Jesse Andrew Gabor, of Traverse City, was called to Heaven on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on July 18, 1980, to Mark and Beverly Gabor. He was raised in Traverse City, graduating from Traverse City Central High School.
After graduating and completing his first couple of years of college locally, his amazing sense of adventure grew way too big for his hometown. He then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was able to enjoy the mountains and grow more in his genuine explorative and risk-taking spirit.
He studied marketing, economics, and business at the University of Utah, graduating in 2004. Jesse chose a career in sales where he excelled by earning many promotions, awards, and trips and just had a genuine gift as a salesman. He was one of those people that didn't just try and sell something, he closed the deal.
Jesse had a special zest for life. Anyone who met him loved him. He had a huge heart and even bigger sense of humor. He loved to laugh, and his laughter was contagious. He had an amazing ability to really see people and was always the peacemaker. His heart was special. He loved big and he was a true friend to so many.
Jesse was avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, golfing, sailing, and traveling. In 2020, he moved back to Traverse City to be near his parents, sister and brother-in-law, and two nephews and his extended family.
Jesse is survived by: his parents, Mark and Beverly Gabor of Traverse City; his sister, Deane, her husband, Angel and two children Ezekiel and Zayne Vallejo of Cadillac; Uncles, Charles (Robin) Gabor of Traverse City, John (April) Cowan of Clarkston; and great uncle, Terry (Marilyn) Thomas of New Boston. Also surviving are; Cousins, Nicholas Cowan of St. Petersburg, FL, Nathan Cowan of Clarkston, Jason Cowan of Portland, OR, and Jeremy Howard.
A celebration of life will be held for Jesse on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 am at Kensington Church in Traverse City, 6880 Secor Rd, Traverse City MI. The family will gather at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Sunshine Gospel Ministries, 500 E. 61
st
St. Chicago, IL. 60637.
He will truly be missed.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
