Jessica Ellen Pierog

Jessica Ellen Pierog

February 22, 1979 - September 20, 2020
Irvine California

Jessica Ellen Pierog

February 22, 1979 - September 20, 2020
Irvine California

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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

  1. Jessica was a phenomenal physician who cared deeply for her patients, her colleagues, and her trainees at Stanford. She was also an impactful educator and leader, and a wonderful friend. My deepest sympathies. We will remember her.

  2. Jessica was a phenomenal physician who cared deeply for her patients, colleagues, and trainees. She was also a talented leader and educator, and a wonderful friend. She positively impacted so many lives. My deepest sympathies. We will remember her.

  3. Anonymous says:

    You didn’t rest much in this life and was always working .
    Rest In Peace .
    My deepest, heart felt condolences to the family .

  4. I was so sad when I heard this news. I enjoyed working with Jessica at Centennial Farm. She always had a smile and a laugh and was always willing to share them both. I will miss her. My deepest sympathies to the family. Rest in peace, Jessica.

  5. Kajal Khanna says:

    I was so saddened to hear this shocking news.
    Jessica was a truly kind and generous soul – a bright light gone too soon.
    My heart goes out to her family and friends.

    Rest in power, my friend.

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