Jeffrey William "Jeff" Friar

Jeffrey William "Jeff" Friar obituary, Carmel, IN

Jeffrey William "Jeff" Friar

Jeffrey Friar Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bussell Family Funerals - Carmel on Dec. 6, 2024.

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Jeffrey William Friar, 45, passed away in his Fishers home, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with brain cancer on December 5, 2024. He was born July 16, 1979 in Charleston, SC, son of Jane Treacy (Mike Treacy - stepfather), Don Friar (Tracy Wade – stepmother and Debbie Friar – stepmother).
Jeff attended Hamilton Southeastern in Elementary and Jr High and was a 1998 Graduate of Tri-West High School in Lizton, IN. In his professional life, he worked primarily in the golf industry. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2008 to pursue a career in golf, where he earned a degree from the Golf Academy of America. He worked for many years in Scottsdale, AZ at Silverado Golf Course. In 2021, Jeff moved back to Indiana where he found his true passion as a golf instructor at the Golf School of Indiana building an adoring client base of golfers young and old.
Beginning at a young age, Jeff became passionate about sports and physical fitness. During his early years, he competed in many sports including soccer, wrestling and football – winning a State Title in 1997 with his high school football team. Jeff was an avid weightlifter his entire life. He won 2nd place competing in a bodybuilding competition in 2016. Jeff's favorite sport became golf where he was a scratch golfer with several holes in one. He also loved the outdoors, particularly in Arizona where he hiked to the top of many local peaks and even summited the tallest in the state. His favorite team was always the Chicago Bears despite being from Indiana.
Personally, Jeff was always a crowd favorite because of his fun and outgoing personality. Naturally, he was crowned Homecoming King his senior year of high school. Jeff was very patient and was always a calming influence and the first to mediate any disagreement. He was a night owl staying up late into the night diving deep into favorite topics such as cars and spirituality. Jeff was a favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and a favorite brother to his siblings.
Jeff also loved dogs, being especially fond of the family dog, Abbey, a Boston Terrier. He eventually had his own dog, Tiva, a Pitt Bull who recently preceded him in death.
Survivors include his parents, Jane Treacy and Don Friar, stepparents Michael Treacy, Tracy Wade and Debbie Friar; siblings, Jason Friar, Cole Treacy, Mariah Loyd, Wren Moffitt, Daniel Friar and Erin Friar; 6 nieces and nephews along with many loving friends and relatives.
Jeff was taken from us far too soon and we will miss him terribly.
Family and Friends will gather Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10 am in Orchard Park Presbyterian Church,North Chapel, 1605 E 106th Street, Indianapolis, where the funeral service will begin at 12 pm.
Burial will immediately follow in Carmel Cemetery. Also, a reception will take place back at the church, after the burial.
In memory of Jeff, contributions can be made to Community North MD Anderson Cancer Center (In Designation drop-down, please select Oncology Patient assistance) or to Lucci's House Bully Rescue (Go to "More" and then select "Ways to Help")
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.
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December 18, 2024

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December 13, 2024

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December 16, 2024

We extend our deepest sympathies on behalf of the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeffrey´s family during this devastating time.

Adam Hurdle

December 13, 2024

Jeff and I were friends during his days in the Hamilton Southeastern School system. In 1992, he took a chance on being seen with "the kid with the hat" as we navigated junior high. This was indicative of his character at a young age. We laughed our way through choir and other classes, I don't recall a time he wasn't smiling. Later, during our Sophomore year, we ended up doing a group presentation with one of our other good friends...in front of the entire class. Jeff delivered his lines with his usual grin and passed the baton so Dave and I could proceed to literally rap in front of everyone. I have always regarded this as one of my most memorable moments of the HSHS years. Fast forward all these years later and the mention of his name to other friends from those years brings about a similar echo; Jeff was one of the nicest, kindest souls people encountered. I hope other friends and family are comforted by the fact that Jeff, in one way or another, helped everyone he encountered during our formative years.

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Carol McPike

December 9, 2024

We are so very sorry for your loss of Jeff. We have made a contribution in his memory to Lucci's House Bully Rescue. God bless you and your family.
Steve and Carol McPike
Inman, SC

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