Carol Arsenault Jessen went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017, after an eight-month battle with cancer. Born to Patrick and Remegia Arsenault of Ishpeming, Michigan, on July 23, 1951. Carol graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1969 and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Northern Michigan University in 1976. On May 31, 1981, she married Douglas Jessen and loved him dearly for thirty-six years. In 1983 and 1985 God blessed her with two sons: Sorn and Joel. Carol loved all God’s people and she especially enjoyed working with children. Throughout the years Carol taught Head Start, Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade. She also worked with special-needs children and as a substitute teacher. The communities of Busby, Lame Deer, Crow Agency, and Hardin mourn her loss. Carol will be remembered for her faith in Christ, which sustained her throughout her life. Her tender heart loved much, prayed always, and often interceded for others. Carol’s parents Patrick and Remegia Arsenault preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Douglas; sons Sorn and Joel (Rebecca); three grandchildren: Maia, Luke, and Ben; siblings Patricia (Paul) Polkinghorne and Paul (Robyn) Arsenault.
Carol Jessen, age 65, of Busby
July 23, 1951 – January 22, 2017
Renecia Youngbull & family says
Carol was always there for my husband, kids, and myself. She gave us encouragement when we were going through our trials. She always told me to pray and trust God. We will all miss her very much. Prayers for Doug and family. Rest in paradise Carol. Love, Renecia Youngbull and family.
Bonnie W. Bigback says
Dear Doug and Family and Friends; My deepest condolences to each of you. We have lost a dear, gentle lady whose devotion to Christ has been a model for all Christian peoples everywhere. While we feel the sting of death so frequently here on this reservation, we know she is no longer in pain and it is an assured thing that she rejoices in her new heavenly home. All of us who call her friend will miss her fellowship here on Earth, but we only sorrow for our own loss. Let us look up and rejoice for her.
Pam Kania says
Please accept my condolences, Doug and to all who she touched – family, friends, and church and probably more that I do not know. I know I sure enjoyed being with her at the ministerial mtgs. She is now with her Savior – the living source of happiness and many others who have gone before her.
Sincerely, Pam Kania
Marilyn Mader and crew says
Doug and family,
I am so sorry to hear of earth’s loss. I enjoyed working with Carol and her dedication to the Lord’s work will be sorely missed. However, she is pain free and we know she is walking on streets of gold….she has not lost, but won…and it is us who have lost. My prayers are with you as you grieve. We will see her again someday!
Laura Gomez says
Carol Was An AWESOME Lady, I Remember She Would Help Me With My Math And Any Type Of Situation I Was In She Was There. Especially As A Very Young Child She Was There.. Her Son’s, And Husband Have Been Can’t To Me As I Grew Up!! I’m Going To Miss This Lady So Much.. My Heart Breaks Because I Will NEVER Get To Tell Her I LOVE YOU ;'( I Love You Auntie Carol..
Laura Gomez says
Have Been Family To Me As I****
Laveta Old Bear says
Prayers to Doug and Family
I remember all the prayer meetings and visiting with carol and I will truly miss her – but she has finished her race she is in the presence of our Lord – may she fly high with the angels
we shall meet again in paradise….
The Burnette Family says
We are so blessed to have met Carol on this journey, and to have worked under her. She had such a passion for Christ and to share His love with all who came in contact with her, such an aroma of Jesus. She was full of kindness and always quick to serve and pray for you if you needed it. I feel she was not just our Pastors wife, she is and always will be part of our family. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be surely missed, but it is comforting knowing that she is with the Father and that she is whole and no longer in pain or discomfort. I know she is dancing in the throne room before the Lord. I Love you Carol, we are very appreciative for all that you have done. You’ve blessed each of us deeply. Continued prayers for Doug and family. We love you guys. <3. Need anything you know where to find us.
Karl Hossner says
Sorry to hear of Carol passing. I used to work with her at Lame Deer Schools and always thought she was really a nice kind teacher to the students and staff.
Charlotte Moore and Babies says
Love and miss you dearly Carol. You’ve always encouraged, loved, cared and seen the good in myself and the babies. I’ll miss your calls you always gave as I was Headstart Chairman. The prayers you and Doug continued to give throughout my relationships and moving forward with my life, you have blessed my life and will be forever treasured. You’re a Heaven sent angel here on earth to help bless, encourage and love all those you came in contact with. Heaven is blessed and extremely happy you’ve returned home. Babies and I will continue to carry you in our hearts and will pray for your family’s healing in losing their momma angel. I’ll love you always Carol. Rest in Peace. Babies missing you too. :'(
Wilburta Bigback says
The boys and I were saddened to hear of Carol’s passing! I am thankful for the time Carol and I visited on my trip home to Busby for Christmas. We drank hot tea and caught up on with each other’s lives. Carol always encouraged me and always Prayed with me. Thank you Carol for passing no judgements over me. You were always there for me! Sending our Prayers and Condolences from Oregon.
Pat Harvala says
I have known Carol for over 50 years. She was always a gentle soul. I have many memories of her. We may have lived many miles apart but whenever she came home to Ishpeming we would always get together. We would pick up where we left off and it seemed like she never left. Wonderful faithful lady. She will be missed by all but never forgotten. Love to you my dear friend I will miss you. May you rest in the arms of our Lord. Deepest Sympathy to you Doug, Sorn, Joel and families and and all her friends. God Bless you all.
Wilburta Bigback says
You will be missed!
Lesley Birdinground n Family says
Condolences to Doug n Family,
Carol is such an amazing servant for the Lord ! She was always so Happy n eager to share the word of God with any who would listen n her yeti monies were to no end.
