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Jeff Henderson Obituary
Friends and colleagues of the long-serving journalism professor at Texas State University-San Marcos said he wasn't one to lecture pedantically. Rather, his style made students feel as if he were just sharing knowledge.
Henderson died Thursday after being hospitalized for a heart illness. He was 67.
"He instilled a love of newspapers in his students," said San Marcos City Council Member Kim Porterfield, who was a student of Henderson's in the 1980s. "He was a great professor. He was very interested in his students and encouraged us to really reach in our writing."
Henderson was also an adviser for the University Star, Texas State's student newspaper.
Porterfield said he is one of the reasons that she can't start her day without reading a newspaper.
Henderson and his wife, Sharon, were married for 44 years and had two daughters, Laura Henderson Humphries and Tiffany Henderson, and two grandchildren. His wife said that Henderson was "great fun" and that they enjoyed traveling across the country, both for fun and for her husband's research.
"He had a great sense of humor," she said.
Jeff Henderson was born in Texon, in West Texas, and studied at Sul Ross State University, which friend Don Anders described as "the other love of his life."
A professional writer for more than 40 years, Henderson worked at a number of news outlets, including the Odessa American, the San Angelo Standard-Times, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and several television stations.
Anders said Henderson had heart problems for many years but took them in stride.
"He'd take whatever life gave him and made the best of it," Anders said. "Jeff was a true journalist in the closest sense of the term. ... It was about sharing your thoughts on an event with the world."
Sharon Henderson said that her husband was proud of a Western novel he had written, "Marshal of Broken Pick," which was published in January. "He was so excited he had actually published a book and could hold it in his hands," she said. "It was a labor of love."
Henderson worked at Texas State for 29 years. While there, he was named a professor emeritus, and a Texas Intercollegiate Press Association scholarship was created in his honor. He served as the head of the association for more than 20 years and was one of the group's first Hall of Fame inductees.
A funeral for Henderson will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in San Marcos.
Henderson also "cared about us outside of the classroom," said Mark Hendricks, a Texas State spokesman who was a student of Henderson's in the late 1970s.
Humphries said in a statement that her father would have a special message for his former students:
"Know that if you are one of his 'kids,' he's counting on you to be a part of the 'what's next' in the world of Journalism."
Patrick George, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF; [email protected]; 445-3851
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeff Henderson
Don Newbury
August 3, 2009
To the Henderson Family: Brenda and I have just learned of Jeff's passing, and join you in sympathy as a great life is remembered. Upon my arrival at Sul Ross as a young journalism teacher, I immediately recognized the potential, commitment and zeal of this journalism student who was destined to become an outstanding educator. That he was immensely successful is no surprise whatever, and that he taught "the right way" (as a friend and champion) didn't surprise, either.
May God's peace and warm memories of Jeff sustain all of you in the living of these days.
July 13, 2009
My dad worked with Curtis, and I graduated with Donnie, but I'm pretty sure Jeff would not remember me. I wanted to let you know how very much I enjoyed Jeff's e-mails. It was really nice to keep up with classmates and friends through him. I'm sure he will be missed by many people like me who really didn't know him but loved his e-mails. God bless all of you.
Paquita (Glass) Johnson
Class of 1966
Jan Barron Pitts
July 3, 2009
Sharon, I just today heard of Jeff's passing. I had to ask twice because I could not believe it. I am so glad I got to see the two of you in Alpine in April and spend some time visiting. Glad I bought Jeff's book which I thoroughly enjoyed. You have my heartfelt sympathy having experienced the same loss last August. The Lord's grace is sufficient. He has seen me through it and I know He will give you the comfort and strength you need.
Glenda Grissom Parmentier
June 23, 2009
Sharon, I just received my Crane News
today here in San Jose, CA and was shocked to read of Jeff's passing. We had just exchanged emails the last of May re the gathering & photo of Ron, Tom, Shirley and you. I am so sorry for your loss! Jeff will truly be missed by many of us. He leaves many good memories. I was looking forward to the 2010 CHS All Class Reunion. Sincerely, Class of 1960
Teri (Brown) Brooks
June 23, 2009
Sharon, Laura and Tiff - El Jefe will be missed! He drew student journalists to him with his sense of humor and enthusiasm for the profession. Thank you for sharing him with all of us through the years.
