Age: 44
April 30, 1977 – July 10, 2021
Jessica Lynn Berns (44) was born on April 30, 1977, to Bernice Berns and Donald Leiran in Saint Cloud, MN. She died on July 10, 2021, in Our Lady of Peace Hospice in Saint Paul, MN.
Jessie graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud in 1995 and from St. Cloud State University with majors in political science and philosophy. She received her law degree from Hamlin University in 2011.
A spirited, brave, never shy girl or woman, Jessie loved music, dance and movies, animals of all kinds from bearded dragons to more traditional cats and dogs. A warm heart led her to embrace any person with a disability or any elderly person. Jessie was a brilliant story teller and lit up many rooms with her quick wit and amazingly detailed anecdotes. She adored her little girl and often said, “Having Sarah was the best thing I ever did.”
Jessie loved the family cabin, anything that sparkled and putting Christmas bows in her hair. She was a phenomenal cook and loved fixing food for family and friends. Jessie often encouraged and complimented people by saying, You’re a rock star!” However, everyone who knew Jessie would say, “YOU are the greatest rock star of all!”
Surviving her are her daughter Sarah, parents Bernice Berns (Terry Iverson) and Don (Jean) Leiran, her partner David Shamla, step-sisters Ellen (Scott) Lambert, Heather (Brian) Statz, step-brothers Barry Jensen and Craig Urseth and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jessie was preceded in death by her step-father John Urseth, her grandparents Eugene and Regina (Funke) Berns and Dennis and Helen (Beier) Leiran.
Services will be held on July 22, 2021 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, 3013 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN. Jessie’s Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm with visitation starting at 12:00 noon.
Memorials may be sent to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 or Fraser School, 2400 W 64th St, Minneapolis, MN 55423.
Schedule and Information
Services will be held on July 22, 2021 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, 3013 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN. Jessie’s Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm with visitation starting at 12:00 noon.
Memorials
Memorials may be sent to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 or Fraser School, 2400 W 64th St, Minneapolis, MN 55423.
Visitation Details
There will be a visitation at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN on July 22, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Visitation Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
3013 Roosevelt Road
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Service Details
Services will be held on July 22, 2021 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, 3013 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN. Jessie’s Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm
Service Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
3013 Roosevelt Road
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time, Bernie, Terry, Don, Jean, David, and your families. Please know how much we are keeping Jessica in our thoughts and her obituary was truly a beautiful tribute to the extra special person Jessica was. We just saw a wonderful picture of Jessica and Sarah which we will keep as a special memory. In sympathy and prayers, Steve and Vicki DiBrito.
Thank you so very much.
A more beautiful person could not have been created. Jessie not only made EVERY person feel uplifted and empowered, she introduced me to salt and vinegar chips with pickle slices. She left a life-long impression and will be dearly missed. Condolences.
We are so sorry to hear about Jessie’s passing. She was such a sweet little girl.
Bernie, Don, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Though we never met Jessica, she sounds like a special loving woman who left you too soon. Feel our hugs. Cathy and Jerry Wentworth
We are so sorry to hear this news. I remember Jessica from her time at Tech High School. She will be dearly missed by many. Barb and Al Marquardt
We are sadly to learn her death. Hope that she will rest in peace forever. Our condolences go to here family.
Jessica profoundly, though, briefly impressed me. Our eternal relationship has been enhanced.
Thank you, Vicki and Steve. Reading the messages left by friends about Jessie helps to soothe our aching hearts.
I didn’t know your daughter, but after reading this what a strong yet kind, gifted, joyful, and humorous special person you brought into this world to share with all of us. My only wish is that she could have shared and spread that longer.
Her daughter has been given such an example to live by and her Mommy will watch over her always.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed spending what little time we had shared together. She was a beautiful soul.
I am so heartbreakingly sorry to hear that Jessie passed away. I went to college (Morris) with Jessie and lived with her for a couple years, she was such an amazing soul and person. We kept in touch off and on all these years. I have such amazing memories with her and I know she loved her family and friends dearly. I will be praying for Jessie as well as all those whose lives she touched.