Greetings from North Carolina.  It was with great sadness that I heard the news of Jeff.  I am sorry his life was cut short.  The fond memories of Jeff was while growing up with him and Vicky. They lived next door to us. We enjoyed neighborhood parties, parades, building homemade tents, playing cowboy and Indians, hide and seek in the neighborhood at night and when we were old enough we would cruise around in Jeff's cars.  His generous and happy personality was contagious.  I am glad and not surprised he continued to share his joy with others.  I will truly miss him.  I pray the family will find peace, strength, courage and perseverance in the Lord.  As Matthew 11:28 states: Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Love from your former neighbor, Karen. 

To put into words the immense love that Jeff exuded is a difficult task.

From his boisterous laugh to booming voice, Jeff was an incredible presence to be around.

He would always greet you with a hug, but anyone who knew him understands that this was not the timid, pat on the back, customary, hello-hug. As a child, I would brace myself for the bear hug squeeze that always awaited me when we visited for Thanksgiving. Later in life, I realized this embrace was an outpouring of the sincere love in his heart, spilling over into a comfort I will forever miss.

When tragedy hit our family a year ago, Jeff dropped everything to be with us. Without skipping a beat, he took on the role of our rock. While we were losing our father, our husband, our source of strength - Jeff was there to both comfort us and reassure us that we could get through this together. Through chaos, grief, and agony, Jeff kept us going. A seemingly impossible feat was made manageable through the sheer kindness he tirelessly shared with us.

The loss of such a cheerful character truly breaks my heart and moving forward in this life without him will not be an easy task.

Uncle Jeff - you were so much more to our family than you ever knew. I will miss you and love you endlessly. I hope to see you in the next life - this time I'll bring the Mickey's.

I was saddened to read of Jeff's passing.Although we have not been in touch for some time, I can't think of my time at AGI without remembering Jeff's laughter and wisecracking.My condolences to his family.

. Joseph A. Shimota

Jeff always had a smile on his face, he was a good guy & would bend over backwards to lend a hand. Jeff took care of his customers (JP Tap Service), I know he took great care of McMurphy's/Aquarius back in the day. 

I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Jay King

I'm sorry to hear about your loss losing a parent is very tough thoughts and prayer to you all

It is said, "It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them."

When we moved to Minnesota almost 15 years ago, one of the hardest things facing us was leaving behind a lifetime of friends and our family.  Forging ahead with a new life for Colette and I along with our twin sons just two years old, those we left behind were both shocked and speculated we wouldn't be gone long as they knew how social we were and how important friends were...especially to me.

I became adopted by way of a poker game, to a group of friends and ultimately there families which made it viable for me to stay and have a much better life than the one I left behind.  Not fully able to replace my family itself but, surely enough to provide us with the friendships that truly sustain us.

From the beginning, I knew Jeff and I would be great friends.  His big smile and sense of humor not to mention his unwavering support and truly caring nature made him a perfect candidate for friendship that completely blossomed after numerous camping, fishing and hunting trips, hours spent sitting in front of a fire or at a poker table, or just simply visiting and playing cribbage and drinking scotch.

He shared his family with me...and I gained extra relationships with those he loved and learning to love them myself as our own bonds grew and we developed our own relationships.

When my brother moved to town and had nowhere to go, Jeff was first to offer taking in him and his "boys" for the "time being" which stretched in to several years and yet another close friendship for Jeff and his family.

You meet very few genuine and generous people in your life of which I hold Jeff as one of those few.

I can hardly imagine how things will be going forward for the rest of us as he leaves an incredible void filled by such a loving and caring man is impossible to ever fill so instead I will resolve to keep him in my heart for as long as I walk this earth, and dearly remember my friend.

Until I see you again Jeff, I hope that all your pull tabs have a red line on them, your scratch offs are winners, your bubba keg is filled with premium single malt and your smile is everlasting.

All my love to you, your family and all of our friends.

Jeff, you were a big part in Scott and I's life and will always have a special place in it, and I know how much you meant to Cheryl. I'll always remember your huge smile, your contagious laugh, and your hunting and fishing stories. Holidays won't be the same without your positive personality and caring ways. Remember, it's not goodbye, it's I'll see you later..and don't forget to keep an eye on Cheryl's pups up there. 

So sorry in the loss of your father.  He thought the world of his two sons.  We will miss his visits at the store.  Will always remember his laughter and smile.  God's Blessings during this very difficult time

Jeff you will be missed you were a wonderful person. A great sense of humor and your jokes, always a kind word said to all of us, molly and brandy my dogs you loved them so much  and the dogs loved you. Thank you for everything.

cheryl, weiby and anna stockdale my mom

Jeff-

May you rest in peace and without pain. Your laughter and smile will carry over us all. Countless times your Dangerfield-like jokes sent ripples of laughter through my body and everyone who heard them. Hunting and fishing was always on your mind, I will always remember the trips to Florida and Michigan you made.

We will cast a line again in the holy waters, rest on Big P.

Jeff I will miss your wonderful personality. You were like another brother to me. Condolences to all. My heart is sad. Cousin Lou Ann

The sun has not even set on the news of the loss of our Friend and my Cousin Jeff.
Again a reminder of the many wonderful people, who touch our lives and with their
unconditional love and support, which mean the world to us and we are suddenly left
only to try and reconcile their loss. Most often, we lose them before we can express our 
true appreciation for their contribution and that there has always been and always will
be, a spot in our hearts for them ! May God Bless and keep you Jeff, in the special place
where you belong.

For those of you who were not lucky enough to have known Jeff, it would only take one
chance meeting with him, to have known that he was about as jolly and good natured as
one could be. Hugh smile with a warm laugh and lots of energy. If you were looking for
a good friend,neighbor or employee, you would pick him.

My sincere condolences to his Family and all who mourn his loss. And please whenever
are casting out a fishing line or shuffling a deck of cards, think of Jeff.........

Dan Nagel