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Jeffrey Tenney

1951 - 2025

Jeffrey Tenney obituary, 1951-2025, South Jordan, UT

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - South Jordan

1007 W South Jordan Parkway

South Jordan, Utah

Jeffrey Tenney Obituary

Jeffrey Tenney

1951 ~ 2025

South Jordan, UT-Jeffrey J. Tenney, 73, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025. Born Sept. 8, 1951, in Salt Lake City, UT. Preceded in death by daughter Tiffany, siblings Steve, Thayne, and Diane.

He had 8 children, 26 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Married to Tammy Foy Tenney since 2001. Jeff was a hardworking, playful cowboy who loved family, faith, jokes, and sunsets.

Funeral service for Jeff will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the River 8th Ward, 1239 W. Country Creek Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. A viewing will be held prior to the service at the church from 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM. Interment at South Jordan City Cemetery.

The family would appreciate donations to assist with final expenses and your consideration of sending flowers to the service in honor of Jeff.

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

Published by Deseret News from Jul. 29 to Aug. 4, 2025.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

River 8th Ward

1239 W. Country Creek Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095

Aug

2

Service

1:00 p.m.

River 8th Ward

1239 W. Country Creek Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - South Jordan

1007 W South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095

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