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Jeffrey James Gross

Jeffrey Gross Obituary

Gross, Jeffrey James
went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2010, while skiing with his family and friends in Flagstaff, Arizona at the age of 47. Jeff was born to Gary and Edna Gross in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 15, 1962. He moved with his family to the Valley of the Sun in 1968 and attended Shadow Mountain High School. Jeff started his aviation career as a ramp agent with America West Airlines in 1983, advancing to become a captain for U.S. Airways. He was very active in his church, Scottsdale Bible, as well as his son's Boy Scout Troop and daughter's swim events (also for Shadow Mountain). Jeff is survived by his wife, Renee, daughter, Skylar, son, Trevor, his parents, Gary and Edna Gross, and sister, Juli Prue. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him but will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and servant of Christ. Family, friends, and co-workers will never forget his upbeat and loving spirit, willingness to help others, and diverse range of talents; his was a short life well-lived. Services will be held at Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., 85260, on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 2 P.M.. Please plan on arriving early, as the service will start with a Missing Wingman's Formation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Jeffrey Gross Donation Account at Arizona Federal, 12401 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 85022. All donations will be put towards his children's education.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Gross

35 Entries

January 23, 2010

Dear Gross Family,
My prayers are with you during this time of loss. Cast all of your cares at the Saviors feet, give your burdens you bear to Him. What a glorious day when you can be reunited with Jeff in heaven.
-Capt. R.A. Berryhill

Susan Mueller

January 18, 2010

Renee, Skylar, and Trevor,
We lift you up in our daily prayers and hope that God's love will comfort you during this difficult time. We remember Jeff with a warm smile upon his face and know that his time here was pleasing to our God. Peace be with you all.
Love,
Doug, Susan, Lauren and Scott Mueller

Ken Hawes

January 15, 2010

Renee and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of working with Jeff for so many years. I will never forget his smile, his sense of humor and his laugh. We worked through some extremely challenging times back in the early days of the ramp at AWA, and Jeff helped to make it a fun place to be despite the challenges.

My prayers are with Jeff and you, his family. He will truly be missed...

God bless you all!

January 14, 2010

Rene...Jeff's Christian witness and love for the Lord was evident to both of us in the short time we were together during our SBC activities. In his Tanzania stories it was clear his love and concern for you and the kids. We will surely miss him and want you to know that we stand with you as brothers and sisters in Christ in lifting you, Skylar and Trevor up in prayer. We know that God will wrap His arms around you and that you will be able to find peace under His wings. Jeff is now "flying" as a Captain to Christ and setting new altitude records I'm sure. Jeff's love for Christ was evident and his ability to make others feel welcome and comfortable was an incredible gift! God's peace and love surround you in this difficult time.
Tim & Ann Owens

Diane Flaaen

January 14, 2010

Renee - Peder and I were so very, very sorry to hear about Jeff's sudden passing. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. I just always remember Jeff's smile and how instrumental he was for Peder in their accountability group. I know that you have a long road ahead of you, but may the assurance that Jeff is most certainly with his Lord provide you comfort and strength.

Kim Woodward

January 14, 2010

Renee and family,
Our hearts ache for you at this sad time. I pray that God will keep you safe in his arms and his love will guide you during this time of sorrow. Jeff was a great guy and father! It seems like just yesterday we were all together. You and your family are in our prayers.

Kim, Scott, Faith and Woody

January 14, 2010

Rene,
Although I only know you as one of my WILD sisters, from speaking to you it was clear the love your family had for one another. I pray that as you begin to move through this unexpected season of grief, that God will feel bigger to you than ever and that you will be able to rest under His wing of grace and peace.
Your WILD sister,
Cheryl McDaniel

Ron and Chris (Holland) Dethloff

January 13, 2010

Renee and family,
We fondly remember hanging out with Jeff during the early years at AWA. It is so nice to see that he achieved his dreams through the years. We are just stunned and saddened over the news. Please know that our hearts and prayers will be with you at this time.

Artis Roque

January 13, 2010

Dear Rene,
I remember when you & Jeff moved to southern California in the 1980's
and became very special friends to me and have always held a special place in my heart. My deepest condolences to you,Sklyar,Trevor and family. Jeff was a great person and I am a lucky person to have known him.
My mother Bertha wanted me to give you her deepest sympathy.

Artis & Tom

Yolanda Martinez

January 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May you find comfort and strength in the Lord.

Franklin Marino

January 13, 2010

I had the honor and privledge of working with Jeff over the course of the past two and a half years as an adult leader with Boy Scout Troop 30. Jeff was a good man and he will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched in the all too short time he was with us. May God bless and comfort all the members of the Gross family, Jeff's co-workers, friends, and fellow troop members during this difficult time.

January 13, 2010

Renee, Skylar and Trevor,

I only knew Jeff a little while, but he reflected Christ in the way he could make you feel comfortable and his smile lit up the room. May our Lord give you sweet thoughts to comfort you at this time.

Doug Howitt- former Ramp Agent United Airlines and Ashley & Lib's dad.

Shawn and Lori Bomgren

January 13, 2010

From the time Shawn worked on the ramp with Jeff, to all the times I got to fly with him; we were truly blessed to have known this man! Our prayers are with family, friends and all loved ones. He will be missed! Shawn and Lori Blomgren

Earl Norcutt

January 13, 2010

As a father, my condolences to you and your children. I barely knew Jeff but he was so easy to like. And yes...he was always smiling. I appreciate all his common sense hard work here at AWA. As I constantly here his name mentioned here at work...you can know that he is terribly missed by many. He made his mark...
Capt Earl Norcutt AWA

January 13, 2010

so sorry for Jeff's family and friends. I knew Jeff way back when he was our paper boy in the 70's. My mom then worked at Greenway Jr high and followed him also working at AWA. Such a wonderful guy, always had a smile and remembered the people that had been placed in his life. RIP Jeff!-Maureen Mazurczyk and her mom Karen.

