Jesse James Paulsell, 75, went to his eternal home on Monday, June 27, 2011, in Mesa. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at Owens Livingston Mortuary in Holbrook.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1935, in Holbrook.
Jesse spent his childhood on the family ranch in Holbrook, riding horses, roping and herding cattle. He was proud of his cowboy name “Jesse James,” as well as his cowboy hat and cowboy heritage. His family and friends will remember him as a very proud little cowboy with a big heart.
After serving in the Army for 20 years, he retired to Casa Grande.
He was an avid golfer, he loved cigars and lived life to its fullest.
Survivors include his daughter, Tina Powers of Castaic, Calif.; his brother, Johnny Paulsell of Holbrook; and two sisters, Louise Morgan of Reno, Nev., and Della Dickerson of Lakewood, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Betty Paulsell; his brother, Robert; and his sister, Leona Eaton.
