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Ethan Jeffreys Obituary
December 14, 2001 - April 7, 2025
Ethan D. Jeffreys, 23, of Gridley, formerly of El Paso, passed away at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence.
Ethan was born December 14, 2001, at Bloomington, IL., a son of Neil and Katie Betts Jeffreys.
He graduated from El Paso Gridley High School Class of 2020 where he played basketball and baseball. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army National Guard, 44th Chemical Battalion. He received the Meritorious Service Medal during his enlistment. Later he was employed by the El Paso Emergency Services and lastly became a firefighter for Normal Fire Department.
Ethan was a member of Community Bible Fellowship.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Christ Community Church, Gridley with Rev. Glenn Matlock officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Christ Community Church, Gridley, with an Emergency Services walk-through at 6 p.m. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home is assisting his family with services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso with full honors from the United States Army National Guard and The Normal Fire Department.
Surviving are his parents, Neil and Katie Jeffreys, Gridley; his brother, Aiden Jeffreys, El Paso; his sister, Allison (Aaron) Boteo of Guatemala; maternal grandparents, Frank and Linda Betts, El Paso; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Nancy Jeffreys, Normal; and aunts and uncles, Bryan and Tamara Betts, Secor, Alex and Julie Betts, El Paso, Stephanie Jeffreys, Normal, and Ben and Amy Jeffreys, Bloomington; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal great-grandparents.
Ethan loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid hunter.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to The El Paso Emergency Squad, Can Do Kids International or The Normal Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home
40 W. Main St., El Paso, IL 61738
309-527-4000
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Lynn & Linda Rader
April 17, 2025
We grieve with you. Through the Whites we have been praying for Ethan for a long time. We are so sorry for your loss. What a fine young man. We will continue to pray for all the family and Addie. May God comfort each of you in your loss.
Lynn and Linda Rader friends from EWO
Debra Grice Wilson
April 11, 2025
I do not know Ethan or his family. But my heart breaks for them. I cannot imagine losing my son or daughter. May God grant his family and friends comfort, peace, and healing. I know Heaven has a new angel. You will see him again.
zoey
April 11, 2025
Ethan Jeffreys and I are in the same grade when we were in high school, he and I graduated together class of 2020. he was so nice to me. he will be missed.
Captain Ed Hershberger NFD Retired
April 10, 2025
I wish I had worked with Ethan, I am retired from NFD and had also Volunteered with Elpaso Rescue. He I am sure has left a mark for others to aspire to. Only God knows what is in store for us but know that Ethan will be missed. Rest in Peace Brother
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