Birth date: Mar 9, 1994 Death date: Nov 29, 2020
With deep sorrow, the family of Jessica Duggan announces the tragic and unexpected passing of Jessica on Sun, Nov 29th at her residence in Southern California. She will be forever missed by her loving parents Bernadette Brierley a Read Obituary
Enjoying the view from Jessica’s tribute bench!
I didn't know Jessica, but my friend and I went to the beach today and found a nice place to sit on a log that was off the beaten path. We saw the memorial plaque embedded into the log and it made this spot feel very special, even to a couple of strangers from Nebraska. We enjoyed the view in honor of Jessica.
- Wes Staley
Hello Duggan family, I was lucky enough to be one of Jessica’s instructors this past fall semester. I just found this page and wanted to share some memories of Jessica. Jessica was a radiant spirit in our class, always ready and willing to learn, engage, and connect with myself and her classmates. She brought such joy and positivity to the classroom, even while we were remote. I feel so lucky to have witnessed her brave vulnerability, heard her aspirations, and learned the ways in which she felt like she was growing. Her spirit continues to live on in each person she’s touched, including my own. She reminds me to practice compassion with others and to honor each person’s journey. Reading through this wall, it shows just how immensely Jessica was loved and also loved others. Thank you for creating this space to honor Jessica.
Dear Duggan Family,
Our deepest condolences on your heartbreaking loss. Words can't express how sad we are for you. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Jessica.
Wayne & Yumi Haraguchi
My heart breaks over and and over everyday. I will miss you forever & ever & ever. Come visit me soon in anyway. I miss you so much my sweet, kind funny and loving doll "Veronica'. We will never be ok without my darling.
Denise
Jessica, I’ve been trying to figure out what to say..and I still do t know what to say because words can’t express how much emotions I am feeling right now. I’m upset, mostly at myself for not reaching out to you after so many years. Apart of me just wants to cry but another part of me wants to smile and think about the memories we shared together. Hearing about your passing wasn’t the way I wanted to find out ... I still can’t believer you’re gone. When I hear about you I ran to my grandma, she se remembers you Jess, she always asked about you and my response always was “we haven’t talked, I miss her but I hope she’s okay”. My grandma adored the heck out of you. As I’m writing this, tears are running down my face. All I have are pictures from middle school and the memories we shared during those times. My heart hurts and I’m always thinking of you. Fly high and watch over your loved ones beautiful. 💜
To all Jessica's Family, dear friends my deepest condolences, such a beautiful young lady, keeping you all in my Prayers. Rest Peacefully Jessica. 💖🌹
Words cannot express the how deeply sorry We are to hear about Jessica. Our deepest
sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult season.
Sasha Čukić with family .
One memory that is especially important is one I wrote about jess on my Instagram that I wanted to share here as well. "One time I slept over at your house and we woke up super early and you asked me if I wanted to go up to the barn with you. We went up and you tried to teach me how to ride a horse and it bucked me off almost instantly. Then you said "oh shoot ok maybe the little horse" but it wasn't even yours so you were like oh hurry. Then the mini horse bucked me off too. We laughed for so long about it too because I couldn't stay on the horse for more than 3 seconds. I tell that story all the time because it hilarious and will forever be on the best memories"
That day is something I'll always remember and I'll always remember your laugh and smile Jess. You will be missed and you will always be so loved. Thank you for visiting me in my dreams the other night, letting me know you are resting easy and okay. We will always have you in our hearts.
Another memory I'd like to share about Jessica is how she always had a way of making people feel loved. In high school when we would see each other around campus even if a whole day hasn't even gone by yet, she would always yell my name and we would run up to each other for a hug and Jess would almost always pick me up and spin me around. She's the only girl friend I've had who would do that and it would always bring a huge smile to my face. Even now as I'm thinking about it I can't help but smile.
On the day of Jessica's memorial, I logged onto facebook and saw a notificaltion that said, " you have memories with Jessica Duggan to look back on today". I was so taken back and to see it was a message from Jessica on December 10th saying, "I love you Michele!" Even though she is not physically here with us, she still finds ways to tell us she loves us.
It's clear to see how many hearts Jessica has touched and how much of a positive impact she has made on everyone's lives. I hope the Duggan family knows they have an endless amount of love and support from everyone who has gotten the pleasure of meeting Jess.
