. And that’s one of the hardest parts of their passing. That creativity, that determination, that love, that care, that fierce loyalty has been taken far too soon. I’m grateful for the time we had together, but I’m so sad that that’s all we’ll have. I love you, Jesi Monster, and I miss you so much.
Sending all the prayers and Love. I’m so sorry for you all. You are in my Heart.
It’s been a little over a week since we lost you and I still find myself coming here every day. I miss you so much Jess. We were supposed to do so much together and it’s been so hard stopping myself from calling you everyday. You were an amazing person, and I am so glad to have met you. I love you so much Jess. Always have and always will, I’m sure I’ll see you again one day.