Jessica Nicole Westmoreland
October 2, 1991 ~ September 3, 2019
Jessica N. Westmoreland (née Coggins), age 27, of Mentor, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 2, 1991 to David and Dawn Anne (Poludniak) Coggins in Painesville. On December 17, 2016, Jessica married the love-of-her-life, Patrick R. Westmoreland, at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, West Virginia.
A 2010 graduate of Geneva High School, Jessica completed a Bachelor’s Degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wittenberg University in 2014. She then earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University in 2018. She enjoyed crafting, offering friends and family thoughtful and handmade greeting cards, as well as crocheting special and meaningful gifts for her family. Jessica liked the outdoors and hiked often with her dog, “Buckeye”. Most of all, she cherished her friends and family.
Jessica will be dearly missed by her husband, Patrick; her parents, David and Kathleen Coggins; her sister, Vickie (Matt) Maurer; nephews, Emerson and Spencer Maurer; grandfather, Donald Poludniak; mother and father-in law, Michael and Bonnie Westmoreland; brother-in-law, Barry (Amanda) Westmoreland; sister-in-law, Carolyn Westmoreland; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dawn Anne Coggins; maternal grandmother, Jean Poludniak; and paternal grandparents, Edward and Sophia Coggins.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway in Geneva. A mass of the Christian Burial will take place 10 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Assumption Church, 594 W. Main Street in Geneva officiated by Fr. Daniel Finnerty. Burial will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Holly Memorial Gardens in Colerain, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions, in Jessica’s name, to Reds4VEDS, an organization that helps those with vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Donations can be made online: www.reds4veds.org.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My deepest sympathies go out to Patrick and the rest of Jess's family. You are all in my heart and mind. -Kim Zaraspe
In memory of Jessica Nicole Westmoreland, denbev52@yahoo.com lit a candle
I am heartbroken for all Jess’s family and friends. What a beautiful, kind person this world just lost. The kids and I are donating to Reds4veds. Love to all, Nancy, Destiny and Dakota
We can’t even begin to imagine the unbearable sadness that Jessica’s family & friends are now enduring. Dennis & I are sending out positive thoughts and prayers. GOD bless you all now & forever.
Jess was a memorable PharmD student – always smiling and willing to lend a hand. She will be missed by her Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Family. – Jim McAuley
Dave, Kathy, Vickie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss of such an incredible person. We will always remember Jessica for her energetic and bubbly personality that would always bring a smile to the faces of everyone who had the good fortune to be around her. Jessica’s drive to accomplish all that she did in spite of so much adversity is nothing short of amazing. Thank you so much Dave and Kathy for the incredible job you guys did as parents and for letting us have a small part of Jessica’s growth from infancy to such a brilliant person. She will always have a special place in our hearts. God bless you and your family. Steve, Lisa, Bobby, Brian, Stephani and Stevie Jewell
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Dave and Cathy, I am so sorry or your loss. There are no words I can say to ease your pain. I would like to attend the funeral, but I apologize in advance for not being mentally able to attend. Remember Jessica always and do as she would want you to do. Think if the reverse would have happened and you would have died, what you would have wanted her to do. I'm available I you ever want to meet and talk. Your friend, Bob
Cathy & Dave, We are so deeply saddened for your loss of sweet, Jessie. We have such fond memories of watching the girls play tennis at Club Ultimate & all through high school. Jessie was a kind, all around soul. Please know we are thinking of you & your family during this very difficult time. We will never forget Jessies smile. Heaven now has one more angel. Love & prayers, Denise & Carly Holloway
Dave I have many fond memories of being a co-worker of yours, you were always available for comic-relief & had a proven history of a willingness to help a fellow union brother: I even remember the time you tried to make a welder out of me ! I know this is a difficult time but with the support of so many that think so highly you the storm will be weathered !
To all of Jess's family we offer our deepest sympathy. She was like a daughter to us and we will all have such great memories of out times together. She will be greatly missed. Love, Mark, Marla, Eric, Lauren and Jonah
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in all your memories.
I just learned of Jess's passing from the Wittenberg alumni magazine. She was a student in my honors Hitchcock class, and just seeing her name called to mind her bright smile and infectious curiosity and enthusiasm. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing your memory of our daughter with us! She loved her time at Wittenberg! ❤️
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