Patricia Rosina Jessing

Patricia Rosina Jessing, age 76, passed away on January 20, 2024, at home of natural causes.  Patricia was born on September 26, 1947, in Dane County, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Laufenberg) Ballweg. Patricia attended Waunakee High School, graduating on May 27, 1965. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Reddish in Wisconsin from 1968 to 1974, and they had two children. Patricia later relocated to Arvada, Colorado, where she was united in marriage to Richard C. Jessing from 1976 to 1986.  

Patricia retired in 2008 after working thirty years in administrative roles for AT&T in both Northglenn, Colorado, and Mesa, Arizona. Patricia proudly ran the United Way campaign at AT&T for many years and coached girls’ soccer. After retirement, Patricia resided in Arizona enjoying thrift-store treasure hunting until she relocated to Hurricane, Utah in 2015.

Patricia is survived by her 2 children; Angie Reddish-Day (St. George, Utah), and Sean Reddish (Pepper) (Hurricane, Utah); 4 grandchildren, Bryan Reddish (Leanna), Jordan Day, Luke Reddish, and Morgan Reddish; 2 great-grandchildren, Valerie and Carson; 4 sisters, Carol Acker, Phyllis (Milo) Breunig, Lois Krantz, and Sharon Ballweg; sisters and brothers in-law, Darlene Ballweg, Alice Ballweg, Romie Ripp, Kathy M. Ballweg, Kathy A. Ballweg, Marv Hellenbrand, Marilyn Ballweg; and many nieces and nephews.  

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by 7 brothers, Lavern, Daniel, Roger, Melvin, Wilfred, Martin, and Clarence; 3 sisters, Lucille Ballweg, Margie Ripp, and Marlene Hellenbrand; sister and brother-in-law, Monica Ballweg and Donald Acker; and several nieces and nephews.

Patricia’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the caregivers at BeeHive Homes, Hurricane, Utah, for their care of Patricia.

Funeral services will be January 26, 2024, at 1:30 pm, preceded by a viewing at 1:00 pm, at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 

Family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to view the funeral online by clicking on the link below.

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Interment will follow at Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Patricia’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com