Desiree P

De Cruise

Obituary

The Life, The Love, The Legacy of

Desiree P. De Cruise

December 27th, 1947 ~ October 5th, 2018

D esiree Patricia DeCruise (Jackson) was born on December 27th, 1947 to Ferdinand (Bertram) Jackson and Celestine Jackson in Supply Mahaica, Guyana S.A. Where she made some of her greatest memories as a child and young adult. She was the oldest of eleven siblings and she took pride in being the eldest sibling.

She completed primary and secondary school in Guyana, and she was always eager for knowledge and learning. She loved her country dearly but always had her mind set on bigger things.

In 1973, in her early twenties she migrated to the United States of America where she saw nothing but opportunity in front of her. She made her way up the ladder of success starting with small jobs and eventually climbing her way to a professional.  She graduated Nursing school in 1975, where she earned her LPN as a licensed practical nurse. She worked as an LPN for eight years and then went on to earn her RN as a registered nurse which she held onto until her demise. She was a nurse for over forty years and served with the utmost dedication to service.

She was married to George DeCruise Sr.  in September of 1976 and with this union she had three beautiful children, George Jr., Keshan Damian DeCruise, and Khalilah Desiree DeCruise. She loved her children dearly and made sure the world knew just that. She worked hard and provided for her kids with a life beyond measure. She made sure that she instilled faith, the importance of education and the power of love and family within them. With her guidance, support and love, her three children are all college educated with successful careers of their own. The eldest a marketing/technology professional and the middle and youngest children are nurses, following in the footsteps of their mom.

In addition to her biological children, Desiree was the like a mother to her siblings, nieces, nephews as well as the neighborhood kids. Her door was always open, and her heart was big enough to extend love to so many.

Desiree retired in 2015 after forty plus years serving as a dedicated nurse where she received many accolades and awards recognizing her for her tireless commitment to the nursing community.

She took her last breath and returned to heaven on October 5th, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories her children George (Elise) DeCruise Jr., Keshan DeCruise, Khalilah Desiree DeCruise and her surrogate Daughter Samantha DeCruise. Grandchildren Khalilah DeCruise, Keshana Decruise, Kazi DeCruise, Esile DeCruise, and Malia DeCruise. Siblings Bertram Jackson, Calvin Jackson, Laurice Jackson, Zandrine and Helel Magloire Sr., Karen and Desmond Sheppard, Anthony and Letecia Jackson. Nieces and Newphews, Kyle, Tomiko, Dwight, Monique, Dayne, Nyesha , Crystal, David Jr, Darren, Tracia, Shawn, Dailon and Ian Jackson.  Leah, Perine, and Heather Hampton. Helel Jr., Roseanne, and Jelani Magloire. Thaliah and Tennille Sheppard. Merza and Hassan Ali. Eron Morrison and Destiny Burton. Cousins the Jacksons, Hawker, Pitt, Aulves, Argyle, Kingston, Williams, Peters, Chester, Powell, Mayers, Richmond, Frank, and Cooper Families. Along with an abundance of cousins, relatives and friends.

She was met at heaven's door by her loving parents Ferdinand and Celestine Jackson. Her loving sisters Yvette Jackson and Lynn Jackson. Her loving Brothers David Jackson Sr. and Errol Jackson and her Nephew Kevin Jackson.