Jeff Metcalf

I will be planting a memorial tree in honor of Jeff on the river near Coalville/ Park City. Brilliant man.

This incredible man saved me and changed my life.

I just found out about Professor Metcalf. He was instrumental in my journey to becoming an English teacher. I had him for multiple classes at the U and enjoyed his humor, his stories, and how personable he was. I haven't seen many teachers like him. I actually just went to email him just now to check in on him, and realized that he's gone. He was a wonderful human being and the world is lesser without him.

I remember the first class I took with Jeff about 3 years ago. I was a timid and scared college sophomore who had no idea what she was doing. Jeff was quirky and I thought him to be a little bit weird after he asked me if I had a family relative in the circus. I didn't realize then that he would become my most important mentor and my most beloved professor at The University of Utah. I took as many classes as I could with Jeff and his teaching, humility, kindness, and humor was what got me...

Jeff was my English teacher in high school. He made a strong impression on me and helped make me the person I am today. I’m sorry to hear about his passing. He touched thousands of lives and he will live on in our memories.