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Jeremy K. Rees

1968 - 2009

Jeremy K. Rees

1968 - 2009

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BORN

1968

DIED

2009

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South Salem High School University of Texas

Jeremy Rees Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2010.

Jeremy was born May 6, 1968 in Portland, OR and died December 10, 2009.

He attended public school in Salem, and college at SOU and Texas. He took his M. Ed. overseas and taught English in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and was currently in Oman, east of Saudi Arabia. He loved travel, loved living in different cultures. He also loved teaching, and was loved by so many people it was hard to find anyone who did not love him. Jer's motto was "It is better to love love than to hate hate".

Jer lived in Eugene for only a few years, but made many friends here, especially through the Country Fair. His interests were in experiencing everything the world had to offer! He had been a professional photographer among other things, loved music and cooking and staying up all night discussing life with his friends. Parties were his typical milieu.

Perhaps it is natural that he died after a party on the roof of his apartment building. Safety is not No. 1 in Oman, and he fell about 65' to his death. A very kind friend administered CPR for an hour, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

A memorial will be held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 4110 River Rd., at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26th, with a reception to follow. You may wear costumes - this is JER!

Survivors include his mother, Janet Knori of Eugene; brother Tim and sister Kate Rees, both of Salem; Emma and Dave, Tim's children, and Bill, Kate's son; step-sister Naomi Knori, her daughter Raale, step-brothers Michael and Andrew Knori, and Andrew's step-children, Corey Miller and Christina Myers. Michael has made the urn for Jer's ashes.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy

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July 29, 2020

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January 22, 2010

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January 21, 2010

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Mike Engelmann

July 29, 2020

Wow, had no idea... Jeremy was my best friend Sr year of HS, but we lost touch after that when I went off to UO and he embarked on his own path. Just thought of him out of the blue at lunch, made me think way back of cutting 4th period w/ him so we could take a longer lunch and go jetting around in his 914 (I still think of that too when I'm revving around in my little whip) ~ so I just randomly googled him up and it's still pretty shocking news even though it was over a decade ago now. I recognized his kinda impish half-grin immediately in the pic though, even minus all the long hair from our teenage days. Craziest part was I've lived right here in Eugene almost all this time and spent several years as an OCF regular too, but managed to completely miss crossing paths or hearing anything about the memorial; life is so strange. RIP, my friend.

Sarah

January 22, 2010

Jeremy, you are dearly missed in Oman, but there are still many "Arrrs" said in your honour! You'll always be my favourite pirate!

ROCK BROUWER

January 21, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Larry Johnson

January 20, 2010

I never knew Jeremy, but I found his obituary interesting and moving. It sounds as if he had a life that was very well lived, and I offer condolences to friends and family he left behind. He sounds like a wonderful person!

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Sherri Endres

January 20, 2010

This is such sad news to hear. I haven't seen Jeremy since our father Ray died in 1999. Unfortunately, I did not have a close relationship with our father or Jeremy but he had such a sweetness about him. He talked of going abroad, and was very excited about teaching in other countries. He celebrated life and certainly touched those who had the good fortune to know him. His gentle spirit will be with us always.

Linda Rose (Tanner)

January 20, 2010

I am so sad to hear about Jeremy. He, his dad, my daughters and I made that first trip to Europe together in 1979.... three children enjoying London, Paris, Switzerland, etc. together with Ray and me. I remember his intelligence, curiosity and kindness.

Julee Bean

January 20, 2010

Tears sting my eyes as I sip coffee this beautiful morning. I haven't thought of Jeremy in many years -- I went to South Salem High School -- and maybe even Walker Middle School (?) -- with Jeremy and haven't seen him since. When I think of Jeremy, I think of a shy, quiet, kind boy with floppy dark hair and a super-sharp mind. In high school, he was a lovely, soft-spoken person and I'm sure that never changed. It sounds like he lived a full life and had many global adventures and I trust he will watch over his many dear friends as they miss him madly.

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