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Jeffery Vance Obituary

Jeffery Bryant Vance 1964 ~ 2006 Special friend, son, brother and uncle, Jeff, passed peacefully away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah the afternoon of May 23, 2006. Jeff was born May 9, 1964 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Susyn Lehman Vance and Bryant Reid Vance. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, L. Dean Keel. Graduated from Cyprus High School in 1982. Diagnosed with stage four colon cancer December of 2003, Jeff fought a valiant battle with his disease for over two years. He was employed at Valley Emergency Communications Center "VECC" for 16 years, recently as Technical Services Manager. Many friends and associates have loved and supported him throughout his illness. Jeff never complained and worked throughout his treatments and illness. Survived by his best friend and partner, Tad; parents: Susyn and Dean Keel, Bryant Vance; brothers: Michael (Dondi), Scott (Lisa), Justin (Jocelyn), Cody (Jenny) and Jeremy; grandmother, Carol O. Inkley; aunts and uncles: Brad Lehman, Jon (Michelle) Lehman, Von (Kaye) Vance, Phil (Patti) Vance, Shanna (Gary) Lowe, Dolores Vance, Sue (Daryl) Ernst, Bill (Jean) Keel, Sonny (Sheri) Valdez; numerous cousins; special nieces and nephews: Amadeus, Austin, Taylor, Kylee, Kate, Quinton, Dallin Vance. Preceded in death by stepmother, Trina Vance; grandparents: William Lehman, Mary Helen Adams, Edwin C. Inkley Adral and Norma Vance; uncles: Udell Vance and Kim Lehman. The family wishes to thank Dr. Graydon Harker, Rick Hansen and staff at Utah Cancer Specialists, Ed Hunter, Dan and staff and St. Mark's Hospital for their kind and considerate care and support. A special thanks to the VECC "family" for their support. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2006, 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be held Monday, May 29, 2006, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 11-11:45 a.m. prior to services. At Jeff's request cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held Friday, June 2, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 26 to May 28, 2006.

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Blaine Anderson

June 14, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have not seen Jeff since we graduated High School and was very sad to find out about his passing. I have allot of good memories of going to school and working at the airport with him. He was a great friend and I know he will be greatly missed by everyone he touched in his life.

Karen (Ford) Teuscher

June 2, 2006

They call me Mrs. Teuscher now, but Jeff called me Miss Ford. He was in my first kindergarten class which also makes me his first teacher. He was a darling little boy, one of my favorites, in fact, that I remember well. I was so sad to see him in the obituaries. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know he is in a much better place and is happy.

Mary Shader Formerly Mary Vance

May 30, 2006

For Tad and the Vance Family:



It has been many years since I have spoken with or seen Jeff. I wanted to extend my sincere condolences. I will say a special prayer for Jeff and ask for the healing hands and compassionate arms to hold and heal the family. May the sun shine and warm all of you again soon.

darby isbell

May 29, 2006

Dear Tad and Vance family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Jeff was an exceptional person who faught each battle one day at a time. He was a pleasure to have touched my life. He will be missed deeply. Darby

Cary Charron

May 29, 2006

Tad, My heart goes out to you my friend, and to Jeff's family. I'll miss seeing him for his haircuts, yet I'll always remember even though how tired or how much pain he was in, he would always smile and be uplifting! He fought hard and with class! And he was lucky to have such a loving and caring partner!

Mary McNichol

May 29, 2006

Dear Tad and the Vance Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your lost. I very much enjoyed caring for Jeff at Utah Cancer during his difficult journey. He would walk into the treatment room with a smile and a positive attiude and those blue eyes would light up the room. With every setback he would always find new hope in the next treatment while always maintaining a strong fighting spirit. He will always be an inspiration to me. I will miss him greatly.

Scott and Jackie Dimick

May 28, 2006

We extend of deepest sympathy to the the Keel and Vance families. We both have only fond memories of Jeff. It has been several years since our paths last crossed. Jeff was always a happy and positive person. Judging by other comments in this book, he remained that way through his cancer battle. I remember Jeff at 19-20 buying his Red 4x4 truck and how proud he was to have that truck. I especially remember how kind and quiet Jeff could be, never over bearing. Good bye for now Jeff.

wendy dimick

May 28, 2006

my best friend from the time we were kids to when i needed one the most. a man who had a heart of gold and always had a smile on his face. who many a time would clean the snow off my car so i didn't have to. to susan and dean and his brothers i share your loss and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Norma Lohmeyer

May 28, 2006

The best neighbor that anyone could ever ask for Has left me.We have been neighbors and friends for fifteen years and I don't know what I would have done without him, He was always there for me and I hope I was for him.He was the last of the good guys on Law circle.He taught me so much about my computer.and was there for me when Dad passed away.I hope Tad that you will ask if you need anything. My Love to Scott & Lisa and the Girls as well as the rest of Jeffs family.My heart broke when Tad called me in California with the news. and my thoughts and Prayers are with you all.Norma & Richard

thomas keith

May 27, 2006

i have known jeff for many years, he has always been a fun, loving, and caring person to be around, and has always tried to help any, and everyone he could. the world was definately a better place with him in it. he will be missed dearly. good bye friend.. tom and cody

LYLE AND LINDA KELLER

May 27, 2006

We are so sorry to here about Jeff.He will be missed. He was and is a good kid.Our thoughts are with you.

Scott Keller

May 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Todd Rasmussen

May 27, 2006

Although I never met Jeff face to face, I spent many a times on the phone with him on computer issues. Jeff was always great to me and I'm so sad to see him pass.We in the law enforcement community will all feel the loss.

To Jeff's entire family, thanks for sharing such a special man and please be reminded, he made a difference in many peoples lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dave Carpenter

May 26, 2006

I was part of the interview team that hired Jeff at VECC. I enjoyed working with Jeff as he worked as a dispatcher. I noticed that he had an unusual apptitude for computers. So I gave him some training in the computer systems we were using. Eventually he would administer the computer systems at VECC.



Jeff was always dependable, and a likeable fellow. His passing is a great loss.



My condolences to his family, as well as to the "VECC Family" as well.

Brent Marrott

May 26, 2006

Dear Tad and the Vance Family,



I knew Jeff through Utah Cancer. My partner (his name is Jeff , also)is in the final stages of fighting colon cancer now. One day they had a very nice conversation on the battle they were fighting while sitting side by side getting their treatment. My sincere condolances to Tad and Jeff's family. I know what you have been through and wish you comfort.



Sincerely,



Brent V. Marrott

Kim Beglarian

May 26, 2006

I have fond memories of Jeff when he worked at the University Of Utah Police Department. He was one of our best dispatchers. Always cheerful, always kind to everyone. I spoke to Jeff several months ago. I was so touched by his attitude. He will always be remembered as one of those special people that you meet in your lifetime. Thank you Jeff....till we meet again.

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