Jesse Allen Mayer passed from this life, due to liver failure, on July 27, 2020, at home in Anaconda, surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his father. He was born on April 29, 1990, in Butte, MT, to Kimberly Rae Voorhies and Timothy Mayer. He was later joined by siblings, Krysta Voorhies and Tyler Mayer. He lived most of his life in Anaconda, MT, except for a few years in Red Lodge, MT, shorty after high school. He worked various jobs, but his favorite was bartending.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Voorhies, great grandparents Edwin and Avis Anderson, who helped raise him, grandparents Lonny and Linda Mayer, and his uncle Zachary Voorhies.
He is survived by his father, Timothy (Barb) Mayer of Anaconda, stepsisters Raelynn and Valerie, sister Krysta Voorhies, brother Tyler Mayer of Deer Lodge, grandparents Denise and Jay Voorhies of Anaconda, Uncle Malachi and Tara Voorhies with nephews Payden and Anthony of Puyallup, WA, Uncle Wesley and Chelsea Voorhies, grandmother Susan (G-ma Sue) and Wes Maerz of Anaconda, Amy (Mama Mamy) Sturm of Anaconda and his beloved dog, Sophie the exotic muttress, uncle Wayne (Cora) Mayer of Baker City, OR, uncle Tom Mayer of Frenchtown, MT, aunt Wendy (Don) Chondlier of Missoula, MT, aunt Lynne Mayer of Missoula, MT, aunt Laurie Adreana of Florida and numerous cousins.
Jesse was a sweet and gentle soul who struggled in a world that could be harsh and cruel. We will always miss him and remember him with love, laughter and tears.
Memorials may be made to Pintler Pets of Anaconda, MT, where Jesse found and adopted Sophie.
A private memorial service will be held. Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Jesse. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Jesse and his family.
Mary says
To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to end all suffering. Before long, God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.”(Rev. 21:3,4). May this promise from God give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
“Beautiful Bitch Britt” says
He’s still my best friend. Idgaf where he is. Jesse I love you.
Lilly says
We didnt talk much but every time we seen each other we always made sure to talk about how we always knew we were cousins. You will always be in my heart and I will always remember you as the fierce guy you are♡
Briana clark says
I know hes better now. But I will miss him so very much. He was there for me everyday during my chemo treatment. Every, single, Day.
My oldest daughter adored him. He was sunshine. Rest in peace Jesse Allen ♥️
Chris Eamon says
We had Jesse in Karate classes for a couple years – he was a quiet kid who was kind and helpful to the other kids and instructors. He was a pleasure to work with. Rest in Peace Jesse. –
Anonymous says
Jesse, Heaven takes the best! Austin, Cherish n I love you..You will be missed! It brings me comfort that you are with your living momma, my friend..Also with Jesus our Savior!! Thank you for the memories and laughs!! You have forever etched your smile, love and laughter in our hearts! Your family is so going to miss you! We love you, and will see you on the other side someday! 🤴👸
Diana Helfrich says
Jesse, my heart still can’t grasp that this world lost you. When I think of you I think of how we laughed when we were kids, how you always wanted to make others happy even when you didn’t feel it yourself. I think of your hugs, you gave the best hugs, and how you smelled amazing all the time. I think of how free you were when you were singing words to a song that just spoke to your core. I think of Casper and you piercing my nose with a safety pin. I think of Halloween and the 3 bottles of hairspray you used for my goth hair. I think of you being the very best friend I couldn’t have lived without in that time in my life. We were young and struggling to figure out who we were in a world that seemed so unfair. You understood me like no one else. I love you, I’ll always love you. Thank you for being my bestie, for being my JAM, for just being you. Give your mama the biggest hug from me. Until we meet again my dear friend, rest easy and peacefully in the arms of Jesus, and your mama 💔❤️
Christine and Neil says
Jesse was one of a kind and made so many people happy. We knew him from various places he worked and always looked forward to seeing him. Prayers 🙏 to all his family he will be so missed 💔.
Cindy says
My Thoughts and Prayers are with all who Loved Jesse!! My daughter and Jesse went to school together since Head Start!! He was a kind and well mannered soul, when he would come to my Home to visit my Daughter!! God Be With his Loved ones, you will be Missed and Loved Forever!! 💞
Adam T Owen says
I was his first boyfriend he took my heart took my soul connection deeper than anyone could ever do. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t know what his family would chair and bring me like and happiness. They treated me like their own family member and we were together for five years I proposed to him at Walmart and in front of his mom and I got blessing from his grandma mom and dad. He called me two years after we broke up and said if we were still together it would be 7 years. I was a jerk to you I treated you like garbage going to forgive me I said I always forgive you you have my heart just came here I will always love you he said the same thing I will always love you too. Jesse Mayer and his whole family was like a cup of Heaven. If it wasn’t for Jesse I would never experienced that I care with that thank you and my condolences I was going to visit Jessie as a surprise this week then I heard the dreaded news. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t know what can feel whole.
Christine says
My heart goes out to Jesse’s friends and family who are reeling from his loss. He was a lovely person and I will always carry fond memories of him. Rest easy, Jesse. You get all the stars.