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Jeff Kepper Obituary
La Jolla, CA
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeff Kepper
, long time Birdrock resident, due to a complication of recently diagnosed lung cancer. Jeff grew up in various areas of the US. He came to San Diego when he was recruited by SDSU to play soccer. He loved soccer. He started when he was 8, and continued playing and coaching throughout his life.As beloved as Jeff is in the soccer community, the same is true for the people that knew him at Helix High School. He spent his entire 29 year career at Helix teaching biology and oceanography, and coaching boys' & girls' soccer. Jeff wanted to instill his love of the environment, biology, and sports in all his students. He spent hours at home thinking of ways to make classes and learning more fun; from trips to Catalina, kayaking at the cove, exploring the safari park, building a greenhouse and so much more. He loved spending extra time with his students and our hearts have been lifted by reading countless stories about how he changed so many lives, encouraging students to accomplish their goals.Jeff's wife, Katie, children Anders and Kenzie, sister Jody, and dad Jack as well as his extended family and friends miss him greatly. Please help us continue his spirit of inspiration by contributing to the Jeff Kepper Reach Your Dreams scholarship fund via www.helixhigh schoolfoundation.com. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight Jeff Kepper
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Erica Paine (Neagley)
July 8, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I remember playing soccer with Kenzie and how amazing Jeff was. He will be missed
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