Jeffrey Lynn Velde

Everything I drive by the Ford dealership I think of yku buddy!

Once in a great while a person comes alone in your life that will impact it in a special way. I meet Jeff in 1974 when I went to work in his dealership. He taught me everything I knew about a race car, I had a 65 mustang that I started racing with Jeff, Later he bought the dealership in Vero Beach, With much proding,LOL he pursuaded me to come there, I raced there as well, We went to Bradenton every sat night if he wasnt in a NHRA event ,I always went with him to him him at those events, To say I respect him and miss him would be an understatement, This man was a True friend, One who will go to war with you, I loved him as my own brother and one day I know in my heart I will meet him again, R.I.P. Jeff I love you Buddy

Hello to the Velde Family
Jeff and I spent time in Illinois together at the race track back in the early 1970's I continued my racing career which basically paralleled his and even in the same class many times. We also had a good time together thru the years. We lost touch and then I moved to Vero and discovered by accident his dealership. I thought it might be his and went into the dealership about a year ago and he remembered everything we did together..race tracks and NHRA records.
I saw Jeff only about 8 weeks ago for the second time and he told me how serious his cancer was. We did not have a chance to speak much that day but he asked me to come back which I did but he left a message for me telling me he would call me back to the store but then I never heard from again. I drove by today to check on him and they told me of his passing. Jeff I know will be missed by all both in his circle of friends and especially his family. So my heart goes out to all of you and especially you Patty. I am sure we met at the track...I was there in Byron Illinois when Jeff won the 10K Bracket racing....never forget it. Never will forget him either!

Jeff sold me a car years ago. I didn't know he raced at the time. My family also raced. He must have seen the fire in my eyes, the he sold me a thunderbird and was fast. I smoked many a tire with that car. May you rest in peace Jeff Velde. You were a good man.

I had the opportunity to meet and provide benefits to Velde Ford for 10 years. Jeff was one of the people I always looked forward to seeing. I saw him as very strong and his illness and passing comes as loss for many.

PATTY, Sad to hear of JEFF's passing, spoke to him on the phone a few years ago.Hope he and BUDDY can catch up again.Found some photos of testing at Moroso,Buick PRO Stock

Patty, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. You will truly be in my thoughts and prayers having gone through this sadness myself.

Patty, we are very sorry to hear about Jeff. We have many fond memories of our cousin.
Bruce and Bob Meythaler

I worked in the parts dep't for 9 years as a driver. Mr. Velde always asked how I was doing. He was a true gentleman and I'll remember him with kind thoughts

Pat and Girls, We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time. He will always be with you in your hearts and watching from above.

We wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire Velde family. Sharing your sorrow as we fondly remember Jeff.
May memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Our prayers are with each of you.

So sorry to hear about Jeff. I worked for Jeff for 9 years and we always had a lot of fun. Condolences.
Rick Hess