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Jeff Spencer Obituary

Jeff Spencer, Santa Cruz naviate and standout surfer, died Sunday, June 10, 2012.

Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jun. 14, 2012.

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Spentos going Mentos. Such a classic bro and SO dearly missed. We travelled the world and he went hard day and night. I left SC early and when I would visit he would greet me with "Oh (ffssssst (flat tire sound)) Tland East of Java" Or "Sorry- You're hot I'm not". Or some kind of Least side comment. It was his way of letting you know he liked you. By heckling. One in a million there will never be another Spenny. Blessed love and respect.

Tony Roberts

February 5, 2018

spenny, just found out of your passing, AS i write this brings tears to my eyes. you and Ruff were like little Brothers to me and we shared so much of lives lessons together! My familys prayers go out to your loved ones left on earth. RIP brother and we will meet again some day.

david saccullo

January 1, 2015

Hi Spenny thanks for the good times. You were a kind soul. Thanks to you I had the best surfboard of my life from JT>
Peace.
Karina

Karina Salenger

December 30, 2013

One of the best surfers back in the day.

Angel Ortiz

December 21, 2012

Spencer, I always looked up to you at S>town ave. You ripped that place,and the Lane. You, Ruffo,V>C. I always looked up too, and a great fun person out of the water, Condolence to all your family, see you on the westside of heaven..Sincerely Ian Buchanan, Aloha my friend....

November 29, 2012

Only knew Spenny a short time, he was good people and a great surfer. I miss him

essteve

August 31, 2012

hey cuz i flew down as soon as i knew had breakfast at dennys with anyone who remembered you, see you, todd mt, hood oregon,

todd brewster

July 31, 2012

Jenn

June 19, 2012

Condolences to the Spenny family and friends. Jeff's spirit resides forever at the Lane.

Peck Comstock

June 18, 2012

JEFF MAY YOU REST IN PEACE . MAY YOU AND YOUR MEMORIES AND TALENT THAT YOU WORKED SO HARD
FOR , TO ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED ..MAHALO JEFF REST IN
PEACE..

MATT DEVASURE

June 17, 2012

rip spencer

henrique leite

June 17, 2012

We grew up together and I remember talking and convincing your grandmother into buying you a new 1975 Honda XR75. I can positively remember the good times we had together riding our bikes in Lighthouse Field. Precious memories I will never forget. Rest in Peace, Jeff.

Very Respectfully

John R. Hodge aka Hodgiemoto.

John Hodge

June 16, 2012

mahalo to your famaly

Fábio Di Leone Nalu Surfboards

June 16, 2012

RIP Jeff, you will be missed forever..I loved you very much, you were one of my best friends for life. Sorry Melissa, Wes, Maya for you lost. Jeff never to be forgotten and I know you & Punkylou are my guardian angels and will always be looking down on me.

Jennifer Howard

June 16, 2012

beautiful eyes, big heart, deep voice, tan skin, strong arms, broad back, regular, goofy, droplets of ocean glimmering in the sun, smiling, powerful presence in the water, powerful presence in my life, good cook, a gardener, craftsman, carpenter, re-building an old house, a roof over our heads, sharing, caring, thoughtful, proud of maya and wesley, always love them. always love him.

melis

June 16, 2012

RIP Spencer

Pedro Araújo

June 16, 2012

Jeff never will forget you, big mahalo to your famaly

miguel peixe

June 15, 2012

we will miss you spinny

June 15, 2012

My condolences. Aloha


Pedro E. from Portugal

June 15, 2012

Am glad we got some waves together back when....RIP

Mike Stevens

June 15, 2012

Jeff i'll never forget the days with you ,me and ruffo you were a surfing icon.god bless Tony

tony davis

June 15, 2012

Sending love to his wife and children. Jeff was always had a good heart. So sorry to hear of his passing....

Jennifer Poth

June 15, 2012

Big Up Jeff. An inspiration. Even in these times I know of very few switch foot surfers.

Lance-O
Kulchashok.com

lance o

June 15, 2012

Respect always.

B.L.

June 14, 2012

May you find the freedom of mind , heart and soul and ride that wave forever more!

marc supancich

June 14, 2012

We'll miss you Spenny RIP

Carlos Bumps

June 14, 2012

May you always be remembered for your surfing legacy....and more important, the exceptional young man that was a friend to so many. I pray your children will always know how much you loved them. I know you are safe in God's hands and at peace.

