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Jeffrey N. Merrifield Jeffrey N. Merrifield "Jeff" died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 after a four year battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Rd, Stafford, VA 22554.
Jeff graduated from Gar-Field High School in Dale City, VA in 1988 and received a degree in Business Administration from Elon College in Burlington, N.C. in 1992. Jeff worked as a Safety and Security Specialist at Beville Middle School in Dale City, Virginia for 16 years.
Jeff loved the beach and often spent time on Hatteras Island collecting driftwood, pieces of sand fence, and shells that he used to create "Beach Shacks." He created his Beach Shacks and sold them as "Tidal Treasures" at local craft shows and also at "The Old Gray House Gift Shop" in Buxton, N.C. Special things in Jeff's life were helping children and young adults to find the right path in life. Jeff has been an inspiration to many young people whose lives have been changed forever because Jeff was there to guide them. When Jeff was child, one of the things he loved to do was go to Pennsylvania to visit relatives, especially his grandparents. It is comforting to all of us to know that Jeff will now be with his Pap, Anthony Marconi who has been home with God since 1985.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Arnold & Sharon Marconi Crislip, Fredericksburg, Va. and Dennis and Bonny Merrifield, Woolrich, Pa.; his grandmother, Helen Marconi, Lock Haven, Pa.; three sisters, Kimberly Hatcher, Fredericksburg, Va., Amanda Merrifield, Philipsburg, Pa., and Michelle Merrifield, Harrisburg, Pa. Jeff is also survived by four nephews and one niece, Trey, Matthew, Tony, Joe, and Christina Hatcher, Fredericksburg, Va., and four uncles, Phil, Denny, Tom and Steve Marconi, Lock Haven, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jeff may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Mary Washington Hospice. Donate on line to St. Jude's at www.stjude.org - click on the "Donate Now" tab at the top right hand corner. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 800-805-5856. Condolences may be sent to mullinsthompsonstafford.com
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Brooks
November 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I only became aware of this on Monday of this week from one of my students. I worked at Beville with him. He was kind and always willing to help, no matter the situtation. He was also there at Beville when my son attended there. He will be greatly missed. May you suffer no more' God has taken you home to be with him. Rest in peace!
Steve Simons
November 15, 2010
Jeff and I were roommates in college and spent lots of time together of which I have very fond memories. We lost touch after school and I found out through one our other roommates today Jeff had passed away. I was shocked. Jeff was always a caring and sharing person who would do just about anything for anybody. My condolences go out to his family.
October 18, 2010
Sharon and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I had the pleasure of helping to take care of him at VCU. Like Grace, I always think of you all when I go into that back corner room. Jeff was such an amazing guy. He fought with dignity and stubbornness. Your family truly touched my heart. I will never forget Jeff or you all. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in Jeff's fight and for bringing us chocolate to make our days a little sweeter.
Sharon, I am sending you a big hug!
Katie N (Care Partner)
Grace Brayley RN
October 13, 2010
I came into work this evening and found Jeff's name and date on our chalkboard and I just fell apart. I am so sorry for your loss. Jeffrey put up a tremendous fight with resiliency rarely seen. I will forever think of the corner room being his, and smile when we struggle to get the wireless to work. I am so very very sorry Sharon for your loss. My heart weeps for you and Jeffrey. My world is a less hopeful place. I pray that one day, in our next adventure; we can sit together and laugh, eat chocolates, talk beach combing trips, crochet, and Farmville additions, without any fear of cancer or death. I will remember Jeff until my mind is gone and life is over and pray that I can meet my challenges with as much dignity and strength as he did. All my love, all my broken hearted love.
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Becky Monger
September 28, 2010
Take heart that Jeff's life touched everyone. He inspired us at Beville with his determination. Rest assured that the sandy beach Jeff now walks in Paradise has two sets of footprints. Jeff walks with Christ.
September 27, 2010
Sharon I am so sorry for your loss! I remember his smile, always warm.
Patti True
Christina Bernhardt
September 26, 2010
So sad to hear this. Mr. Merrifield was at Beville when I went to school there, he was always willing to help when you needed it, and offer when you didn't. Rest in Peace.
Nancy Allen
September 26, 2010
Jeff was a joy to work with at Beville Middle School from 1992-1998 when I taught there. The Beville Family was a great group of individuals and Jeff will be missed. Nancy Allen, Destin, FL
nicole schrawder
September 26, 2010
sharon sorry to hear the lost of your son god blessed u everyway
love miller and schrawder family
September 26, 2010
'Job Well Done' at Beville Middle School.
Rest in Peace.
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