Jesse Magana

1958 - 2019

Jesse Magana obituary, 1958-2019, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1958

DIED

2019

Jesse Magana Obituary


JESSE MAGANA
August 5, 1958 ˜ July 1, 2019

Jesse Magana, 60, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019 in Vancouver, WA. He was born in San Joaquin, CA to Maria de la Paz Miranda and Miguel Magana. His family eventually relocated to Eastern Washington where Jesse set several school track records and was known as a stellar athlete.
For a period of time, he attended the University of Washington and also received an Engineering Certification from ITT Technical Institute.
Jesse began a job at SEH America and worked his way up as a trusted supervisor in the company.
In 1997, Jesse was in a car accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. However, he never let his disability extinguish his spirit of optimism and perseverance. After the accident, he threw himself into social activism and used his voice to advocate for those in the disabled and hispanic communities.
During his life, Jesse was the President of the Fircrest Neighborhood Association, Board President of the Disability Resource Center, Vice President of the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment, and most recently was a board member and patron of the Share House non-profit organization.
When Jesse wasn’t helping others, he enjoyed spending time at his beach house, restoring old cars, and making his famous salsa. He will be remembered for his magnetic personality, generous heart, love of children, and remarkable ability to bring people together.
Jesse is survived by his mother, Maria; daughter, Michelle; son, Christopher; his daughter-in-law, Windy; granddaughter, Samantha; caregiver and life-long friend, Beverly; his siblings, Bertha, Raymond, Lupe, Miguel, Jaine; and the countless friends and family whose lives were touched by him.
Jesse’s Celebration of Life will be held from 1-5p.m. on July 13th at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662. In the true spirit of Jesse, all are welcome to this event!
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 9, 2019.
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Jesse was such a great man. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Wendy

July 30, 2019

I met Jesse at a city Council meeting, I am sure he was planning to advocate for some worthy wheelchair access cause. I was impressed with his warm character, ease of conversation and ability and desire to make a difference. I followed in his footsteps in joining the governors committee and in trying my own advocacy around Clark county as a wheelchair user myself. I am amazed at how much he was able to accomplish. I will miss him.

Lilly Longshore

July 22, 2019

Jesse - your tireless advocacy and support of injured workers will never be forgotten. All of us at the firm will miss you. You are an inspiration and will always be remembered. RIP

Frances Hamrick

July 16, 2019

a loved one

July 11, 2019

Jesse, we will miss you and your passion for justice and fairness. You brought an important voice (or many voices) to the table during your six years of service on the statewide Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee. May you rest well.

Jim Bamberger

July 11, 2019

a loved one

July 10, 2019

Gregoria Miranda D

July 10, 2019

Prayers for Peace and Comfort to the family and friends.

Diana Espinoza

July 9, 2019

Jesse will be greatly missed by all. Thank you Jesse for the great times we had when we visited you in Washington. You always had a vision for what you wanted your home to look like since Chris was a little boy. Well now you have the mansion in heaven way over that hilltop. Thank you for the memories Chito.

Frances Miranda

July 9, 2019

Words can't express what you brought to my life. Your kindness and inclusiveness made everyone you met an instant friend. I loved spending time with the kids when they were little and being able to share stories of our children becoming adults. Your life was short lived but your legacy will go on forever. You were the BEST friend I could've ever asked for. You lived, you loved, and you will forever be in my heart! The amo mucho mi amigo!

Michelle Adams

July 9, 2019

Jennelle Solis

July 9, 2019

Jefe,
Thank you for being that character that all walks of life could look up to. You are the reason I am surrounded by such a great family. Chris has instilled your generosity, kindness and genuine love of people in his every day life. I adore this man you raised.
Samantha also carries the Jesse Magaña friendliness and generosity. We are so lucky to have had such a supportive and influential role model in our lives.
Your joy of life, positive attitude and sense of community will be carried on.

Te amo mucho Jefe!

Windy Seto

July 9, 2019

Sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. He was a good man.

Donald Scott

July 9, 2019

Eric Nguyen

July 9, 2019

Jesse was my sister's caregiver, friend, helper and his advocate. She helped him in a lot in trying to pass ADA and beg spent lots of time with Jesse on his different community board. He was the picture of the principal: what you share multiplies. What you withhold diminishes. And my favorite "Every adversity Carrie's with it the seed of equivalent of greater benefit. Jesse was all that and more. I wasn't around a lot but was kind to my sister.

Keith Lintner

July 9, 2019

I love and miss you so much Tio..

Angel Navarro

July 9, 2019

Dad, I love and miss you so much

Chris Magana

July 9, 2019

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