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Jeffery Johnson Obituary

Jeffery R. Johnson

West Des Moines - Jeffery Roger Johnson, 50, passed away at home after a courageous four-year battle with cancer surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Services will be held 11 am Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Valley Evangelical Free Church. Burial will follow at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Jeffery is survived by his wife, Lynn; children, Cooper, Brody, Lexi; mother, Linda; brothers, Jay (Jessi), Joel (Kristi); in laws, Lee and Mandy Gard; nieces and nephews, Owen Pevestorf, Eric Shambaugh, Ryan Shambaugh, Logan Gard, Gracy Johnson, Violet Johnson, Zoe Gard, and Cole Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Johnson; grandparents, John and Shirley Adams and Mercille Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines. Contributions may be made to the family for the children's educational future. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2019.

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Beth Oberender

August 21, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of Jeff. He was a great guy! Full of fun and life. As a high school friend - I have fond memories of him! There were 6 of us that hung out often together and made high school fun. I am so sad he's no longer here.

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