Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Beddingfield Funeral Service - San Jose

4323 Moorpark Ave

San Jose, California

Jeffrey Whipple Obituary

Jeffrey James Whipple, son of James and Susan Whipple, died on 10/ 28/2023 in San Jose, CA. He was 56.Born on 8/12/1967 at Fort Campbell KY, Jeff grew up in San Juan Capistrano, CA and graduated from UC Davis where he played offensive line for the Aggies. He began his 30+ year career in finance and built his family with Karen in San Jose, CA.Jeff loved his children, Jake, Zach, and Annie, deeply. He read to them every night when they were little and coached their soccer, Little League, softball, and Pop Warner football teams.For the past 15 years Jeff continued coaching Pop Warner football in the San Jose area.Jeff is survived by his children, Jake (Liz), Zach, and Annie, brother Rick (Sheridan), nephew Ben, and niece Addy.Please join us in celebrating his life on Wednesday, November 15th at 4 p.m. at the Bellarmine College Prep chapel; a reception will follow. Please use the parking garage on Stockton and Emory.

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

Published by Mercury News on Nov. 12, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Whipple

Sponsored by San Jose Mercury News.

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Brenda

November 19, 2024

I think of Jeff often. He is missed.

Brian Conlisk

December 6, 2023

Jeff/coach Whipple was a great guy to our son Brady on his Pop Warner team, and long after. He came to watch Brady at his wrestling tournaments well after Brady´s time playing for Coach. We would watch these matches for hours along with Jeff and overwhelmed by his support and camaraderie
We are so sorry to just learn of his passing and would have liked to have gone to his service.

Johnnie Walker

December 5, 2023

Jeff will be hugely missed. He talked so often and warmly about trips to see his kids. And he was always interested to hear about how others' kids were doing, which I really enjoyed and appreciated. My thoughts are with his family.

Bryan Lucey

November 16, 2023

I am going to miss seeing Jeff at the office. We would have "kid catch up discussions" if we both arrived early. He was very proud of the Whipple kids. His kids and his football teams/players were favorite topics of discussion.

Susan Nichol

November 14, 2023

I know Jeff´s loved ones are faced with the enormity of loss that my words feel inadequate to comfort.

I only knew Jeff for two years, but I do know that he cared for his children immensely.

Jake, Zach & Annie were often on his mind and Jeff was always looking for special ways to make the next visit with them memorable.

He would also tell me memories of growing up and tales with his brother Rick & would tell me that Jeff was the emotional one.

Coaching his players was also super special to Jeff. I admired his desire to give back and help shape young lives.

On a personal note, when the mood struck, he would sing, or perhaps it was just to drown out my singing. On a few occasions he would even dance. The last song we danced to, was Brick House, it was his request to the DJ. That memory makes me smile.

I´m taking his advice and I can still hear him, `Hang in there.´

Ann Finucane

November 12, 2023

Dear Family,

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I worked briefly with Jeff last year (for about one year) and he was great to work with. Always giving you time when he could. Whenever we had time for a quick chat it always centered around his children and what they were up to! He was very proud of you all and obviously loved being a dad!

Ann Finucane

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Jeffrey Whipple's name

Memorial Events
for Jeffrey Whipple

Nov

15

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Bellarmine College Prep chapel

CA

Funeral services provided by:

Beddingfield Funeral Service - San Jose

4323 Moorpark Ave Suite C, San Jose, CA 95129

How to support Jeffrey's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Jeffrey Whipple's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more