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Patrick Jeffirs Obituary

Patrick Jeffirs

Nov. 5, 1949 - Dec. 18, 2017

SOUTH BEND - Patrick Jeffirs, 68, of South Bend and formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, in his residence.

He was born November 4, 1949, in Plymouth, Indiana, to the late Ralph J. and Irene A. (Kennedy) Jeffirs.

While living in Plymouth, Pat was involved in the Marshall-Starke Development Center. After moving to South Bend, he was a janitor at the LaSalle Hotel in South Bend.

Pat enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, putting jigsaw puzzles together, and going to the batting cage. When he lived in Plymouth he enjoyed attending St. Michael Catholic Church.

Surviving are his three loving sisters, Helen and Tom Rudd of Mishawaka, Marilyn Metzinger of Lafayette, Rosemary Compton of Portage, Michigan; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Jeffirs of Plymouth and Christine Jeffirs of Elkhart. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Tom Jeffirs, Joe Jeffirs; two brothers-in-law, Joe Metzinger and Dick Compton.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, December 22, 2017, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth.

A memorial service for Pat will be at 2:00 pm on Friday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Krieg officiating.

Family burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through the website: www.Johnson-danielson.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Dec. 20, 2017.
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Our sincere condolences to the Jeffirs family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19

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December 20, 2017

My condolences to the family. Pat was a special cousin that I enjoyed sharing time with each year at the "Kennedy" family reunion. Now, Pat, you can help plan our next reunion in heaven.

Bob Kennedy

December 19, 2017

The best Uncle 9at a girl could ask for! Was truly blessed having him in my family.

Kelly Compton

December 19, 2017

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