Jesse Ernest Diamond
Aug 31, 1983 -
Jun 23, 2021
Jesse Ernest Diamond passed away on June 23, 2021, in Anchorage, Alaska, at the age of 37.
Jesse was born on Aug. 31, 1983, in Anchorage, to Ernest Diamond and Susan Virginia. Growing up, his world revolved around family, especially his sister Sarah, whom he loved very much. He loved the brotherhood created on the ice and played competitive hockey from age 10 until 18. Jesse played for the Blue Devils AAA midget team, winning regionals and then went on to place fourth in the 2001 national tournament. He also helped the Chugiak High hockey team win the state championship in 2001. Jesse played for the Mat-Su Eagle Bantam team that won the state tournament. He graduated from Chugiak High School in 2002. His family, friends, hockey, camping and fishing were most important to him. The excitement of fishing and the calm of the river and campfire soothed his soul. His smile and sense of humor could light up any room. Jesse loved his three children: Brennan Jace, Dallas and Nevaeh.
Jesse is survived by his three children, Brennan Jace Diamond (12) of Wasilla, Dallas Bailey (10) of Fairbanks, and Nevaeh Diamond (6) of Wasilla; father, Ernest Diamond (Kamilla) of Wasilla; mother, Susan Virginia (Aldo) of Henderson, Nev.; stepmother, Katherine Holloway (Curt) of Coupeville, Wash.; grandmothers, Jeanette O'Brien (Kenneth) and Mary Jay Plum of Henderson; uncle, Michael Diamond of Ninilchik; sister, Sarah Diamond (Troy, Kinsey and Emry Hanson) of Sedro-Woolley, Wash.; sister, Jodee Banando of Torrance, Calif.; brother, Christopher Michlig of Eugene, Ore.; stepsiblings, Angela (Zack) English, Richard Powell III and Sondra Powell. He is also survived by extended family members, including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A service will be held in his honor at Matanuska Assembly of God Church, 865 Auklet Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, on July 24, 2021, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Jesse's name to Ernie Turner Center: citici.org/giving.
