Jessica Ellen Pierog
February 22, 1979 - September 20, 2020
Irvine California
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Jessica Ellen Pierog
February 22, 1979 - September 20, 2020
Irvine California
Obituary
Jessica Ellen Pierog
Jessica passed from this life the morning of September 20th after a sudden unexpected illness. She was born in Orange County, California and spent her first 18 years in Monarch Bay, Monarch Beach, California.
Jessica shared her childhood with sister Margaux. They went to different high schools but competed as a doubles team in USTA tennis. There was National Charity League, Brownies, Monarch Beach events with family and friends, vacations, travel, celebrations,
Jessica sailed off to the Air Force Academy after Santa Margarita High School, then transferred two years later to Wellesley College, graduating with a BS in Neuroscience. She returned home to Orange County and attended Western Medical School graduating with honors and advancing to an Emergency Medicine residency at Leigh High Valley Medical Center in Pennsylvania, again graduating with honors, exceling with peer review publications in emergency medicine. Off to Stanford University to complete a fellowship in Emergency Medical Services and a master’s degree in Statistical Epidemiology. With training complete and Emergency Medicine Board Certification, she attended at Stanford University Medical Center for 9 years. Jessica recently returned to Orange County with a career change to Veterinary Medicine, being accepted to Tufts University Veterinary School.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Timothy Catholic Church and or Western Health Sciences Dr. Jessica Ellen Pierog Emergency Medicine scholarship.
Memorial Mass
- Date & Time: October 23, 2020 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Venue: St Timothy's Catholic Church
- Location: 29102 Crown Valley Pkwy Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1865 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 249-4091
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: October 23, 2020 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Venue: Cathedral Memorial Gardens
- Location: 13280 Chapman Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92840 - (Get Directions)
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57 responses to Jessica Ellen Pierog
Karen Stuart says:
October 20, 2020
Sending my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time to her family and my former collegue/mentor, Jean. Jessica’s smile, great sense of humor, and kindness will always be remembered. She was a bright light on a busy shift and a friend to many. May she rest in peace.
Ken Zafren says:
October 20, 2020
Ken Zafren, MD, attending physician in the Emergency Department at Stanford University Medical Center. Jessica’s colleague and friend.
Mike Bresler says:
October 20, 2020
I am both saddened and shocked to learn of Jessica’s passing,. I always enjoyed working with her at Stanford, and I knew her dad long ago,. I know her memory will stay alive for all of us.
Nikita K Joshi says:
October 20, 2020
Jessica was a friend, a confidante, and a bright soul. I will always love and honor our memories together when we worked together at Stanford.
Phil Harter says:
October 20, 2020
It is with great sadness that I received this news. She was a friend who will always be in our thoughts. Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences.
Phil