Jessica Amber Mason Grenda Obituary (1977 - 2009)

BRIGHAM CITY - Jessica Amber Mason Grenda, 31, loving wife, mother, sister and friend to many passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, August 21, 2009 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Jessica was born December 17, 1977 in Camp Pendleton, California to Ronald Raymond Mason Sr. and Carol Elaine Trujillo Perea. Jessica grew up in Brigham City, Utah and Cubero, New Mexico. Jessica was an avid outdoorswoman. Jessica absolutely loved to go fishing with her friends and family. Her favorite was to go ice fishing in Idaho. She also loved to go fly fishing in her float tube for trout and trolling for wipers and walleye in the boat. She had many secret spots that sometimes even the fish never new, but was nevertheless always in search of "Ole Granddad". Jessica was a skilled markswoman and enjoyed to hunt with her dogs for upland game and waterfowl. She loved to hang out with her parents and grandparents. Jessica loved to cook with her grandmother for family and always enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. Jessica had a very special place in her heart for her grandfather, in which she took care of him for several years and shared many good memories until his passing. She enjoyed going to New Mexico for the traditional Laguna Feast with her mother and stepfather (Marty). She enjoyed learning to make the traditional pottery bowls with her mother. Going to her father's ranch (Ronald) and shooting guns with him was another thing she liked a lot. Jessica adored her daughter Martie. Martie always came first before everything. They were inseparable. They spent late hours doing many hobbies including one of their favorites - scrapbooking. She also loved to go clothes shopping and spending time with her sister Amanda. Jessica graduated high school in Laguna, New Mexico one year before her class. She started working at Storm Products when she was sixteen and never stopped working from that day on and made many lasting friendships. In 2005, she met Christopher Grenda. They were married one year later on March 3, 2005. They were like two peas in a pod. They shared many interests and weren't far apart at any given moment. Jessica had a very caring heart and was a compassionate friend to all whom she met. Jessica is survived by her husband, Christopher Scott Grenda, Brigham; one daughter, Martie Marie Herrera; sister, Amanda Lynn Mason and Craig Campbell, So. Ogden; brothers, Ronald Raymond Mason, Jr. and Charlette, Ogden; and Sage John Mason, Bear River, Wyoming; Herbert Allen Trujillo, Cubero, New Mexico; Martin Julian Perea Jr. (Sonny) and Lanette, Dulce, New Mexico. Parents: Marty Julian and Carol Elaine Trujillo Perea, Esther Mason (Stepmother). Grandmother, Francis Mary Trujillo. Survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Babe Mason, Sefferrino Allen Trujuillo Sr., Father, Ronald Raymond Mason Sr., Sister, Ella Brook Mason. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to Bill and Barbara Crissman of Strom Products, and all her co-workers, whom Jessica considered her second family. Each and every one of you held a special place in her heart. We would also like to thank doctors and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. A viewing will be on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 25, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 26, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 3rd East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 26, 2009