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Jeff Utterback Obituary

Utterback, Jeff, 28, entrepreneur, was born September 1, 1978 and passed away August 21, 2007. He was preceded in death by grandparents Warren and True Jackson; Joseph Utterback. He is survived by his life partner Jaret Myers; parents Mike and Susan Utterback, all of Wichita; sister Kristi Hosty and her husband Jamie, and nieces Haley and Ashley of Atlanta, GA; grandmother Betty Utterback; and several aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Jeff's family will receive visitors from 5-7pm, Friday, August 24th and his funeral is 11am, Saturday, August 25th, at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt. In lieu of flowers, his family has established a memorial in Jeff's name with the Kansas Humane Society.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 23, 2007.

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GLENNA SMITH

October 7, 2012

JEFF WAS A GOOD FRIEND DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL OF MY RECENTLY DEPARTED SON JASON SMITH. I AM SO SORRY I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT HIS DEATH. A CHILDS DEATH IS ONE OF THE WORST THINGS A PARENT CAN EXPERIENCE

Susan Moss

January 20, 2010

Dear Mike & Susan, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Jeff was a great guy. I was out of state when you lost him. I just ran across this today. Although some time has passed I know your loss is still fresh in your hearts. God will see you through this though.

July 14, 2009

Soon, it will be almost 2 years since Jeff has been gone. I think about him often, and miss him.

Michael Baker

April 19, 2008

...thinking about Jeff today, and remembering his warmth and good-heartedness.

David and Marietta Gray

August 30, 2007

Dear Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We too have lost a child and it is a difficult time. Hang in there. You and Susan have many friends and clients who are praying for you. We sincerely give you our condolences.

August 27, 2007

Mike, Susan, & Kristi-

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Valerie Slaughter(Nail) & Family

Carolyn Newton

August 27, 2007

I was so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Kimberly Howard

August 26, 2007

To Jeff's Family and Loved Ones:

I am incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief.

Mike and Nancy Crabtree

August 25, 2007

To Jeff's family and Jaret:
Mike and I send our thoughts and prayers your way at the loss of Jeff, who was our very fine neighbor. We are sorry and sad at your unspeakable loss and pray the Lord will comfort you and hold you close.

Kay Nail

August 24, 2007

Please know that you all have many friend,family and God with you at this time of sorrow.The great thoughts of Jeff when he was here on Earth are not to be forgotten but put to the side for the days to come!God Bless you all, Jack,Kay,Jennifer and Valerie Nail

Jennifer Nail

August 24, 2007

Mike, Susan and Kristi,
We are so sorry to learn about your loss. We are all deeply heart broken. Our prayers go out to you.

With love,
The Nail Family

Donna Lee

August 24, 2007

Mike, Susan, and family,
What a wonderful young man! Jeff was one of those kids I will never forget. I will be praying for you. The McLean Elementary family is thinking of you.

Jeff and Amanda Malnar

August 24, 2007

Utterback Family,
We will never forget Jeff's smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sheila Anders

August 24, 2007

I am truly sorry to hear about Jeff. During the brief time I knew him at Reach Learning Center, I truly enjoyed visiting with him.
My prayers go out to Jaret, and Jeff's family and friends. He will be missed.

Art & Rosemary Nettrouer

August 24, 2007

Mike and Susan,
Words can't express how very sorry we are about Jeff. We both are praying that God will bring peace and comfort to you in the difficult days to come. Love to you and your whole family.

Stan & Shirley Holmes

August 23, 2007

Mike & Family, May God be with you and your family through this difficult loss of your son. You're in our prayers, and in our thoughts. God bless you and your family.

Greg & Linda Sherffius

August 23, 2007

Mike & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very diffcult time.

Christina Coiner

August 23, 2007

Jeff had a way of always making me feel appreciated and supported. He would often surprise me with notes of encouragement. I will miss his warmth, kindness, and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with Jaret during this time.

Stacia Russell

August 23, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the great times Jeff and I had tormenting our older sisters! We had so much fun together. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Megan Williams

August 23, 2007

Mike & Family-
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. I will always remember Jeff's smile and kind words. May your great memories of him bring you comfort.

Naomi Hollon

August 23, 2007

Susan,
I am very sorry to hear about your son. Let me know if there is anything I can help with.
BIG HUG!!

August 23, 2007

Amy & Keenan Thompson

August 23, 2007

To a wonderful and loving friend, Keenan and I love you and will miss you greatly. I promise to never let Keenan forget you. I will make sure that he knows that you loved him very much. My dearest sympathy to Jaret and Jeff's family.

Kelcie Tovar

August 23, 2007

Jeff was a very great man. He did a lot to help out the people, and animals that he cared about. I am very sorry for his loss and my thoughts and prayers are with Jaret, his family and all of his close friends.

Susan Harkreader

August 23, 2007

Mike and Susan: Our dear friend Karen (Hale) Napier just called to let me know of Jeff's passing. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time; my prayers are with you. May God give you strength and may His angels wrap their loving wings around you and give you comfort. Susan (Berry) Harkreader

John Dye

August 23, 2007

Mike and Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Rob Milner

August 23, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of Jeff. He was an extremely kind person. We had several very warm encounters and I am sad that he is no longer with us.
Sincerest regards and sympathy...

Karen (Hale) Napier

August 23, 2007

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. No bond is greater than that of a parent and child. May his memories bring you comfort at this most difficult time.

Shanna Thomson

August 23, 2007

Jeff was compassionate, smart, genuine, and thoughtful. He always put everyone elses needs before his own. He was the most unselfish person I've ever known. Mike and Susan can always be proud that they raised such a wonderful person that so many people loved. I love and miss him. To Jaret and Jeffs family my deepest sympathies are with you all.

crystal gard

August 23, 2007

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family during this time and the times ahead.

Diana Richecky

August 23, 2007

Susan and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Please know people care and will help in any way possible.

Solomon N.

August 23, 2007

Jaret and Jeff's family I am so sorry for your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Vickie Becker

August 23, 2007

Mike & Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May wonderful memories and God's love sustain you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vickie Becker (Patheal)

Tiffany Ahmed

August 23, 2007

Jeff was a warm, energetic person to be around, both inside and outside of work. He had a way of making me laugh on even the toughest days. He is loved and missed deeply. And, he will live on in the hearts of all those who had the opportunity to be touched by his presence. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and associates.

With Sympathy,

Tim Laner

August 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family and his partner, Jaret, at this time of loss.

Jay & Suzanne Allen

August 23, 2007

Dear Mike and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope the great memories of your son will help you through this time of sorrow.

Nancy Lawski

August 23, 2007

Jeff will be sorely missed. I have awesome memories of him and his kind, helpful, and thoughtful ways. He always expended the extra effort to make those around him comfortable. Jaret and the rest of Jeff's family have my heartfelt sympathy.

Michael Baker

August 22, 2007

Jeff was one of the most incredible people that I have ever been able to know. I love him very much and will miss him so very deeply.

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