Mike Haynes
June 22, 2009
I knew Jeff through TIPA while I was an adviser at Texas Tech and now at Amarillo College. I never will forget his frenetic pace and his enthusiastic reading of award winners' names at the TIPA convention.
I will be watching my "Miss Congeniality" DVD again to see Jeff in the crowd of that movie in San Antonio. That's just one example of his fun-loving nature.
His family and friends are in my prayers.
Clarence Miller
June 20, 2009
Sharon, Laura, and Tiffan,
I think Jeff would have been very proud of his funeral. Tiffany did a great job under difficult circumstances. The other speakers shared a lot of insight about Jeff. I am from Crane but 7 years older and did not know Jeff personally. However, there seems to always be a bond with anyone who lived in Crane or drove slowly through the town twice.
I know that you are proud of Jeff and have a lot of memories that will stay with you.
Bless you in this time of sorrow.
Clarence Miller
Gracie Campos
June 18, 2009
Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leslie Williams
June 17, 2009
I was so saddened to hear about Jeff's passing. Jeff was someone who saw great potential in every student. I will forever be grateful for the guidance and shepherding that he gave to me while I worked for TIPA and attend SWTSU. He will be greatly missed.
Love,
Leslie Tate Williams
Bill Steele
June 17, 2009
I never met Jeff, but I know his daughter Laura, his son-in-law Mark, and grandson Hank. They're very special people. Laura has designed a book of mine which is being published. I have enjoyed the company of Mark, Hank, and her on a caving adventure, and they were a joy to be with. Through them, I'm sure I've sensed some of what Jeff was like.
June 16, 2009
Sharon and Family.....
I am so very saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. He was such a dear friend to me. I first met Jeff when I was a freshman and he was a senior at Crane High School. We quickly became dear friends. When I was in danger of failing a math class, he tutored me.
I lost touch with Jeff for many years, but he found me on Classmates.com in 2000. I was so shocked to hear from him again. We emailed back and forth about our lives, then saw each other again at the 2000 Crane High School reunion. It was so wonderful to see him again.
Jeff always called me "Susita" in high school and continued to do so after that 2000 reunion.
What an accomplished life he had. So may people are so grateful for what he did for them. His legacy will live on forever.
Sharon, I pray for you and your family during this most difficult time. I pray that you somehow find the strength to continue on without Jeff. He will be missed by so many people.
I miss him already.....
Susie "Susita" Hudson Marines, Class of 1963
Julie Gomez
June 16, 2009
Sharon,
I can't even imagine how you must feel.
But know that you will always have Jeff
in your heart and he will always be their for you in spirit. He was a wonderful grandfather,father and husband. God Bless you and your family.
Love
Julie T. Gomez
Friend & Ex-Crockett Co-Worker
Missy Egan
June 16, 2009
Laura, Hank, Liv, Mark, Tiff and Mrs. Henderson,
As a friend of the Humphries clan who only met Jeff a time or two I am saddened that I did not know this man! Laura, Hank and Liv know that he will live on in each of you, he will still crack you up and bring you to your knees when you are least expecting it. I am saddened for your loss - Blessings to you all.
Jim Sernoe
June 16, 2009
I worked with Jeff for many years in TIPA and always admired his dedication to the organization. He will be missed.
June 16, 2009
Sharon, Laura and Tiffany,
We were deeply saddened when we learned about Jeff's passing. What a wonderful person, always full of happiness and laughter, sometimes a jab or two for grins. We are so thankful to have known him. What a great friend.
Rowe and I were so glad we got to visit with Jeff and Sharon the other day at the Record. We talked about old times and what all the kids and grands are doing. It was great to reminisce and to see you both again.
Karen Ray
John Armistead
June 16, 2009
Ah, I am so sad...this early plain has lost such a character in Jeff. Heaven's gain, our loss.
Jefe, you do know you are directly responsible for my getting into journalism, don't you? Yeah, you know, and you are chuckling. You are responsible for so many of my successes and my adventures in journalism and writing and teaching.
Jeff, I loved you as a friend and fellow wordsmith. Sharon, I wish I could wave a wand or some other magical instrument and bring Jeff back, but I guess it doesn't work that way. Heaven now has another rascal to contend with. There was only one Jeff Henderson in the history of the world.
Sharon, I am so sorry. God bless you and Laura and Tiffany. I will shed a tear of joy for the life that was Jefe.
