Jessica McLerran

Jessica Ruth McLerran, 40, suffered a major brain bleed and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Jessica was born on Dec. 24, 1982, to parents Ron and Debbie Kerkes. She grew up in Cheney, Washington with her three sisters Jana, Amy, and Mandy who were her best friends. She attended schools there and she graduated high school with honors in 2001 alongside her sweetheart Ethan McLerran. The two were married a year later in the Spokane Washington Temple on July 13, 2002. Jessica was a lifelong faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The couple’s first three children Evelyn, Brittany and Madison were born while Jessica was attending Eastern Washington University, where she graduated with honors. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in speech disorders, Jessica took a break from her education to focus on her children and her dream of having a large family. Ethan Jr., Alexis and Xander were born during this time.