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Jeff Van Brunt Obituary
Tempe - Leaving us far too soon, Jeff Van Brunt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018, after a long and brave 7 year battle with ALS. Born on June 8, 1979 in Casa Grande, Arizona to Mark and Jenelle Van Brunt, Jeff is a graduate of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel elementary, McClintock High School, and the University of San Francisco. His career included work with Arizona Right to Life, Virtue Media, and many years working in development with Great Hearts Academies. A devoted family man, Jeff leaves behind his beloved wife of 16 years, Jill, and children Meg, William, Sophia and Mark. He is predeceased by his sister Maren, and survived by sisters Sarah (Schmitz), Clare, and brothers, Ted and David. Visitation will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://www.youcaring.com/jeffvanbruntsfamily-1151520 Condolences may be made at www.qohfh.org. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home, Mesa, AZ.
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Marjorie Brennan-Klahr
December 29, 2024
I just saw Jeff beautiful testimony of putting total trust in God on EWTN . What a brave ,courageous man to spread the word of God . May he rest in peace
Bob S.
May 30, 2024
I just saw Jeff's testimony on EWTN. God does truly give us all that we need...
We cannot be happy until we rest ib God!
Stephen Saroka
May 30, 2024
I just saw Jeff on trustful surrender to god...I know he passed away in 2018 but just now saw his story..he sounds like a remarkable human being..I quess God needed an angel and he called Jeff home. I never met him but he's given me inspiration to carry on...rip my brother!!!
Sharron Tange
March 29, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Tami Malta
March 29, 2019
Rest in the arms of Jesus. Thank you for all you have done for God's people. We will miss you greatly.
Sharon Tange
July 30, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tami Malta
May 28, 2018
May the Lord our God continue to use your testimony about total surrender to Him in the midst of our suffering to ease some of our brothers and sisters burden. And perpetual light granted on to you and blessings to your Family.
An EWTN Viewer
May 28, 2018
I give my condolences to the Van Brunt family. Heaven has gained an angel
Lu Anne
May 28, 2018
God Bless this faith filled man of God. May his place in heaven be great. I've seen the EWTN special twice. To die on Holy Thursday too, speaks volumes. May his family continue to be blest and may they too be faith filled.
Anna
May 28, 2018
What a wonderful man to talk about his faith while suffering with als , he was so young to leave his lovely family. He is in heaven looking down on his family saying be happy. God bless you all.
Susan Burch
May 28, 2018
I came across the EWTN interview by chance and was moved beyond words. Jeff showed grace, dignity and honesty. He reminded me that God is always present and that he has a plan for all of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children. Jeff is in the loving arms of Our Father.
Marie Marcello
May 28, 2018
I will always think of Jeff and his courage in helping me carry on knowing there are angels in heaven watching over us.
Iole Long
May 28, 2018
I am truly sorry, you are not longer here with us sharing your faith. I am sure you have a speciai place with God.Rest in peace
anonymous
May 28, 2018
Saw him on EWTN, Jeffrey went straight to heaven without a shadow of doubt.
Geri
May 28, 2018
Jeff's story of "Trustful Surrender to God" touched me deeply, and reminded me that the Father's plan for my life is perfect. I'm sure that he is in heaven. God bless his family and friends.
Luellen DiRosario
May 28, 2018
I caught the last half hour of Jeff on EWTN. It moved me to tears. He was a most amazing man filled with love for all humankind. I hope this interview will be repeated so I can catch the whole show. The amazing part is that though I only saw the second half, it affected me greatly, more than anyone I have ever seen on TV. Wish I would have known him personally. What a gift that would have been. Rest In Peace dear one.
May 27, 2018
What a tremendous blessing watching Jeff's story on EWTN tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. I know God welcomed him into his loving arms. Rest in peace my faithful son.
May 27, 2018
I am just someone watching Catholics Come Home.
I saw the interview with Jeff. It made a difference in my life to hear his words.
I am so sorry about this young man leaving us so early.
It seems he got the diagnosis at age 33. The age Jesus died. He was a very brave man with huge amounts of faith and trust. He was a gift to me and I never knew him.
This story is bittersweet but it makes me realize the importance of faith and family. God bless you. Julie L
Carolyn schaefer
May 27, 2018
To the van brunt family. We do not know each other, but I wanted to express my sympathy to you. I just watched his beautiful interview on EWTN and recorded the show to watch again. We have everything we need, it is up to us to Evangelize to everyone we meet. I will take jeff's message to heart. His message inspired me to return to confession. He loved you, Jill, and his beautiful children so much. What a gift he was for us all.
L Johnson
May 27, 2018
Im just thanking God for the blessing of Jeff's life and of his witness. I just saw his interview on EWTNs Coming Home and am inspired by his peace, calm certainty and his generous gift of himself. What strength and courage he showed in reminding us of the beauty of God's love, the gift of confession, the truth of Satan, that God gives us everything we need and the overwhelming love of God the Father
May God Bless your family
An EWTN viewer
May 27, 2018
Just heard of Jeff's passing. Sad to know he is gone but knowing, too, he is with Our Lord. He wondered at the beginning of his long road with terminal illness why God let it happen. I believe that Jeff in his trials was a gift to the world from God; a gift of faith, courage, strength, resolve and most of all love.
April 6, 2018
Deepest Sympathies! The Slider Family (Veritas)
Jackie Labadie
April 6, 2018
I worked with Jeff for almost 8 years at Great Hearts. Jeff was always professional, considerate, and appreciative of his fellow co-workers. He was truly great hearted and will be sorely missed.
The Fox Family
April 5, 2018
Jeff was a bright light.
Carla
April 4, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
April 4, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the. Words cannot ease the pain of losing someone we love in death. May the God of loving kindness and compassion, console your grieving heart during the loss of your precious loved one. Psalms 94:18-19
Thomas Waite
April 3, 2018
May God Bless Jeff and be a force of strength and love for his parents, his siblings, his wife and his children.
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