Donald R Jeffries Sr.

1933 - 2016

Donald R Jeffries Sr. obituary, 1933-2016

Donald R Jeffries Sr.

1933 - 2016

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

Donald Jeffries Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 16, 2016.
Donald R. Jeffries Sr., age 82, of Highland, IN passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Karen Jeffries (nee Miller); five children: Barbara (Thomas) Whitney, Debra (Gene Ciesielski) Provo, Don Jeffries Jr., Jennifer (Laurance) Draves and Katie (Kevin) Keele; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers: Kenneth (Barbara) Jeffries, Lawrence (Kay) Jefferies and Paul (Peggy) Jeffries; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Jeffries was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Jeffries; two brothers: Jim and David Jeffries; and sister, Ruth Rodgers. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN with Dan Nichols, Minister officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home. Don was retired from Local #710 with 35 years of service. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com.

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February 19, 2016

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February 18, 2016

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February 18, 2016

Tracy Whitney posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss Debra, Barb, Don and Karen and all the family.
Hope you will be able to look back on all your wonderful memories and take comfort in the thought that your many friends are sad for you and our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sincerely Jerry and Sharon Weaver.

Debby Edmonds. Pursley

February 18, 2016

I hold so many dear memories of you and your family. Thank you for all the phone calls on my birthday and Elvis s birthday. I love you big Don, you will always hold a piece of my heart

Tracy Whitney

February 18, 2016

I am saddened by the loss you have my continued prayers of finding peace and healing

Paul Thompson

February 18, 2016

Gonna miss you and also those sightings of D.J. deer. R.I.P. and save me a seat.

Michael Carlino

February 17, 2016

Will miss you, enjoyed working with you and being your friend. My wife Kelly always thought you are the best.

Barbara O'Connor-Stockton

February 17, 2016

Sending everyone comforting thoughts and wishes. I remember the love he had for Karena and Krissy so fondly. Sorry for the loss of such a great man.

February 17, 2016

Sending my love to Don's family. So very sad to learn of their loss.
Carol Whitney Graska

Karena Keesee

February 17, 2016

We will always love you Pepa!

Michael

February 17, 2016

Don was a wonderful man and my memories of him have me feeling sad. As similar with many, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tom Whitney

February 17, 2016

My Fishing Buddy I will miss you
Tom

February 17, 2016

Sending our Condolences to the family, you are in our thought and prayers. Katie Moody, Steve and Colleen McDougall and family.

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9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322

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