Jeffrey Neal McKinnon
January 7, 1973 - April 25, 2017
Jeffrey Neal McKinnon, 44, of Meridian died April 25, 2017, at his home. A celebration of Jeff's life will be held on Friday May 5th from 6-10pm at the Elk's Lodge, 1015 N Kimball Ave, Caldwell. This is to be a celebration instead of a memorial, please bring a funny story to share.
Jeff was born January 7, 1973, in Caldwell, Idaho to Margaret and Clark McKinnon. He graduated from Caldwell High where he served as student body president. He attended the College of Idaho and later completed a bachelor's degree in Business.
Jeff loved being on the stage and his flair for singing and acting was apparent early. He performed in dozens of plays and musicals throughout his life. His talent helped him excel in his career as a trainer at CitiBank. He enjoyed visiting new places, experiencing other cultures, and trying new foods. His career gave him many opportunities to travel in the US and abroad.
Jeff's sense of humor and outgoing personality made him the heartbeat of all of his personal and professional circles. He was a true friend and mentor to many. He was the life of the party.
Jeff is survived by several aunts and uncles, 16 cousins, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother Maggie, his father Clark, and his younger sister Nikki.
Jeff hated pinochle!

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Published by Idaho Press Tribune on May 3, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey McKinnon

37 Entries

Rita Bishop

November 7, 2018

I was privileged to have know jeff during my time at Citi.
He was my trainer,and such an amazing individual. It saddens me that he is gone, he always had a huge impact on anyone who has met him. Je truly will be missed. My sincere condolences to everyone. He will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Barbara Roberts

July 31, 2017

So sorry. I just heard as I was not working when Jeff passed. I remember his portrayal of Sean Connery at our town hall meetings at which he was always entertaining. Very sad. My thoughts and prayers with his closer friends and family.

Antonio Rivera

May 10, 2017

Had the opportunity to work with Jeff on my time at CITI he was an outstanding person and a great friend he will be dearly missed.

Michelle Ballard

May 9, 2017

We will miss you here at Citi, you just had a way of keeping us all interested with smiles and laughter you and your wit will be truly missed !!! Rest in peace.

Lita Moreno

May 5, 2017

I only went to school with Jeff for our senior year at Caldwell High, but he had a personality that you could never forget. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and his close friends.

May 5, 2017

Sleep well

Pie Burwell

May 5, 2017

I miss you Jeff

Stacy (Langley) Aldridge

May 4, 2017

My heart is sad today, learning of Jeff's passing. He and I were in the same nursery together after being born 44 years ago and I was grateful to know him as long as I did. It was an honor to work with him on music during high school and I always smile with a memory of him.

Rest easy, Jeff!

Lynete M

May 4, 2017

citi will never be the same... rip friend

Kathleen Jordan

May 4, 2017

Jeff was always there to lend a hand and offer a smile. Your spirit and memory will live on in all of the lives you have touched. Rest in Peace.

Jerri Barber

May 4, 2017

You were the heart and soul of our training division at CITI. The stories that you told and the people you trained will never forget you. I once spoke to you on a very serious matter and your comments put it in perspective. You said" show people what you can, to the best of your ability and what they take from it is up to them". I follow that advice daily. Thank you Jeff for allowing me into your private side. I will never forget you. Rest peacefully my friend.

Shawn Jarvis

May 3, 2017

❤❤❤❤

Joseph Crupper

May 3, 2017

❤

Katie McMullin

May 3, 2017

You are missed dear friend

May 3, 2017

Rest peacefully, Jeff. You will be missed around the world!

Tammy Simpson-Dodds

May 3, 2017

You were a great person, you were kind to everyone in school and I'm sure you stayed that way til the end. You are a one of a kind guy, a true genuine person, you will be greatly missed. Much love.

Cindy Jerome Wood

May 3, 2017

Jeff is a legend with my kids at our house. I tell them of this really funny guy who just got along with everyone. I always thought he would do anything-Then on our high school trips to Point Reyes and Seattle I'd try to put him up to do something outlandish and I can just seem him now saying, "I am not going to do thaaaat!" The man had few boundaries, but he did have them. I loved his Facebook posts. He made us all laugh and then think, and then not take ourselves too seriously again. I will miss Jeff greatly.

Paul & Marjie Tucker

May 3, 2017

I best remember "Jeffness" from the Missoula Children's Theatre performances with my son Matt. They were the BEST Laurel and Hardey!! They were the Town Criers and they delivered the town news...crying! It was hilarious! The audience, too, was in tears...from laughing. We were honored to have him in our home many times. He is, and always will be, on my family picture wall, as family. I appreciated his command of the English language. I would read his fb looooong entries over and over. I will miss his stories of cooking in his rice cooker! And I will miss your silly giggle. Jeff, you are a gift. Thank you for being a part of our lives. We will miss you terribly.

Jackie Lyon

May 3, 2017

Wishing you peace.

Adrianne Sherman

May 3, 2017

From Cincinnati to Meridian, I am sending all of my thoughts and prayers to all of your family and friends! Also - Skyline is better ;) <3 Missing you always, dear friend.

Karia Lee Terry

May 3, 2017

My dear sweet cousin Jeffy, I pray that you have found peace and rest. You will always find a place in my heart, and your memory a light in my life. Please give your Daddy and sweet Nicki a hug for me! I love you!!!

Jayne Hernandez

May 3, 2017

Jeff, You are such an amazing person, friend, trainer!! You are missed so much and I hope you've found peace my friend! Until we meet again continue to light up the souls that surround you.

Nicole Whisenhunt

May 2, 2017

"Don't say that" - Jeff McKinnon

big hugs/keep em laughing wherever you are my friend

Better duck. Still can't believe your gone

Cami Balkovic

May 2, 2017

Cheryl Aman

May 2, 2017

I am still in shock. Jeff was a truly funny man with a heart as big as the world. He would tell jokes in training class and I would bust up laughing because no one else got it, because they were all so much younger than he and I. Best in peace Jeff. Much love!

May 2, 2017

Dana Hamilton

May 2, 2017

My heart is breaking. Jeff always knew how to make me smile. In the 7 years that i knew Jeff at Citi he was always the life of the party! Oh how i know his Citi family will miss him! Rest in peace my dear friend.

Laura Youmans

May 2, 2017

Thank you for all the laughs and smiles. You always knew how to brighten up the place, you will be forever missed.

Ryon Talbot

May 2, 2017

Jeff was always one to make others feel at ease. His charisma and humor will be the elements of his personality I will always remember. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. My only regret is I didn't maintain contact like I should have. I will miss you Jeff. Until we meet again...

Kim Ferguison

May 2, 2017

My first memory of Jeff was as a third grader, during a time when we all paraded our Halloween costumes from classroom to classroom. Jeff was dressed as a little old lady and had the best costume of all, hands-down. He has been a cherished friend since then, and will be sorely missed. Thanks for all the smiles while we had you, Jeff! You were an amazing person and a true friend.

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