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Jeffrey Willard

Portland, Oregon

Mar 12, 1974 – Feb 13, 2023

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BORN
March 12, 1974
DIED
February 13, 2023
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Jeffrey WillardMarch 12, 1974 - Feb. 13, 2023 Jeff Willard, of Portland, Ore., passed away Feb. 13, 2023. Jeff was born in Atlanta, Ga., to Bill and Darlene Willard. Just after his first year of life, Jeff's family moved to Roanoke, Va., for five years and then to Portland, Ore., where Jeff was...

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Jeff was a force of nature. He brightened every room and his undying optimism and enthusiasm infected everyone around him. I only knew him in college and a few years beyond, but in that time it was clear he was someone special. Magic Jeff, he said he was once called, and to no surprise, he delivered with how he brightened every room he entered. His absolute dedication to ROTC infected us all, and did not change him one bit. He would eat Kim Chi every day for almost a year (to our disgust) to...

honorable, intelligent leader, proud to have known and worked with Jeff

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for many years, and considered him not only a colleague but a friend. He will definitely be missed. For Brayden and Gavin, your father was not only a true hero he was a GREAT man! We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

I met Willard on his first day at Nike. He sat next to me & we hit it off immediately. We were thrown into some pretty crazy projects, and his positive attitude was infectious. Our team would be so low & he would sing "Everything is Awesome" (lego movie) through the halls. Willard was one of a kind & he truly made an impact on me. I miss you buddy! Sending all the love in the world to the friends & family. I truly believe we will see him again.

I worked with Jeff for a few years and he was such a nice guy. I send my condolences to his family. Rest in peace, my fellow veteran. God Bless

Just want you to know we are thinking of you. No one should lose a child. Hoping that years of good memories will shine brightly for you.

We had so many good times over the years! From working too many overnights at Integra to pretending we knew what the heck was happening at hacker conferences in Las Vegas and a bunch in between. I'll miss you Jeff - your sense of humor - your perspective - your support. Rest well.

Please accept my condolences and sympathies for the loss of your dad, son, brother and friend. Jeff was a friendly presence in the Stonewater neighborhood, and we miss his presence walking his dog around the neighborhood. He was a good neighbor and is missed.