John Armistead
Vonna and Dee Johnson
June 16, 2009
Sharon and girls,
Peace be with you during this time of such great loss. Know that your husband and dad was loved by many and will be missed by more.
His dedication and service to so many will missed as will his great sense of humor. His Crane Updates were wonderful and appreciated by so many.
God's comfort to you and your family.
Mildred & Judy Simmons
June 16, 2009
How saddened we were to hear of Jeff's passing My mother remembers him when he was in diapers and his mother brought him in to the grocery store to shop.
He shared his gift of writing with us all and tied us together with the Crane Newsletter.How lucky we were to have had him for this short time.
Our thought and prayers are with the entire Henderson family at this time.
Liz McDonald
June 16, 2009
Dearest Henderson Family...I worked with Jeff at TXST. I have always thought so much of him, loved his sense of humor and his ability to dream beyond what life had shown him,and his devotion to his wife and family. It was that devotion that touched me so deeply.
The loss is unexpected, yet...we all must go. When it is all said and done, it can be said of Jeff-he loved and was loved...he lived and still lives in the lives of all he came into contact with. He made his mark and will forever be missed.
Through our faith, we can be certain that Jesus has gone ahead and prepared a place for him. Though he may have accomplished much as the world measures, his true legacy is in those he leaves behind...a story, still untold.
It is through our faith that we now pray for God's gentle hand to cover the family during this time of loss and the years to come.
Helen Havelka
June 15, 2009
Sharon, Laura and Tiffany,
thank you for sharing your husband and father with us. He was more than a journalism professor - he was a special friend and mentor. He made a huge impact on so many lives. He will be missed. God bless you all.
Larry Carter
June 15, 2009
Dearest Henderson Family,
Although my time with Jeff at Sul Ross was short, I knew from the first time I met him that he would remain in my mind and heart forever. It was wonderful to see him in San Antonio for the last SR reunion there. After losing a grandson in January, I know the grief you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. God Bless you all.
Cheryl Carr
June 15, 2009
To Jeff's family, I was so sorry to hear of Jeff's brief illness and passing. I remember so many late nights in the Star newsroom cutting and pasting stories under Jeff's gentle guidance (the old days!) What a great legacy to know that he made a difference to so many careers, lives. I really am glad I got to see Jeff again at the Star reunion a few years ago. Wish I could be there with you on Wednesday to celebrtate his life! Take care and God bless!
Don Spiller
June 15, 2009
We treasure memories and shared college years of Jeff and Shari. Hope to see you before long. Love,
Don and Anita Spiller
frank segura
June 15, 2009
my prayers to Jeff's family, I am proud to have known Jeff, a very wonderful person, who helped us at the Gary Job Corps training center by serving on our advisory board during my tenure there. Very knowledgeable who gave of his time willingly. It was with his help that we were able to set-up a pre press department. I will miss his smile and his friendship. May god bless him and may he rest in peace.
Bob and Lois Templeton
June 15, 2009
Jeff will be greatly missed by his family of Texas college journalism advisers. I knew him for almost 25 years, with many knowing him much longer. We used to plan the on-site newswriting and photo contest of TIPA, including the famous shark attack in Corpus Christi, the almost too-real drug bust at DFW Airport, the Playboy Magazine Playmate speech with women lib protesters (broken glass flying everywhere) in San Marcos, and many others.
And, of course, there were the "family reunions" at the three TCCJA conventions in Midland and the Prude Ranch. What wonderful memories. Sharon, Lois and I very much enjoyed sitting with you two at many of the recent TIPA Hall of Fame luncheons. We had so much in common. We will continue to visualize Jeff at many future conventions.
Our deepest prayers and thoughts go out to you Sharon and your family.
Bob and Lois Templeton
Paul & Molly Yeager
June 15, 2009
A wonderful example for so many of us. He lived life to the fullest.
Addie Woodard
June 15, 2009
Sharon,
Peace and understanding are my prayer for you and your family!
Addie Woodard
Kim Haynes Hollensead
June 15, 2009
Dear Henderson Family,
I'm certain that you know how much Jeff touched the lives of his students at SWT. He was by far one of my favorite professors and I think of him often. Please know that we are keeping you in our prayers at this sad time, but that his memory will live on in each of the students that he taught.
Lynn and Sandy Thompson
June 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We did so enjoy Jeff's Crane News Updates keeping us informed of all the news from our classmates. We will miss his humorous offerings. God bless!
