Jerome Alan Essen -Arroyo Grande High, CA

9/7/2009

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August 16 ~ June 7, 2004

Jerome Alan Essen, 35, of Arroyo Grande, went home to walk with his Lord Monday, June 7, 2004.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, at Arroyo Grande Cemetery.
Jerome was born Aug. 16, 1968, in Anaheim, Calif. He moved to the Central Coast at the age of 13 and was a member of Calvary Chapel in Arroyo Grande. Jerome graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1986. He entered the Marine Corps after graduation and was honorably discharged. He then received an associates of arts degree from Cuesta College and attended Cal Poly. He was a student of life, pursuing a master's degree.
Jerome was an avid surfer and a talented, self-taught pianist. Following a debilitating injury at the age of 25, Jerome focused on his love of literature, music and good conversation. He was an independent spirit known by all for his quick wit and love of life.
Jerome will be greatly missed by his mother, Helen; siblings and their spouses, Judy and George Smith, Keith and Olga Essen, Claudia and Doug Hickman, Curtis and Annetta Essen, Glenn and Kathy Essen, and Sally and Scott Garlinghouse; a plethora of nieces, nephews and cousins; and an ocean full of friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Essen; and his nieces, Jessica Marie Essen and Heather Smith.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jerome's memory C/O Curtis Essen, 529 Allen St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanluisobispo/obituary.aspx?n=jerome-alan-essen&pid=2317596

17 Comments

Sonin J Porter

9/7/2009 03:26:37 am

I am sad to hear of this...I didn't even know Jerome was paralyzed. does anyone know any details? way sad.
July 15 at 11:02am ·

Michael Hahlbeck

9/7/2009 03:26:49 am

I did not know Jerome passed. He could really make me laugh. I see his brother pretty frequently.
July 15 at 4:35pm

Todd Talbert

9/7/2009 03:27:05 am

He was part of thr surfing crowd I hung out in. I still remember his voice.
July 15 at 6:04pm

Vickie Deal-Vecchiarelli

9/7/2009 03:27:19 am

Very sad. I didn't know he passed away.
My heart aches every time I look through these pictures & discover another long lost friend has passed away.
Does anyone know when this happened?
July 17 at 11:38am

Lee Anne Plante

9/7/2009 03:27:38 am

It happened a while ago. He was paralyzed from a car accident. I think he rolled his truck. He lived in a wheelchair for a number of years. I'm not sure what he died from. It always makes me so sad.
July 17 at 12:25pm

Carol Zorn-Forrester

9/7/2009 03:28:05 am

he passed away...2004
July 18 at 2:55am

Kirk Estes

9/7/2009 03:28:19 am

He was a good dude
July 18 at 2:20pm

John Sheckherd

9/7/2009 03:28:33 am

Jerome, and I reconnected after his accident. We lived down the street from each other either he or I would roll over and hang out and listen to music, talk about books, movies and his favorite poetry. Jerome had a wicked funny sense of humor. I miss him a lot and the days we spent together talking about what ever crossed our minds
July 18 at 3:17pm ·

Julie Hynes Walker

9/7/2009 03:28:46 am

I was very sad to see that Jerome passed away. He was always so nice and always giving smiles when he went by. The world lost a great soul when he passed.
July 19 at 1:50pm

SaraJane Blackwell

9/7/2009 03:29:01 am

He was very kind to me, and had such a sweet personality. Very sad.
July 19 at 3:12pm

Vicki Gonzales De La Rosa

9/7/2009 03:29:19 am

Jerome was a great guy - Smart, funny...wise beyond his years : ) He never let his paralysis get him down and seemed to be more motivated after his accident (if that is even possible). We miss Jerome very much and every time we get together and talk (Glenn & Kath or even Mr. Schiesl) we can't help but smiling and busting a gut on all the crazy things Jerome did and how he made us laugh. We think about you alot and we will se you soon bud.
July 19 at 4:00pm

Dave Wilson

9/7/2009 03:29:39 am

WOW! What a great guy!
July 19 at 9:49pm

Chris Hortline

9/7/2009 03:29:54 am

Unreal...I remember him sneaking beers at parties at my house. I am tripping out right now. RIP Jerome
July 19 at 11:55pm

Mark David Glenn

9/7/2009 03:30:11 am

I didn't know Jerome was gone! He was a good guy.
July 19 at 11:59pm

Ricardo Herrera

9/7/2009 03:30:27 am

I remember surfing with Jerome alot RIP my friend
July 23 at 12:09pm

Lisa Stephenson

9/7/2009 03:30:42 am

Happy Birthday Jerome....
August 17 at 3:17am

Mark A Garner

8/16/2022 10:54:59 am

I surfed with jerome.he was a very good surfer.enjoy heaven bro with Jesus.

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Jerome Alan Essen -Arroyo Grande High, CA

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