Jesse Micah VandenPlas was born at home on August 22, 1978, in Arcata. He passed away on December 2, 2024 in Redding.

He was the beloved son of Kim and Saundra Vanden Plas and grew up alongside his older brother Jed and younger sister Angie. He was also loved by his long-time fiancé Lacy Creveling. Jesse was a father to his son Micah and daughter Athena. He was preceded in death by his son Jedidiah and daughter Izzabell, as well as his grandparents Leslie and Bob VandenPlas and Helen and James Buehler. Jesse was also cherished by his nephews Cole, Brent, Bryson, Broden, and Alex, and his niece Tylee.

An adventurous spirit from a young age, Jesse embraced life with passion and skill. He was an exceptional timber faller, a talented mechanic, a skilled snowboarder, a gifted guitarist and artist, and an avid fisherman. Those who knew him will remember his huge heart, radiant smile and unwavering willingness to help anyone in need. Jesse’s warmth and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. His presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held on January 18th at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Arcata. The service will be followed by a gathering with food to share stories and honor his memory. In liu of flowers please make charitable donations to Mountain of Mercy Rehab P.O. Box 55 Honeydew, CA 95545 or Visions of the Cross Rehab, 3617 Ricardo Ave., Redding, CA, 96002 in honor of Jesse.

May Jesse’s adventurous spirit and kind heart continue to inspire those who loved him.

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