Tom Otstot

January 13, 2010

Jeff, Rene, Skylar and Trevor lived in our community until a few years ago, and all of us who were neighbors and friends of this wonderful family are devastated by this sad news. The Gross family is still talked about and considered part of our neighborhood, even two years after they moved. Jeff was always there to help anyone who needed his expertise in fixing literally anything that needed repair, or building anything that needed to be built, and our "Tool Man" will be missed greatly and remembered forever fondly. Jeff and his family set a positive and inspirational example for all of us, and his passing once again inspires those who knew him to regard life as precious and to pay attention to the things that are truly important. The consensus among the other guys in the neighborhood is that the Pearly Gates must have needed some serious repair work, and the Good Lord felt compelled to call on Jeff as the only one capable of fixing them. A short life, maybe, but a life well-lived. This was an exemplary man and we are blessed to have had him for the time that we did. His influence will stay with us forever. Our deepest condolences to Rene, Skylar, Trevor, and family.

Jill Grantham

January 13, 2010

Jeff could walk on to the plane and instantly cheer you up with his smile! He always had a big smile and a warm heart, he will be deeply missed here at the old AWA. Thoughts and prayers to Renee and the rest of the family. We will always remember him...

Alli McIntosh

January 13, 2010

We here at the old "America West" have lost a friend and an exemplary Pilot. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who is touched by this loss, but especially his family.

January 13, 2010

Dear Mrs. Gross,I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Timothy King,Captain-Southwest Airlines

Jim Qualls

January 13, 2010

Gross Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I never knew Jeff but ran across an announcement of his passing from the TSA. May God draw near to you and give you His peace during this very difficult time.

Jim Qualls
United Airlines
Flight Officer

January 13, 2010

Renee, I am so very sorry to hear of this sad news. I will miss running into Jeff & hearing the excitement as he talked of you & the kids. What a wonderful man! May precious memories help you through this time of grief. Wendy Woods (Gilbert, AZ)

Laure Mikunda

January 12, 2010

To all of Jeff's family who loved him so dearly,

Jeff touched so many lives and he certainly earned his wings here on earth. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My prayers are with all of you.

Dottie Sidabras

January 12, 2010

I LOVED Jeff! He was full of positive energy and always wore an infectious smile. I always thought how wonderful it was that he worked his way up from being a ramper, all the way up to Captain. What an accomplishment! He was always so confident too. I always knew I was safe when he was in the flight deck. He will be missed so much!

Within all of this, know that love is the one thing that never dies. It is the greatest thing that connects us all. The love you shared together, the love you shared as a family will be with you always....just a heartbeat away.

January 12, 2010

Renee and family - I am deeply saddened to hear of Jeff's passing My son, Jess Alonzi, was at Villa with Skylar and Trevor way back when. Jess lost his dad to cancer 1 1/2 years ago. My heart aches for you. God bless and strengthen you. Coleen Alonzi

Ken and Joyce Weyers

January 12, 2010

Renee, Skyler and Trevor,
There aren't adequate words to express the sorrow we feel for all of you. We are greving with you. May all of the Gross family find comfort through our Lord. Love, and prayers,

Nancy Wren

January 12, 2010

Our family is devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Jeff. We have been fortunate to know him for 22 years. I am thankful we were able to visit with him and the family recently and I will always remember his smiling face and kind spirit. The Gross family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Margie Puglisi

January 12, 2010

Hi Renee and family,
I am so sad about lossing such a wonderful person. I finally caught up with him on a trip out of PHL and we talked about you and your beautiful children. He was so proud and happy. We talked about old times even when you worked at awa and you were dating. Wow what fond memories. My heart is with all of you and if you need anything please just ask. Much love to all Margie Puglisi (Peterson)

Deryl and Brenda Gatewood

January 12, 2010

The sun will warm you on a cold day... a rainbow will appear when you are down... or the butterflies will hover around you on a long walk, and you will know he is there. Jeff lived to make others happy - he won't stop now. He will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy.

Beth Bailey-Hawes

January 12, 2010

Renee and family,
Your America West family is grieving the loss of a beautiful man right along with you. May you be comforted in the knowledge that Jeff's life was held firmly in Christ's hands. I pray today that the Lord continues to comfort and bless your family as you go through this difficult journey.

Jan Tully

January 12, 2010

Jeff Gross was an exemplary person and a role model to Troop 30. He will be missed. My grandson is a better person for having knowing Jeff.
My prayers are that his family and friends will find peace and strength through our Heavenly Father.

January 12, 2010

Healing thought to your family. Jeff was a special person and will be deeply missed.
Debbie and Tom Pennell

Daren Abbiehl

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all in the Gross Family. May the Lord guide you to the understanding of his need for Jeff at this time.

January 12, 2010

Lifting you up in prayer for Our Lord to hold you in the palm of His Hand each and every day. In and because of Christ, Melaney, Annette & Thom Niemiec

Lisa Luczu

January 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rhonda Bond-Bushwty

January 12, 2010

I became a flight attendant Jan 1984, and have worked with Jeff. Only through the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ can we find the comfort needed for a time as this.
May God bless the family,
Rhonda Bond-Bushwty

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