Richard B. Jeffers

I am saddened to hear of Rick's death. Like others, I was searching the internet for old friends. Rick was one of those people who always cheered me up when I was down. After college I would run in to him occasionally, and that always made my day.

I didn't know that Rick had passed until today and I am shocked and very saddened. I got to know Rick when we played basketball together in a Naperville men's league. We both loved to talk and I remember many long conversations we had following our games. We talked about our families, work and of course sports. Although I only knew Rick for about 3 years, I am grateful to have gotten the chance to know him. My prayers go out to the Jeffers family.

I graduated with Rick and we joined Arthur Andersen & Co. together. He was one of the most memorable associates that I remember from the first years of life after college. Although, we all went our seperate ways, I was reminded on my recent 50th Birthday to think about friends I missed and now missed even more. My most sincere condolences to everyone that loved Rick through the years.

The irony of life... Only in recent months I have started to find old aquaintances through research on the internet. My first search for Rick returned this guest book... I went to school with Rick from Dubois all the way through SHS and to discover he lived so near was heartbreaking... My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my prayers. Rich (class of "77") & Cindy Terry

Dear Sue and the Jeffers Family:

Rick was a tremendous person and a great friend growing up in Springfield. Though all of us have moved to different parts of the country and drifted apart, we still remember and cherish the wonderful times we had together.

You will always be in our prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

RicK Daniels and Family

Sue, Blake, Kara, & Katlyn,
My condolences on the Rick's passing. I was out of town at the time and just heard tonight. I have always enjoyed his laugh and his smile. It was always there; at a soccer game - and there were lots of those - a football game, or just around town. You and he have all been in my prayers and will continue to be. God Bless.

Dear Sue, You were my very first friend when we moved to Springfield in 1972. I've never forgotten how much that meant to me as the new kid on the block. My heart turned over when I learned that Rick is gone. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers go out to you all. "If He leads you to it, He will bring you through it. Love, Diana Coovert (Kirk)

I am shocked and deeply saddended to hear about Ricks passing. He was such a nice humble person, great athlete, smart....the entire package one would want to be like. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry.

Dear Sue and Jeffers family,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I heard the news, I went to the attic to find a photo album I knew contained pictures from 8th grade and SHS. I found the ones from the 8th grade trip to Washington D. C. Rick is in several of them along with Joyce Gulley, Dave Ehrhardt, Linda Conn, Rick Bartucci, Amy Lisenbee, and Mark Gabehart. Seeing them brought back great memories. I can still hear Rick's laugh. He was smart, a great athelete, and a really nice guy. ...