Darcie Anne Jester

Darcie Anne Jester passed away on October 28 th in Brooklyn, New York. Darcie was born in Richardson, Texas on September 19, 1982. She was raised in Moorestown, NJ where she graduated from Moorestown High School in 2001. She continued her education at the University of Delaware, graduating in 2005 with a BA in Psychology. During high school and college, Darcie ran track and field, captaining the high school varsity team her senior year and specializing in hurdles on the college club team. Upon college graduation Darcie followed her interest in nutrition, joining Nutrisystem of Fort Washington, PA., where she managed teams of nutrition counselors and sales reps. She later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she worked as an administrator and office manager for Dr. Robert Feldman for over ten years. Dr. Feldman was a dedicated family physician in the Crown Heights area. Darcie loved working with the families he served. During the corona virus pandemic, she was among the healthcare workers who diligently worked to support the doctor, his family and a community that was deeply impacted. Darcie had a passion for all aspects of health care and nutrition, which she leaned upon as she faced her life challenges of spinal injury, chronic pain, and type II Diabetes. Those who know her can only admire her fierce independence and courage along with her joyful love of family, friends and community. Darcie is the beloved daughter of Dean H. Jester (Patti) of Moorestown, NJ, and Candace K. Jester of Sarasota, FL. She is the cherished sister of Dr. Adam F. Jester (Alexandra), Brad M. Jester, and Michael D. Jester (Cheryl) , and adored Aunt of Theodore, Harrison, Arabella, and Brooks. She is the loving granddaughter of Ellen Jaeger Gillin and the late Jim Gillin, also the late W. Franklin and Anne Z. Jester. A celebration of her life will be on held Wednesday, November 22, at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown, NJ, 101 Bridgeboro Rd. Moorestown, NJ 08057. Interment will be private. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to: A Jewish Children's Museum in the community where Darcie lived. https://www.jcm.museum/give/ or The American Diabetes Foundation, https://diabetes.org/ways-to-contribute

Darcie Anne Jester

October 28, 2023