Eric Thomas "Jeff" Jefferys

Eric Thomas "Jeff" Jefferys

Eric Jefferys Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun on Sep. 23, 2005.
JEFFERYS _ Eric Thomas (Jeff) Jeff passed away at home in Castlegar with his family by his side. He was born on April 9, 1921 in Vancouver and was raised in Langley BC. Jeff joined the RCAF in 1942 and spent 4 years overseas. He spent most of his working years in the propane industry. Survived by Ann, his loving wife of 59 years. He also leaves his daughter Joanne (Ken) Swetlishoff, six grandchildren, Leanne (Cam) Ireland, Krista (Phil) Hogan, Lynn (George) Hamm, Drew, Shannon and Adam Lawrenson and 3 special great-grandchildren, Zachery, Adrian and Bentley. He was predeceased by his daughter Patricia in 1991. There will be a memorial service at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 - 28th Avenue, Surrey BC. on September 29th, 2005 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6. Bill Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Service is entrusted with the arrangements.

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