Jeff was born in Santa Barbara, but his home has been in the Bay Area since he was three weeks old. He died tragically in an automobile accident in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on December 24, 2018, after suffering a heart attack.
Jeff was a loyal friend to many around the world. He had an inquisitive mind, a quick wit and a lust for life. Jeff was a world traveler and adventurer, an entrepreneur, a spiritual seeker, a lover of people, good food and wine. His boundless energy was amazing. He loved and promoted rugby in San Francisco and was a huge fan of the San Francisco Giants, the 49ers and the Warriors. He had a deep appreciation of art and recently discovered a hidden talent for painting. He spent his time between San Francisco, Cabo San Lucas, the Sanctuary on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand, and most recently Australia. He loved being wherever he could surf.
Jeff formerly owned the Kezar Club on Stanyan Street in San Francisco, and then the Love Shack in Cabo San Lucas and Local Eight restaurant in San Jose del Cabo.
Jeff was pre-deceased by his father Bruce G. Morrison. He is survived by his mother Ann Bishop Knight, step-father Hollinshead T. Knight, siblings Kirk D. Morrison, Julia L. Knight, Stephen M. Knight, Jennifer K. Knight; and life-partner and soul mate Lee-Ann Gottani.
Jeff attended Washington High School in San Francisco, and was graduated from New England College in Henniker, NH, where his passion for rugby began.
A celebration of Jeff's life will be held in the garden at Christ Episcopal Church, 70 Santa Rosa Avenue, Sausalito, CA, on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 3:00 in the afternoon. His ashes will be interred in the garden columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts either to the Surfrider Foundation, (Surfrider SF, PO Box 193652, San Francisco, CA 94119, or through PayPal); or to the Rugby Scholarship Fund (memo Jeff Morrison, New England College, attn: Advancement, 98 Bridge St, Henniker, NH 03242).

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeff Morrison

13 Entries

Charlotte L'Esperance

March 2, 2019

So sorry to hear about Jeff's passing! He was such a great guy. I will never forget a trip I took with him to Jamica. Someone broke into our rental car and broke the windshield and we drove around the whole island with bugs in our teeth and sunglasses. He was such a good sport and always saw the sunny side of things. He will be missed.

Morrison, Moran and me... Provence 2001

Joey Turco

January 9, 2019

Goodbye my dear friend. We will never be the same without you among us.

Anne Marie Prendergast

January 8, 2019

I miss you here on the Bay Jeff and still can't believe I won't see your big smile again. You were a great friend and your kindness was legendary. When I was sick, you went to the other side of the island and bought the necessary ingredients for bone broth. You cooked it for 8 hours and dropped up a container of it to my house. I am full of gratitude for your friendship and sadness for your loss. Fly high my beautiful friend. I hope my husband and my son gave you a big welcome..❣❣❣

Nancy Clothier

January 8, 2019

Lin and Ann,
We are sorry to hear about your son's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Nancy Clothier

Matt Libby

January 8, 2019

Jeff sounds like a guy I wish I could have known. My Boston Rugby brothers have been sharing stories about Jeff, and I can feel the loss. My condolences to Jeff's friends and family and, to all the people who will never get to meet him.

Greg Buchanan

January 8, 2019

I never met Jeff but have heard nothing but great stories and fond rememberances of the man. We shared a love for rugby. He will be missed.

Greg
Boston Rugby Club

January 8, 2019

I met Jeff at NEC and played rugby with him. He was the kid from San Francisco to us at a small college in New Hampshire in the early 80's he was different to say the least. We lived on the same floor and played rugby a year together. He brought a sense on fun wherever he went back then, and it sounds like he never lost it.

RIP

Scott

John O

January 8, 2019

I played Rugby with Jeff in Boston in the '80s and drove across the US with him in 1989. An experience I will never forget. I lost touch with Jeff many years ago, but remember him as a good teammate and a fun loving guy with lots of friends. Someone who really knew how to enjoy life. Condolences.

Kami Morris

January 7, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that I read of the passing of this classy cool Cabo SF surf bro. Jeff was an amazing person and I had many fun times with him, from surfing in Baja to dancing in front of City Hall at the Black and White Ball. Jeff loved life and was always up for an adventure. He will be greatly missed on both sides of the border!
RIP y vaya con Dios... xo

mike lund

January 6, 2019

He was a good man

Matt Talbot

January 6, 2019

Rest in peace Jeff. It was my pleasure to meet and hang out with you while we played for Golden Gate RFC. Man, what good times we had! You were a classic 'City' guy and man, you loved to have fun!! See you on the other side, Brother!

steve barry

January 6, 2019

Im glad I got to meet Jeff....He was a good person, with a big heart, and looked for the best in everything......You will be missed amigo.....RIP......saludos

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