Peace n comfort to all who knew her n were blessed by her thoughtful hugs n words of encouragement. ..Carol I will miss your humorous greetings each n everytime we run into each other…so when I see you some sweet day…I will say…shodahchi!…love u Carol.
Emma Harris says
First meet Carol when she was my nephews teacher. He struggled in school and I spent time in his classroom with the two of us doing what we could to help him. I will always be greatful to Carol and honored to have meet her, she will be missed for sure. Prayers for Doug and the family.
Pattee bement says
Prayers for a beautiful woman she had a heart of gold. Prayers to you Doug. She was a true servant of god.
Susan White Shirt says
Oh how I will miss this God lady she was a jewel, an angel, a teacher, friend, a mother, a prayer warrior and a true women of God. She will deeply missed. I will comtinue to pray for boys as she has prayed for mine. Brother Doug thank you for sharing your beautiful wife with us on the crow reservation. May the spirit of Lord be with you and your boys and your congregation.
Trista Phelan Fog in the Morning says
Such a nice sweet loving lady. Glad to be and know apart of her life. I remember her speaking some crow language words. She will be missed. Prayers to her family and loved ones.
Hope Stewart says
Carol was such a beautiful and kind lady. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers for Doug, their family, the church family, and the community.
Their will be a Glorious Reunion one day!
Love,
Hope Stewart
Joseph and Rachelle Wetherington says
Dear Doug and boys, We send you our condolences and are sorry for your loss. May the memories you made with Carol and your faith in God bring you all closer together. I pray God’s perfect peace over your hearts and comfort from the Holy Spirit during this difficult time.
I am forever grateful for Carol’s time she invested in my momma, up until the time my mother passed she would always say, “Let’s pray,” just as Carol had. This mantle of prayer has and will continue on through my own children. Thank you!
Joel Cornelius says
Carol was such a kind soul with a big smile. She was always willing to sit and talk about God or her Husband and the church and family – all of whom she was so proud of. She will be missed by so many. I am so greatful for he faith and know she is with her Lord now. My heart goes out to her husband Doug, sons and church family. She was a friend
Joel and Sharon Cornelius
Samantha Killsnight and Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the family
Maxine Limberhand says
Doug and Carol have been a Blessing to our family. Condolences to Doug and family may God comfort you at this time knowing she is pain free and safe in our heavenly fathers arms.
Mr. Carslon NCTS Busby MT says
You are of noble character. You have been empowered to serve. You are acceptable and extraordinary. You are infused with a resurrected nature. You hold miraculous power. You are immersed in the newness of life. Liberation and freedom are at your side. Your bringing heaven’s provision to earth. You are alive and well. The kingdom is within you. Advance the kingdom! Be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Doug, you possess the power to advance the kingdom in the hearts and lives of others. You live not a life of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace, and joy of God. Your inward establishemnt effects the life outwardly. Such a great price was paid for us to not only be forgiven and delivered but also to be re-created in the image of Jesus Christ.
You are established in faith. You have the power to walk in holiness. You have the power to bring heaven’s will to earth to meet the needs of humankind. You are of royal priesthood.
Go forward relentlessly and bring heaven to earth -in our own life and in the world of our influence.
“The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord.” Proverbes 20:27
Daniel & Lillian Big Man says
My thoughts and prayers to Doug and Carol’s family during these trying times. I first met Carol when I started working here at Lame Deer Public School back in 2015. It was as if I had always known Carol, she was friendly, open, honest and gentle. She was a big influence on me when my sister passed away, she was right there with the family to comfort and to pray. I will definitely miss her and I know our staff here at Lame Deer School will miss her as well.
Janice (Hill) Stone says
Although Carol was younger than me, I remember her from the “old neighborhood”. A common fence separated part of our back yards. Sympathy to all of the family and prayers for comfort and strength.
Sam,Viv and Kameron Walker says
I and Vivianne and my son Kameron wish to give you our condolences for your loss at this time. Carol was a wonderful blessing to all that met her.Our prayers are with you, and your family.
Becky Beartusk Beltran says
What a sad loss for humanity and such a great gain for heaven. Rest easy with the lord Carol bless and keep you and your family.
Miriam, Jon and Jonathan KHG- Beartusk says
Carol was an “Angel on earth”. Her gentle manners, calm strength and complete devotion to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was admirable! Something to aspire to! Every time we visited, the sweet assurance of God’s anointing was present. She will be missed, but as saints of God we know, that one fine day we’ll all rejoice together in our great Heavenly home! Carol is now holding hands with Jesus and hearing him say, “Well done, thv good and faithful servant”. May God comfort Doug, her sons, families and friends.
Diana Mclean says
Oh Carol, I am going to miss our visits we had when we worked together at Head Start. They were never 5 to 10 minute visits. The visits were
always 15 t 20 minutes. Especially, the long visit we had on the Head Start bus to and from Billings when we rode the bus to eat together at the
end of the year dinner. We visited all the way up and all the way back! You are a true woman of God. Prayers for Doug, your children and your
grandchildren.
Diana McLean
Robert and Geri Malberg says
Carol was such a sweetheart. Every time we would see you all we were blessed. She had such a sweet trust in the Lord and she did love you, Doug, and your boys. We remember them as little guys. We were shocked to hear. We are praying for you. We don’t have a landline. Bob did try to call.
Debbi Dove says
Doug, I am sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Debra Jensen says
Doug I am so sorry for your Loss. Carol was such a Wonderful Loving Lady. She made me feel welcome into your Family when I Married her Brother Paul. We had a lot of Wonderful talks. She is Missed by all that knew and Loved Her. She is at Peace and no longer in pain. She is in God’s Loving Hands. R. I. P. Carol. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you! Always remember the Good Times. She Loved her Family very merch.