Jeffrey Ray "Jeff" Madden

Jeffrey Ray "Jeff" Madden obituary

Jeffrey Ray "Jeff" Madden

Jeffrey Madden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Jeffery Ray Madden passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025. Jeff was a proud Purdue Boilermaker with a bachelor's degree in forestry and a master's degree in technical writing. He finished his professional career at Microsoft, where he fell in love with the state of Washington and its outdoor beauty.

After retirement, he was able to pursue his true passion, wildfire mitigation and prevention. He was a member of the community emergency response team (CERT) for the towns of Carnation and Duvall for many years. He then moved to Colville, WA, where he continued to be involved in wildfire mitigation and prevention. His coworkers and neighbors described Jeff as a "gentle giant" and a kind and generous friend.

He is survived by his sister, Becky, and John Craig, nieces and nephews, uncles Gary and Carolyn Madden, and Bill and Nancy Feidler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Lillian Madden, his brother Greg, and his sister Peggy.

There will be a private graveside service. Donations can be made in Jeff's memory via check mailed to: CDCCC, PO Box 644, Carnation, WA 98014 or you can donate to: [email protected] via Zelle.

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