Jessie L. Houser, 66, of Laramie, Wyoming died February 12, 2025.
Mr. Jessie Lewis Houser was born on December 24, 1958 in Detroit, MI. Jessie was the 4th born to the union of Otha Houser and Nora Bell Lanier- Houser. Jessie was educated through the Detroit Public Schools System, where he played football and graduated from Frank Cody High School in 1977. Jessie went on to further his education and his football career at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY. Jessie loved playing football at the University of Wyoming. Jessie decided to transition from his collegiate studies and began working full time at Mountain Cement. He worked there for over 30 years.
Jessie was never married and did not have any children however, he leaves behind a host of friends and family who he loved dearly. Jessie was a big guy with a huge heart. He was kind, patient, compassionate, funny, and everyone’s best friend. Jessie loved to spend time with his friends in Laramie who became family. Jessie loved his siblings and leaves behind sisters Pearline Houser, Cheryl Lash, Katie Lee, and Brenda Houser (preceded in death); brothers Nathan Houser (preceded in death), Ernest Houser, Timothy Lanier, Danny Lanier, Harry Lanier, and Sam Lanier (preceded in death), nieces Norine Houser, Angel Lash, Tanora Lanier, and Kayla Houser; nephews Lee Houser, Darnell Hooper, and Bryant Lee; including great nieces and nephews, Joshua McCarrall, Taylor Houser, Chance Houser, Keyrira Houser, Aleiah Houser, and Torrie Houser. He will forever be remembered by a host of other relatives and friends, including his god children Olyvia and Dawson Roscoe and several devoted friends Robin Vicchy, Walter Goffigan, Julie Brodwell, and Bridgette Ellis.
Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the High Altitude Performance Center at the University of Wyoming.
I never saw Jessie without a big smile on his face. Genuinely a great guy! We had a tradition over the years- anytime I’d see him out, he’d send a shot of crown to me across the room and we would cheers, some what of a tradition from my bar tending days. You will be missed Jessie! -Brooke Rochelle (Arnold)
My love and my dearest confidant. I miss you greatly. Your smile and your love lit up my life and you are profoundly missed.
I served Jess many a beer back in my bartending days. Seemed like you could always count on Jess strolling in on Friday night. “What’s up Boss?” Was his usual saying whenever you ran into him. We always argued back and forth about our terrible teams. His of course the Lions, and mine the Bears. He was a good man, with an incredible demeanor, and will be missed by many.
The House! Always quick to greet you with a, “what’s up Homegirl” and a hug. Yes, he was the best hugger. If I heard Al Green on the jukebox, I knew Jessie was close by. You’re truly a Laramite if you knew him. I am one of the lucky ones that got to know him. We will forever cheer for his Detroit teams and think of him. Cheers to an amazing soul, you will be missed.
Such a tragedy, Jessie and I met in 1980 and became best of friends and part of my family. he had a way about himself , he wsdvery loving, kind, honest, trustworthy, and dependable, to name a fewHe was blessing in my life along with my families and will be forever missed!. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family 🙏🏼😢😇
Good to have known him .
My condolences 💐 Jessie was a positive influence on many people. He was always happy and shared that with people around him. I appreciated the opportunity to have shared some experiences with him. So, my wife and I took Jessie out for a birthday dinner back in the day. We went out to the Old Corral in Centennial. The old corral (1980’s). My wife and I ordered a Sirloin Dream for 2, which was a steak cut about 2” thick and about 12” in diameter. At that time it came with all the sides. The server asked House what he wanted, House responded I’ll have a Dream for 3. That was a great meal and a great friend. Thanks for the good times House! We will miss you! Bud and Gayla Baldwin
We love you Jessie. Reba and Augustus.
Bummer . Sad time. May God bless.
Jessie was a good, sweet, funny, caring man. We shared the love of RnB, Soul, old Rock music and dancing. I will miss him greatly. My condolensces to his family for this tragic loss. I send thoughts of strength and healing for his family to get through this time.
Rest In Peace "Big" Jess. I will always remember your smile, your friendly manner and you and your college buddy "Cakes" hangin out. Your love of football...the Detroit Lions and you would always stop to say Hey to anyone who knew you. Goodbye! Dr Mark Palmer, Laramie