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Jeffrey Smith Obituary

Jeffrey Roy Smith Apr. 4, 1956 - Dec. 31, 2010 Resident of San Jose
Jeffrey Roy Smith passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 31, 2010. Jeff was loyal, loving and devoted to his family, friends and colleagues. He was a self-made man of many talents and skills who would always readily give his time to help out his family and friends. Jeff was a graduate of Leland High School, Class of 1974; a foreman electrician for Redwood City Electric; and formally, general manager at San Jose Electric. Jeff will be deeply missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Martanique and Chaz Dixson, and granddaughter, Leila, all of Eugene, Oregon; his father and mother, Roy and Inez Smith, of San Jose; his sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Ben Price, of San Jose; his sister, Stephanie Flaharty, of Washington, DC; his brother, Bradley Smith, of San Jose, nieces, nephews and cousins. His brother, the late Gregory Smith, preceded Jeff in passing in 1997. Private memorial services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or charity of your choice.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jan. 16, 2011.

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Jeff Moore

January 11, 2021

Jeff is missed by his friends in Montana!

2010 Elk Hunting Two Dot, Montana

Jeff Moore

January 27, 2011

Jeff and John with their 2008 Elk

Jeff Moore

January 18, 2011

I met Jeff several years ago. Each year he would travel to Missoula Montana in July to play in a golf tournament with his great friend Bill Lawson. Those trips grew into a love of Montana and all it offerings, especially fishing and hunting. Jeff would travel to Montana whenever possible to spend time with Bill and his new friends hunting and fishing. Jeff fished the rivers and lakes of Montana with great sucess. He shot a nice bull elk three years ago and last year joined the hunt group even though he was not fortunate enough to draw a elk tag. He hiked around the mountains with Bill hunting for elk and deer or just searching for shed antlers. He loved spending time in the outdoors and I believe was wanting to retire in Montana. Jeff always pitched in and did more than his share around hunting camp and he enhanced the good time had by all. We will miss his constant smile and great attitude. Rest in peace friend.

2007 - Member Guest Tournament. Bill, Rick, Jeff and Jeff

Elizabeth & Jeff Moore

January 17, 2011

Jeff is sorely missed by all of us who knew and loved him in Missoula, Montana. We were very much looking forward to his plans to move here after his retirement to enjoy his passion for the outdoors. He will be remembered on the golf course at the Member Guest Tournament, in the mountains hunting for that elusive elk, fishing with his buddies, and during lively conversation at Sushi Hana.

We send love and healing wishes to the family of this man we all adored.

Jodi Neila

January 16, 2011

We will miss you so much uncle Jeff...

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