Jeffery Van Aken

Jeffery Van Aken

Jeffery Van Aken Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2025.
Jeffery David Van Aken, 67, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1958, and graduated from Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona, in 1976. On November 30, 1990, he married Kristi Lea (Peffley) Van Aken, and together they made their home in Yuma, Mesa, and Tempe over the years.

Jeffery is survived by his sister, Gretchen Kolb (Jerry), and his sister-in-law, Jeana Van Aken. He also leaves behind a large extended family and many dear friends who were as close as family.

A celebration of life will be scheduled in the coming months.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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