this probably isn't the place for this but here goes. man i miss u soo much. your children r doing well. i know u'd b so proud. happy b'day tomorrow. i love & miss u soooo much!

Words can not describe the depth of my sympathy to all that lost Jeff too soon in this world. God bless you Jeff! May your laughter always be heard and your smile always remembered. Jeff was one of the most upbeat people I have ever met. I enjoyed spending time with him along with my dear friends Teresa and Mitch Hoffmann. When ever you were down..there was Jeff picking us back up. I will truly miss him and his kindness and hold him dear to my heart forever. May all of our memories out weigh the pain. Wish I could be there today to help celebrate Jeff's life with all of you but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, Carey Ross

to all who have come and shared their loving thoughts and prayers and beautiful stories of our beloved Jeff our family is thankful. It really helps in getting thru this difficult time. He was truly a beautiful unique person with so much compassion, love and humor. On the rare occasion that he was angry it maybe lasted 5 minutes and he let it go. What an amazing spirit he had. In remembrance of jeff and the person he was and what he stood for I ask you all to never forget him. In his honor please pass on what he gave to you. A smile, a big hug, compassion, the gift of laughter, volunteer, enjoy each day like it could be your last. to all were a part of Jeffs life I thank you!

Our deepest sympathies to Jeff's entire family. My husband and I worked for Jeff at Dekko, in fact, that's how we met. Jeff was really good at sweet talking us into working weekends, often buying me Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to encourage me to say yes. : ) Being two of the very few there on Saturday and Sunday, we started talking, then dating, and last month we celebrated our 11th anniversary, thanks to Jeff. Jeff was a wonderful boss who hired me just two months past my 18th birthday and gave me the reference that got me my first apartment. I can honestly say that Jeff's influence and encouragement fundamentally impacted my life and continues to do so to this day. Hearing of his passing has caused deep sorrow for both my husband and myself. He was a truly unique soul whose strength and humor will be missed. He was a leader and a friend.

The mass yesterday was very nice. listening to father larry talk about how close jeff was to the lord was very touching. this was the first peace I have felt in two weeks. I am really going to miss him but I know he is in wonderful place now. It is also great to see his life live on through his children. I really enjoyed getting to know the family and love you all.