Lynn and Sandy Thompson
Sean Claes
June 15, 2009
It's really hard to describe how "El Jefe" impacted my life. He remains in my memory a teacher, friend, comic, prankster, conscience, parent, author, biggest promoter of Dublin Dr. Pepper, and a major inspiration. Thank you Henderson family for sharing this amazing individual with me, us, and the world. My life is much better for having known him.
Steve Lang
June 15, 2009
Dear Sharon:
May friends love comfort you and God's love bring you peace. It has been my privilege to know you and Jeff over my years at Sul Ross. You are exceptional people. I will always cherish our last visit this past spring.
Kindest regards,
Craig and Beth Nicholson
June 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Viki Hicks
June 15, 2009
Sharon,
Please know that you and your daughters are in our thoughts and prayers. I am praying for God's peace and for sweet memories.
Marinell Turnage
June 14, 2009
I first knew of Jeff because he lived a block from us (the Horne family) on 23rd Street in Crane, Texas, but he was about 10 years older than me, closer to the age of my sister. Recently I was on his e-mail list for updates about Crane Exes. Was so sad to hear about his illness and death. Am looking forward to reading his novel. May God give his family peace and comfort at this time of loss.
June 14, 2009
I have known Jeff since childhood as we went to church together. He was one year behind me in school. I have enjoyed the Crane Updates and will miss then very much. Jeff will be missed by many but just rejoice that he knew the Lord and is in heaven now.
Norma (Horne) Lewis
June 14, 2009
Dear Sharon and girls,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss.To me Jeff was a man who shared his zest for life in his writings and in every encounter that I had with him. He was also a man with a big heart and I shall always smile when I recall the day at Crockett School he even let me listen to his heart"click"!
Dee Dee Winfield, Athens,Texas
Bill Edmiston
June 14, 2009
Sharon and family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you.
Jeff & I attended Odessa College at the same time and we saw each other at the every 5 year all class reunion.
I remember one time at college in the photo lab he took a picture of me standing on my head and then, if I remember correctly, he superimposed my picture in a 5 gallon drinking water jug.
Wonderful memories.
Jeff will be missed by so many.
I enjoyed the class updates for the last few years.
Sincerely,
Bill & Claudia Edmiston
Roberto Galvan
June 14, 2009
I shall always remember Jeff as an excellent photographer and a good friend. Whenever I look at the photos that accompany my anthology of poetry, I always recall the trip he made to San Antonio to take them. I know that all of us his friends, will miss him sorely.
Roberto Galvan
June 14, 2009
We will all miss the Crane updates that Jeff so enjoyed sending. Thru the years he and I engaged in a friendly competition of scooping each other. We finally agreed that I would be his feed and he would produce the finished product. At some point he sent me his list and from that list I was able to notify over 200 of his friemds of his passing. It sounds strange to say that a person has over 200 friends. But, when I was talking to Sharon on Wednesday before he left us on Thursday, she reminded me that we are but a small group of people who knew and loved him. And after reading the obituary and the guest book, she may even be surprised at the number of people whose lives he touched. When I talked to Sharon we discussed Jeff's book and how proud he was of it. I told her that Mrs. Browning he read it and loved it. Jeff and Mrs. Browning had a special relationship and Sharon knew how much that praise would mean to Jeff. He was a great ambassador for Crane and will truly be missed. Much love to the family for sharing him with us thru the years.
Fredda Bishop Arney
Anna Silva
June 14, 2009
I'm going to really miss you "Big Brother". My heart and prayers to all of your Family. Thank you for keeping us all connected over the years.
With sadness and love,
"Lil Sis" Anna Alexander Silva
Mary Anne Bullard-Reed
June 14, 2009
To Jeff's family:
I started first grade with Jeff and we finished together 12 years later. He was talented in the arts even then and none of us will ever forget the skits he wrote and performed with his close friends Tom Chick, Ronnie Weiser, James Coker, Steve Johnson and anyone else who was willing to do Three Stooges or Marx Bros. His voice raised the roof as he sang the leads in The Mikado, HMS Penifore, and other presentations. He wrote with his own definable style for the school paper and annual staff. He joined forces with the love of his life, Sharon, and kept setting higher and higher goals. I am so proud to have been called his friend of fifty years. Jeff will be missed every time any of us get together for any occasion. He loved his wife and daughters above every thing in his life.
