Be open to your dreams, people. Embrace that distant shore. Because our mortal journey is over all too soon.David AssaelKEELING, JESSE ELIZABETH, 23, of Louisville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born December 7,1984, in Louisville, at Baptist East Hospital. Jesse attended Male High School, where she was a member of the softball and cross country teams and was active in the chorus. She graduated from Male High School in 2003. Jesse graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Western Kentucky University in May of 2007. At WKU, Jesse was a member of the Dynamic Leadership Institute, a member of the Delta Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta and was a Little Sister of the Eta Rho Chapter of Sigma Nu. She spent a junior semester abroad in Sydney, Australia and also traveled to Tuscaloosa, AL, where she helped build houses for Habitat for Humanity. She was currently enrolled in the WKU master's program in school psychology. Jesse was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jean and Robert L. Keeling Sr. Jesse is survived by her parents, her mother, Donna L. Keeling and father, Robert L. Keeling; her brother, Robert Levi Keeling; grandparents, Julia L. and Donald S. Schalk; great-aunt, Ruth Scruggs; her aunts and uncles, Donna M. Keeling, Ruth and Rick Shearer and Martha and Jim Eberenz; cousins, Betsy Schroeder, Jessica and Jason Schroeder, Jeannie and Brenden Eberenz and Kate and Lee Shearer; her longtime boyfriend, Alex Edwards, his parents, Christie and Paul Edwards, and their daughter, Grace Edwards; along with many loving friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Epiphany Church, 914 Old Harrods Creek Road, Anchorage, KY. The family will receive visitors 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Jesse Keeling Scholarship Fund, in care of College Heights Foundation at Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Jesse I have this pain in my right hip which mostly on rainy days will always remind me of our day at the ice skatinging rink. A visit home to Kentucky was never complete without a day trip with you and Levi during my stay.I will never forget our day on the ice a moment in time when we were both young(mostly you). Time stood still as we glided and spun and laughed. We were kids together if only for a moment, Our connection has always surpassed time and space my Jesse! Love always, Betsy :)
What a joy you were. I loved seeing you every day. You were a true servant. Always giving, serving, and loving those around you. Nothing is ever lost when you know where it is. I know where you are little one. I will see you someday. Will all those that have spoken here see you? I pray they make the choice
It's been over a year now. We all miss you very much. I can only hope to accomplish in a lifetime as much as you did in such a short period of time. You're amazing and one of the most kind, sweetest person I've ever met. You definately made your mark on this earth and touched a lot of hearts and lives. It's crazy... I was having a really bad day today and out of absolutely no where, you're face popped into my mind. Thanks for being here for me today. You will forever be missed, and will never, ever be forgotten.
Gosh I can't believe its been a year. I miss you so much. School sucks (in general, but especially without you). I just hope that I am doing you proud. In every student I am in contact with, I think about how many you could have helped and how good at it you were! It keeps me going on those days that I want to quit (ya know the "I hate everything" days lol). I will forever be missing you and will keep you in my heart. Love you bunches.
Jesse, It's almost been a year since you've been gone, and I miss you like it happened yesterday. Things are not the same in my life without you. Sam left you a message from both of use, b/c I could not bring myself to say good-bye to you. I'm still not ready to say good-bye but this is out of my hands. I miss you so much and would do anything if I could see you right now. I know I will see you again, but it's not the same. I love you and cherish the memories we had together. I' m not going to say good-bye, I'm going to say" till we meet again". I LOVE YOU.
