Ploense, Jesse Robert 22 passed away on December 3, 2009 in Mesa. He lived his entire life in the valley and graduated from Westwood High School in 2006. Jesse is survived by his mother: Karen (John) Warner and Father: Bart (Mary) Ploense; 2 brothers: Aaron & Cody; 1 sister: Laci; 3 uncles; 2 aunts; 7 cousins and many many friends. Visitation will be held from 6:00 # 9:00 PM on Thursday, December 10th and Funeral Services at 1:00 PM Friday, December 11th at A Wise Choice Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pit Bull Rescue Central, P.O. Box 335, Fulton, Missouri 65251 http://www.pbrc.net/ Published in The Arizona Republic on December 10, 2009