Jessica Dawn Ponce-Parsons

Jessica Dawn Ponce-Parsons, 41, of Bismarck North Dakota passed away on November 8th, 2024.

She was born July 6th 1983 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Darl Ann Hoecherl and Lawrence Jothathon Ponce.

Jessica graduated from Hunter High School in 2001. During high school she enjoyed learning about travel and tourism. She was also part of the ROTC at Taylorsville High. After high school she enjoyed working in the hospitality industry. Jessica married Ben Parsons in 2009, later divorced. She moved to Dickinson, North Dakota in 2013 to work in the oil industry. After the oil boom fizzled out she worked at a gym before moving to Bismarck, North Dakota where she worked as a caregiver at HIT Inc. Jessica loved her work at HIT Inc, especially when she was able to volunteer with the Special Olympics.

Jessica loved to travel, seeing many places across North America and some overseas including France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Greece. Jessica was a fierce friend who would always cheer on those she loved. Her family adoringly called her “Jessie Bug.” She loved babies and dogs. Her laugh and smile could light up a room, her presence was felt by all around her.

Survived by mother, Darl Sorenson, step-father Thomas Sorenson, step-father Kent Burke; siblings Sarah Ponce, Kelsey Sorenson(Kiefer Burke), Forrest Sorenson; step-sister Bailey Burke; nephew Finn Woodley.

Preceded in death by her Grandparents, father Lawrence Ponce, aunt Jana Hoecherl, uncle Jeffry Hoecherl, cousin Benjamin Hoecherl and friend Eric Gernand.

A celebration of life will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor on Saturday, November 30th from 6-8PM. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.

Interment will be at a later date.