Mr. Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges Obituary

Jeffrey Layne Bridges was born July 6, 1956 in Redding to Gary and Pauline Bridges. Jeff passed away Sept. 8, 2007 in Portland, OR of natural causes.

Jeff accomplished many remarkable feats in his short life. He was Manager of the Holiday Inn of Redding at a very young age, owner of Travelmation and The Travel Place in Redding. He was involved with Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., Easter Seals, Redding Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Help Inc., Shasta Co. Group Home, Inc., YMCA, American Heart Assoc., Redding Arts Commission, Redding Hotel Assoc., Robbie DeMars Foundation, Campfire, Women's Refuge, No. CA Transplant Bank Assoc., Outstanding Young Man of America, Children's Miracle Network, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Jeff later moved to Sacramento and Portland working at various jobs.

Jeff loved gatherings with friends and family, he loved to help others, he loved music, enjoyed cooking, liked chocolate and loved to talk on the phone.
Jeff traveled the world and experienced more life in a short amount of time than most of us hope to in a lifetime.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gary and Pauline, oldest brother, Gary Jr. and nephew Jimmy Bridges, Jr.
Jeff leaves brothers Jim Bridges of Loomis, Stan Bridges of Redding, Bill Bridges and Ed (Bucky) Mason of Red Bluff, Mike Ponke and Sean Bridges of Redding and Kenny Bridges.

Jeff leaves sisters Bobbie McCubbin of Loomis, Diana Borello of Baker City, OR, Debbie Bridges Passmore and Karen Foster of Anderson, step-mom Peggy Bridges, nieces: Susie, Donna, Theresa, Gina, Michelle, Marcie, Jenae, Jennifer, Rachelle, Stephanie, Chalynn, Katerina, Kathrine, Haley, Sarah Jo, Natalie and Mackenzie; nephews: Benny, Eric, Scotty, Evan, Josh, Anthony, Mark, Kyle, J.T., Ryan, and Airin.

Memorial Contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., or Easter Seals.

Services will be held Friday, September 14, 2007 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Home in Palo Cedro at 11:00 am. Pastor Mike Decker of Little County Church will officiate. Reception to follow at Odd Fellows Hall in Millville. Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com

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Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Sep. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeff Bridges

8 Entries

Donna Patterson

September 17, 2007

My sympathies to the rest of our family and his friends. You will be missed and it's a life cut far too short.

your "niecy"
Donna Bridges Patterson

Susan Bird

September 14, 2007

I will never forget you as we grewup across the street from each other on South Street in the greater garden tract area. There were the milkshakes that you made when I first moved in 1968 from International Falls in your special malt blender.

There was the my first office job with you as your Executive Assistant at the Holdiay Inn which I only worked two days because we both concluded that it just wasn't my thing, however, we continued to be friends.

As we all went off to college, were getting married or being pregnant and having families you always welcomed all of us.

I don't think there was a christmas holiday during the 1980's that went by that there wasn't someone either pregnant, getting married or celebrating an anniversary from the class of Shasta High 1974 or 1975 that we didn't attend.

Everyone was always welcomed at your house and Jeff, you had the ability to make for a gathering of friends regardless if someone just got into town 2 hours earlier.

I will never forget you with your milk shakes, motorcycle rides, gathering of friends, wit for laughter, friendship, and knowledge that you shared with us all.

You will be missed my friend and I say goodbye for now.

May you be at peace my friend.

All the best,

Susan Bird (Uedelhofen)
The Sausalito Literary Agency
310 South Street
Sausalito, California 94965
www.sausalitoagency.com

Regina Helder

September 14, 2007

I'm still in shock over the tragic news. My heart goes out to you all. He's left us all with many wonderful memories.

Lisa Rice (Orban)

September 14, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ashlee Crowe

September 13, 2007

I can't believe you are gone, but I know you are in a better place now. The good times that we had were endless and you will always be in our hearts. And thank you for being there for me on the day of me becoming a woman. To this day I will never understand why you had the necessary tools for me to get by. That was one of the most appreciative times in my life!! We love you and you will be missed dearly.

Sheree Scott

September 13, 2007

Our unconditional friendship of 47 years will never compare to another. The memories since we were 4 years old, in the good old “Garden Tract”, will forever live on in my heart & soul and those of my daughters as well. There will be no more pain! Our Gratitude & Love Forever – Sheree, Ashlee & Hailee

Neil De Mars

September 13, 2007

Your kindness and love during our difficult time with Robbie will never be forgotten. You will always be in my heart. Neil

Leslie Braun

September 13, 2007

I am so sorry to learn of his passing, he was a good friend of my Dad John Ritter. I worked with Jeff at the Holiday Inn and in High School went to his Senior Prom with him. My sincere condolences to the family. Leslie & Fred Braun

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