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JEFFREY A. DRESSER

1962 - 2014

JEFFREY A. DRESSER obituary, 1962-2014, Bedford, MA

BORN

1962

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S

Independence, Missouri

JEFFREY DRESSER Obituary

Jeffrey A. Dresser, 52, of Bedford, Mass., passed away September 6, 2014, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. Family and friends may visit 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence. Jeff's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Heartland Church, 400 SW Lake Village Blvd., Blue Springs, MO 64014. A graveside service will follow at New Salem Cemetery, 24 Hwy. and Blue Mills Rd., Independence. He was born to Michael E. Dresser and Pebble Virginia (Evans) Dresser on Aug. 29, 1962 in Independence. Jeff graduated from Fort Osage High School and attended William Jewel College in Liberty, Mo. Jeff developed a love of photography from his grandfather, and was rarely seen without a camera nearby. His fondest childhood memories included summers spent with his grandparents, Link and Pebble Evans at their home in Smithville, Mo. Jeff enjoyed traveling with his family and Hawaii was their favorite destination. Jeff was employed by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co. He had worked for them in Dallas, Texas, and continued with the company after moving to the Boston, Mass., area in 2013. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Michael E. Dresser. He is survived by his soulmate, Melissa Gallagher Penglis of Bedford; son, Michael A. Dresser of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Baylee Dresser of Rumford, Maine; stepson, Gregory Gallagher and wife Casey of Kansas City; stepdaughters, Meaghann Penglis of Bedford, and Amanda Penglis of Parkville, Mo. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Pebble Virginia (Ginny) Dresser of Independence; brother, Steven Dresser and wife Patty of Independence; brother, Michael L. Dresser of Blue Springs; grandchildren, Isabella and Declyn; nieces, Ceci, Sydney and Isabella; nephews, Kyle, Corey and Nate. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373- 3600. Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600

Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 12, 2014.
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Jeff was a gentle giant, a kind man. Thinking of the family. In Christ, Jack Emmite

Rev. Jack Emmite

September 14, 2022

I just found that Jeff had passed away today. We worked together back in 1989 at McDuff Electronics (AKA Video Concepts) at the Independence Center. He was a techno guy and we had lots of fun playing with and selling all of the latest electronic gear back then. He was truly a gentle giant. I'm glad I found him about a year and a half ago on Twitter. We had a good text conversation about the old days. He was a great guy and I'll never forget those days.

Bob Stell

November 6, 2015

The members of New Salem Baptist Church are prayinf for the Dresser family. We extend our heartfelt sympathies, prayers, and encouragements.
God bless,
Pastor Andrews and Memebers

Steve Andrews

September 12, 2014

Melinda and I want to express our deep sympathy for your loss. We have such fond memories of Jeff and the Dresser family. We pray the Lord will comfort each of you and bring to your remembrance those happy and special times. Sincerely in Christ. Jack & Melinda Emmite

September 12, 2014

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12

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

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Heartland Church

400 S.W. Lake Village Blvd., Blue Springs, MO

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New Salem Cemetery

U.S. 24 and Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO

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18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

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