Maria Jamesen was born Flor de Maria Velasquez Carballo May 12, 1942, in Golfito, Costa Rica.The eldest of seven children to Francisco Velasquez and Lia Carballo. She told stories of a happy childhood alongside brothers and sisters she would love throughout this life.

At 16 she met and married the love of her life, Izzy Jamesen and together they set out adventuring for the next 63 years. Maria gave birth to two lucky children, Aurora ( Loli) and Frank. The family immigrated to the United States in 1962. Maria lovingly served her family as wife and mother, her daily examples of patience and love was how she lived her deep faith.

Being an intelligent woman Maria became proficient speaking, reading, and writing her second language, English.  She spent her days writing countless letters, sewing clothing, cooking & creating. Maria  enjoyed drawing, painting  & jewelry making.

Maria lived a productive contented life alongside her husband and family. They chose to do everything together. For four years they volunteered with the Peace Corps, living in, and helping the people of Malaysia. They also lived in Connecticut, Arizona the Dominican Republic as well as Peru. Traveling the world was and unparalleled adventure.

Maria is survived by her enormous posterity of 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Maria left us as she lived, (not wishing to trouble anyone else) with quiet grace and in peace. We look forward to loving, happy reunions in Gods purposeful time.

She was preceded by her father and mother as well as her son Frank.

Leaving behind- Siblings: Daniel Velasquez, Victor Velasquez, Francisco Velasquez, Miriam Velasquez, Rosibel Velasquez  , and Marco Velasquez (Daughter)Aurora(Loli)- (Brad) Johnson (Grandchildren) Aubri Carini (Carlos) – Renzo(Belen), Ethen, Marley, Antonio, Mateo. Jocelyn Gleason (Ryan)- Maren(Logan, Mark & Ellejay), Grace, Elle. Leah Trowbridge (David)- Jake, Stephen, Riley, Cora Tanya McCumber (Stephen)- Leo Cassie Bruening (Cody)- Jace, Kailee, Tyce Natalia Curry (Corbin)- Elayna, Marley, Cooper Cody Johnson, Ameilia Le (Tommy)- Lennox Cade Johnson (Marissa)- Rowan (Wife of Frank- Deceased) Cyndi Jamesen (Grandchildren) Cristalyn Perry (Joshua)- Aiden, Jocelyn, J.D. Joseph Jamesen (Britteny)- Kimberly, J.J., Elizabeth Eric Jamesen, Leslie (Daughter).

Family and friends may attend a visitation on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. located at Walker Funeral Home 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A graveside will then follow at 2:00 p.m. located at the Payson City Cemetery, 805 East 400 North, Payson, Utah.