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Jeffrey (Jeff) Ray Hjort passed away May 25, 2023, at the age of 57 in Spokane Valley, WA. Jeff was born on April 11, 1966, to Donald and Patricia Hjort. Jeff attended East Valley High School and served as Senior Class President for the class of 1994. He was a naturally gifted athlete, excelling in football, baseball, and wrestling. After graduating, Jeff worked in construction as a drywall installer. Jeff enjoyed bringing a smile to the face of others with his keen sense of humor. He will be missed by many. Jeff left us much too soon.  Jeff was preceded in death by his parents. Jeff is survived by his son, Zachary; sisters, Donna Hjort and Kathy Stumph (Hjort); and his brother, Roger Hjort.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jun. 4, 2023.

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Jeffs Buddy

August 28, 2024

JEFF YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND AND A GOOD PERSON VERY SMART AND CARING,HARD WORKING AND GIVING.WE USED TO DREAM ABOUT PLAYING IN THE WORLD SERIES YOU WERE JONNY BENCH AND I WAS STEVE GARVEY ,WE PLAYED FOOTBALL IN THE SNOW,AND YOU WERE THE CATCHER I WAS THE PITCHER,YOU GOT STRAIGHT As WITHOUT EVEN TRYING,YOU AND YOU'RE FAMILY WERE ALWAYS SO GOOD TO ME,I PRACTICALLY LIVED WITH YOU AND YOU WERE ALWAYS MY BEST FRIEND AND ALWAYS HELPED ME WITH A PLACE TO STAY AND RIDES IM SORRY I WASNT THERE FOR YOU I WISH I WOULD OF BEEN THERE TO HELP YOU JEFF ,YOU DIED AND TO SOON I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY OTHER THAN IM SO SORRY I DIDNT HELP YOU ,I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU JEFF YOUR BUDDY FOREVER SCOTT WILL PLAY CATCH AGAIN SOMEDAY

Scott Poole

July 8, 2024

Thank you Jeff for all the great memories, what a superstar Athlete you were I will never forget looking at you giving me signal for the next pitch or you being on second base and saying you can do it Scotty ,I also heard your Dad say get ahold of one Scott,That was the greatest moment of my life hitting that home run with out you it never would of happened the two voices I heard out of all of them screaming and yelling to get a hit I am so heartbroken you have gone to heaven so soon I love and miss you Jeff you are The Greatest

Scott Poole

November 24, 2023

Miss you Jeff

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