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Warren Jeffries Obituary
passed away at his home in Los Osos, CA. December 12, 2013 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in May 1925 in Minnesota and was a musical educator for most of his adult life teaching in OR, WA, AZ and CA as well as conducting a Big Band Jazz ensemble in San Diego. Jazz, sailing and golf were his passions.
He served in the U.S. Air Force in WW II and had fond memories of the time he was stationed in England.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Naoma; two daughters, Lauren Johnson (Steve) and Janis Sherwood (Bill); son Jay (Sherry); and three grandchildren, Aubry Johnson, Shea Jeffries, and Amanda Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott, and grandson, Sawyer Sherwood.
His ashes will be scattered at sea at Montana de Oro in Los Osos.
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Augie Greco
November 24, 2020
Mr Jefferies was one of nicest person I had the pleasure to know at Arcadia high School. Upstanding man and good trumpet and piano playing.
January 2, 2014
Mr Jeffries was my band teacher in Gilbert, AZ back in the 1950s. He was a great teacher and it was fun being in his class. Always had a smile even when we hit the wrong notes. So sorry to hear about his passing. My deepest sympathies.
Marji (Perguson) Scotten
Gilbert, AZ
sherry jeffries
December 30, 2013
Jeff, you have been a great father-in-law and grandfather. Your love of music helped encourage Shea to learn to love music too and her violin skills thrived knowing her grandpa would be happy. Your laugh was something I always enjoyed and will miss. This candle will light your way and remind me of your friendship.
Patricia Myers
December 23, 2013
dear Na,
Jeff was such an important professional in the Phoenix jazz community, and will be remembered for a long time by so many. My daughter, Suzanne McElfresh, credits him for her Scottsdale High School jazz education, which led to her bookings at Chuy's in Tempe and other gigs while she was an ASU student. I also remember his important role as co-director with Barry Black of Young Sounds of Arizona in the 1970s. My deepest heart-felt sympathy to you and your family.
Patricia Myers (formerly McElfresh)
1970s-80s jazz colummnist
Current AllAboutJazz.com reviewer
Sharron Bonds Fastenau
December 23, 2013
I was so fond of him and Naoma when he taught music in Gilbert, AZ. I was heart broken when he left. I still play the drums occasionally. I'm sure he will be missed dearly. He was a wonderful person.
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