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Jeffrey Hanley Obituary
Jeffrey M. HANLEY July 4, 1952 - December 31, 2010 Born in Baker, OR and passed away in Edmonds, WA, Jeff was raised in the Pacific Northwest. He studied fisheries biology at the UW and loved the outdoors, especially Puget Sound, He was an avid scuba diver, swimmer, motorcycle enthusiast, skier and fisherman. Jeff owned and operated a general contracting business for 20 years and was involved in fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Jeff is survived by his wife, Christine and daughter Chloe, also by his parents Bill and Helen Hanley of Vancouver, his sister Sharon and her husband John Hendershedt of Seattle, and cousins in Baker, OR. Jeff was preceded in death by his sister Debbie. There will be a celebration of Jeff's life on Sunday, April 24 at 2:00-6:00 pm the Edmonds Yacht Club. Please make remembrances to the ALS Assoc., Evergreen Chapter.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andrea Saunders Moore
April 24, 2011
Whenever I think of Jeff, I think of "firsts". He was the first person I met in Seattle. He helped me get my first job. I had my first oyster shooter with him. He built the bathroom cabinet for my first house. He was the first person I saw light a tree on fire with a firecracker ;). I agree with all the entries here about his nature. He was just a first-rate guy and I would not be the person I am today if he had not helped me through my twenties with learning life's lessons. I thank the universe for the life of Jeff Hanley, and I am grateful that he was my brother's friend.
Andrea Saunders Moore
April 24, 2011
Whenever I think if Jeff, I will think of "firsts". He was the first person I met in Seattle. He helped me get my first job. I had my first oyster shooter with
him. He built the bathroom cabinet for my first house. He was the first person I ever saw light a tree on fire with a firecracker (!!!!) and oh the list goes on. He was just a first rate guy and I will miss him always. I would not be the person I am today if he had not been there for me in my twenties, and I am always grateful that he was my brothers friend.
Pam Small
April 18, 2011
I dated Jeff back in the 80's-he was a wonderful, happy person to be with. A good friend. Great writer. My mother loved him. His smile and laugh were infectious and I knew that whomever married him would be very lucky, and that his kids would shine from his example. What a great guy.
Jean Brower- Fisher
April 17, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing and his battle with ALS. He was a very special person with a great sense of humor. He inspired all of us to enjoy life to the fullest.
April 12, 2011
Chris, Chloe, Bill, Helen and Sharon, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was one of the first friends my husband and I made in Seattle many decades ago, and we had so much fun together. He was a good friend. Jeff was lively, fun, funny, considerate, kind, generous, steady, smart, inquisitive, capable, knowledgeable....to name a few qualities.
We will miss him; he was a good presence in the world.
Leslie & John Hoge
Mark Hall
April 11, 2011
Jeff was a close friend for most of our lives. I will miss his him greatly. He enjoyed life and everyone enjoyed it more because of him.
Brent and Kris Maxwell
April 10, 2011
We felt such deep sorrow the day we learned Jeff had passed away and great empathy for you Chris and also Chloe in your loss. We consider ourselves fortunate to have shared some great conversations in the last months with Jeff and are sincerely grateful for this friendship over the years. All the memories will continue to stay in our hearts. We're always here for your family if you need us! We love you all dearly and embrace you with our caring thoughts. We will pay our respects for Jeff at the celebration of his life.
Lovingly, The Maxwells
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