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
Ian Coble says:
October 23, 2020
I don’t even know where to begin… I’m absolutely crushed!!! Jessica was such an incredible/ amazing woman! She was such a huge part of my life for a long time. Words are failing me and it’s tough to describe what she meant to me. I could never thank her enough for her friendship and love. There is such a hole in my heart right now.
To the Pierog family, I’m so so sorry for your loss!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Sending you all my love and hugs.
And Jess, thank you!!! Thank you for EVERYTHING! I’ll never forget you.
Ian Coble says:
October 23, 2020
I’m at a total loss for words… I don’t even know where to begin. I’m absolutely beyond crushed by this.
Jessica was the most amazing and incredible woman. Her caring, warmth, compassion, humor… I’m going to miss it all tremendously.
She meant so much to me for such a big portion of my life. And saying that doesn’t do my emotions justice. I can’t begin to put my feelings down in a way that really communicates what she meant to me. I know that I can never thank her enough for her friendship and love.
To the Pierogs, I’m so so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say feels right or truly conveys my feelings. I’m thinking about you all and sending my thoughts, prayers and love!!!
And To Jess, thank you! Thank you for EVERYTHING!!! I’ll never forget you and I’ll always hold you in my heart.
Jia Chang says:
October 23, 2020
Some of the former Stanford residents had a video call yesterday, sharing our memories of Jessica and what she had taught us. Many remarked how she always had our backs, and she cared deeply for the residents’ education. Jessica is the reason that many of us still show up early to a shift, so we can get our colleagues home on time. She was a main reason that we got food and drinks in the ED for residents, which was so important to our wellness and ability to work through tough shifts. She also trained the best scribes that I’ve ever worked with. I’ll always remember her infinite energy, nebulizing coffee in the ED to get rid of bad smells, and the great stories about her shifts at Disneyland. Rest In Peace, Jessica
Linda & Tom Coble says:
October 23, 2020
Disbelief and sorrow flood our emotions. Jessica was a formative influence in the lives of all she touched, even at an early age.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mike Ritter says:
October 23, 2020
Jim and Linda
On behalf of all the ER docs at Mission, our condolences. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Sincerely
Mike Ritter