| Age | 41 years |
| Date of Birth | 3/1965 |
| Date of Death | 11/2006 |
| Visitors | 403 since 18/04/2007 |
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Jeff was born on March 28, 1965 in Wisconsin and passed away on November 4, 2006 at the age of 41 in Wisconsin, to suicide. He leaves behind our Mom and step-dad (Judy and Steve), myself and my hubby (Tammy and Louie), 2 nephews (my 2 sons ~ Mike and Adam), a niece (Ashley), several aunts and uncles and numerous friends. Jeff and my other brother Dan owned and operated their own business for 10 years and were best friends. Dan passed away on September 19, 2006 also to suicide. I have also created a seperate memorial site for Dan.
My tribute to Jeff:
Jeff was born when I was only 1-1/2 years old so I don't remember much about his birth, with me still being so young. But one thing I do know is that I loved him so much through the years. We were always a close family. Jeff fought some demons through out life. After our Dad's death in 1985 (at the age of 45) due to lung cancer, Jeff turned to alcohol and drugs. Finally, in 2004, Jeff sought help for these things and also excepted God into his life. He was doing wonderfully, with being clean and sober for almost 2 years. Then came the day that our brother Dan passed away and he again started drinking heavily and reached that 'black hole' and this time, he just couldn't find his way out. He missed Dan so much. In spite of our family trying to cope and help each other and also attending grief counseling, Jeff just couldn't hold on anymore and decided he, too had to leave in order to stop the severe depression and his wanting to be with Dan again, for eternity. I will miss and love him forever. I love you, bro. ~ Your sis ~
What an extraordinery sad story and what a waste of two lovely young men, Depression is such an awful illness!!
I sincerely hope with all my heart that both brothers are together now and resting in eternal peace! I am sending my kindest regards to the family they have left behind!!
Julia XX UK
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
oh, so happy and so bright!
there is perfect joy and beauty
in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
trod the valley of the shade?
oh! but Jesus' love illuminated
every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
in that way so hard to tread;
and with Jesus' arm to lean on,
could I have one doubt to dread?
Then you must grieve so sorely,
for I love you dearly still;
try to look beyond earth's shadows,
pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
so you must not idly stand;
do it now, while life remains-
you shall rest in Jesus' Land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
oh! the rapture of that meeting,
oh! the joy to see you come!
Unknown
THE SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me Serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
and Wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time,
accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.
Amen
Jesus said,
My sheep hear My voice, I know them, they follow Me. I give them eternal life, they shall never perish, neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. John 10:26-28
Tammy this verse comforts me so much, I hope it will you and your family too. xoxo
so sorry for your loss your brothers are together now i'm sure your brothers are watching over you. tammy take care& your family diane xx
sorry...
Tammy, im so sorry, i didn't realise you have lost two brothers, in such a short space of time too, i cant imagine what you & you family, especially your poor mother must be going through. Jeff if in peace now, especially now he's back with Dan and other loved ones, i hope the days get easier for you. may god bless Jeff & Dan. God bless you Tammy and your family. xx
A comforting poem
When I've come to the end of my journey
And I've traveled my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember some good I have done.
Forget I ever had heartaches,
And remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell along my way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to greive for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day,
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of the evening,
When the sun paints the sky in the west.
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.
author unknown
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