Bonnie

June 14, 2012

Will miss you Jeff all the rest of my life.. You were a kind man with a good heart.. Thank God he sent me to you on Sunday.. I was able to say I love you.. The lord is good.. Go to the light my dear friend. Love Diane Corcoran

diane corcoran

June 14, 2012

God Bless You Jeff R.I.P.

Alicia

June 14, 2012

R.I.P jeff, there will always be memories of you in my life... from the time we were about 5 or 6 years old. we started surfing together so young...disneyland...skateboards...motorcycles...thanks for all the surfing memories...you will be missed....chuck posey 147 national st

June 14, 2012

Rest in peace spenny, you were always hard on people but a worthy soul who is finally free of this life. May Melissa and your children remember you fondly. thanks for letting me and Tony dema and T-Ray live at 209 national st. Great times all around! blessings upon you brother

Co Jennings

June 14, 2012

spencer ihad a great time with you surfing and parting. your friend Laughing Boy

June 14, 2012

So Young So Sad! Rest in peace

dee

June 14, 2012

Melissa,

So sorry to learn of this tragedy. Hope you and your kids are doing well.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Braslau

Rebecca Braslau

June 14, 2012

Peace to you Jeff, with much love to Melissa and your beautiful children Wes and Maya.

Steve + Eila Latif

June 14, 2012

I was introduced to Spenc through my friend Rains. The few times I hung out with him he was very kind to me. I remember him as a friendly and outgoing individual. My prayers go out to his family...especially his children. Spenc is riding the eternal wave now with my uncle Arthur Deans. Rest in peace <3

Jess

June 14, 2012

I remember so many good days surfing with my friends on the west side. In the first years of my surfing life Spencer was a stand out and someone all the boys looked up to, he was also a good guy. W/S4EVER RIP Jeff your struggle is finished

stacey schaedler

June 14, 2012

Jeff was a man that has many friends.
He had a grateful generous heart.
In the time I knew him he was always trying to do the right thing regardless of his circumstances. His friends came to his aid when he needed them. I hope the things that were shared permeated into his heart and he is now in the presense of the Lord.

Janean L.

June 14, 2012

A true friend and great surf buddy! Will miss his zany and quite funny comments!
A true talented surfer that had an uncanny ability to put himself in great positions on a wave. I guess you can say: "Raw talent"!

Matt Micuda

June 14, 2012

R.I.P Jeff. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Geene

June 14, 2012

Jackie Parish

June 14, 2012

SANTA CRUZ HISTORY FOREVER

TERRANCE PALMER

June 14, 2012

Every single time Jeff and I would cross paths it brought a smile to my face. Jeff's sweeping regular foot cutbacks were a signature move and I knew it was him the instant he'd lay one down. Love you Jeff...rest in piece my friend.

Phil Worthen

June 14, 2012

Sorry to see you go so fast, time goes by like a flash. It seems like last week we hiked into ano for a surf, or laughed at the lane before a surf. That was over 10 years ago and it seems like yesterday. Smooth sailing on the other side my friend.

Wayne Kelly

June 14, 2012

Jeff took me into the fold and was always super gracious towards me. We met in Java and from there on we were tight when bouncing around Santa Cruz. I feel that I knew him. That is an honor as far as Im concerned...He will always be remembered! RIP Jeff!

Brent Laucher

June 14, 2012

Jeff so many good memories I will always remember your style in and out of the water the world is a lesser place without you. It's not how you passed that matters it's how you lived and made a difference in many of our lives
Miss you Bro

Scott Johnson

June 14, 2012

Ayyyyy Spencer! You will be missed... But your talents and warm heart live on in your children Thank you, Melissa for protecting Maya & Wes, I know it was hard, but you done real good, my friend. Let me know if you need anything...Sending tons of love your way xxxooo

Jennifer Ostrowski

June 14, 2012

rip jeff spinny spencer you will be missed by many of friends and family one in the same we have had a friend leave us to soon you will not be forgotten

dave scribner

June 14, 2012

RIP. Let the water be warm, the wind offshore and the waves hollow.

Joe Kienholz

June 13, 2012

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