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Jeffri Botkin Obituary
1957-2019
Jeffri Ann Botkin, 62, a resident Wimberley, Texas, died June 18, 2019 while on a scuba diving trip in Cozumel, Mexico. Born May 22, 1957 in Gatesville, Texas, Jeffri lived an ever-expanding life on her own terms, always with determination and resiliency. An avid reader, foodie, and lover of music, art and friend-crafted jewelry, at the center of her world was her immense love for family, friends and creatures.
After graduating from Gatesville High School in 1975, Jeffri attended The University of Texas where she earned a degree in Accounting in 1980. Jeffri moved to Houston, Texas in 1983 where she joined the accounting firm Schulse Hartwig Richter & Co. For the next 35 years, she worked as a CPA specializing in tax, including 25 years as a Partner with Schulse Hartwig Richter & Co, UHY Advisors and BDO USA. Upon her retirement from BDO in June 2018, she and her husband, Tim Smith, moved from Houston to Wimberley to start the next chapter of their life together.
It is impossible to overemphasize the love and light Jeffri put into the world. She was modest and probably never knew how she affected people. Connecting with others was easy for her. She was deliberate with her actions, especially with family and friends. Jeffri had many, many friends, and not just surface relationships. She connected, and stayed connected, with people from all facets of her life. She looked for the good in people and accepted them as they were.
Jeffri was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Jefferson Botkin and Ruth Ada Botkin; and her brothers, Jackie Paul Botkin, Thomas Keith Brasher and Steve Scott Brasher. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Lee Smith; her brother, Charles Alan Botkin and his wife Shannon Botkin; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna Jageler and Eddie Jageler; nieces, Lisa Jageler Rhea, Nancy Brasher, Elizabeth Botkin, Madison Botkin; nephews, Paul Botkin, Scott Jageler, Randy Brasher, Luke Jageler; and her chosen family members, of which there are many.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 PM at The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Jeffri's name be directed to an organization of your choice.
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Colin McLain
July 8, 2019
Tim,
Please accept my deepest condolences with the loss of Jeffri. I had no idea until it came up on LinkedIn. I'm so stunned and heartbroken. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Take care,
Colin
July 6, 2019
Tim, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Katherine and Steve Evans
July 5, 2019
Tim. I was just reviewing LinkedIn and saw the post. So sorry for your loss. I will pass on the information to the Bogguses
Susan Hanna
July 4, 2019
OMG I was just randomly looking at Linked-in, which I rarely do. So sad to see this. Jeffri was in my networking group for several years.
Terry Pitts
July 3, 2019
I had the honor and privilege of working with Jeffri at MFSL. I always looked forward to seeing her smiling face at the annual CPE event. She will will be dearly missed.
Lundgren Richie
July 2, 2019
I knew Jeffri professionally from UHY and BDO and she was a most exquisite and eloquent human being. God bless Tim, her family, and friends always, now, and forever.
Lundgren
July 2, 2019
Dear Tim and Family.
Please know you and your family have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers.
God Bless All of You
From your Family at Piatto Ristorante
Val Gibbs
July 1, 2019
Jeffri could light up a room---always positive, happy and so very kind. She will be so dearly missed.
Our deepest sympathies. Val and Jerald Gibbs
Doug Moore
July 1, 2019
Botkin family, you have my deepest condolences and prayers and may God's Holy Spirit comfort you with peace.
June 30, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give us the strength and courage we need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:31, 41:10, 13)
Daniels
June 30, 2019
Botkin family, deepest sympathies to you all. She will obviously be so missed. May your precious memories always bring smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts. And may the God of all comfort help to ease the pain of your grief.
June 30, 2019
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife and sister. Your memories will bring you joy and sustain you in the days ahead. May you all be comforted by God's promise to bind up the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourn. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
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