Paul Henderson
June 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kathy Lawrence
June 14, 2009
Sharon and family,
Jeff was a journalist's journalist and an adviser's adviser. I valued his friendship throughout my 26 years of college advising and consider the many students he touched through TIPA and at Texas State to be fortunate indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
MARY HEARD
June 14, 2009
JEFF WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, I HAVE READ AND SAVED HIS E MAILS FOR YEARS, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO US ALL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY. SINCERELY, MARY JO BLUE HEARD (CLASS OF 58 IN CRANE ISD.)
G. Thompson
June 14, 2009
God bless and keep you at this time. Jeff was a good person and will be missed.
June 14, 2009
Sharon - I was so sorry to hear about Jeff.My best thoughts to you and your girls. Susan Tilka (Mary Hennessy's mom)
Sherry Simpson
June 14, 2009
I am so sad to hear of Jeff's passing. I have appreciated the Crane news he has so faithfully sent out to Crane exes for the past several years. I send my deepest sympathy to Jeff's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Clancy McVey
June 14, 2009
I'm saddened to hear of Jeff's death. He was a friend from Crane. We had reconnected at a class reunion a couple of years ago. He was a great person, a terrific journalist, and a true friend. He will be missed.
Mike McIlvain
June 14, 2009
It is difficult to add much more than what's already been said -- Jeff was a great teacher, person, and he had a way of making you see your own perspectives on issues better than before. Jeff is one of the few in this world that I truly would like to emulate as much as possible. I wanna be like Jeff.
Bob Shrader
June 14, 2009
When I was first hired as a lecturer in the Department of Journalism at SWT back in 1978, Jeff was there to offer support and encouragement to this former broadcast news director, a neophyte to the front of the classroom.
The department was very small back then, and virtually all of the faculty members had significant experience in the profession of journalism. Jeff used his experience to offer student journalists a unique, real-world working environment at the newspaper.
Under his guidance The University Star was no public relations rag for the university. Jeff’s students practiced real journalism. He taught his students that what they did was extremely important to our society, and they should work hard to get the story and get it right. When some high-level administrator called to complain about an embarrassing story, Jeff was the buffer between these intimidating mucky-mucks and the young reporters and editors.
When I started a student radio station at SWT, Jeff was the strongest advocate for the station within our department, knowing the value of a working media outlet as the best training tool. Back in those days, both of us begged, borrowed and accepted hand-me-down equipment and furniture to keep our student media operations running.
For many years, Jeff served as the executive director of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, a group representing journalism departments at college and universities in Texas. He worked many long-hour days each year, executing plans, programs and student contests for the TIPA annual convention. Jeff took on this extra responsibility because he understood the importance of convention participation for his students.
Eventually, our KTSW office was moved next door to The University Star, and Jeff and I talked virtually every day. Jeff cared deeply about his students, and they returned that love. He often received phone calls or visits from these now-professional journalists. I loved Jeff, too, and I’ll miss him.
Anonymous
June 14, 2009
He was my professor when I majored in journalism back at Southwest Texas State and he was amazing!
I am so sorry to read that he is gone from us not and into that big newsroom in Heaven.
I wish I could read what he has to say about it.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to his family.
Forrest Smith
June 13, 2009
Jeff used to invite his class members to lay their ear on his chest to hear the valve go click-click. He was good to me when I needed to have some good given to me. Thankful to have known Jeff, who knew me in the Roger Bennett days, Class of 1987
Ray Evans
June 13, 2009
I met Jeff in 1962 when we were students at Odessa College. His friendship helped me survive 40-plus years as a newspaperman. There was no one better.
David Munger TSU '82
June 13, 2009
Thank you and blessings to Jeff's family for sharing this great man with all of us through the years!
Jeff was one of the few professors that I got to call by his first name. He was without pretense. He was a hands-on teacher whose passion for journalism made the challenges of newspaper work fun. He "put the ink" into many student's veins. As student newspaper advisor, Jeff helped young student editors negotiate their first "personnel issues" in the newsroom. He nurtured young talent and often knew where one might fit best and make the best contribution in the business.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff's passing, but his contribution to my life remains as alive as ever!
Rana Williamson
June 13, 2009
Jeff was my friend first and my teacher second -- or maybe the two were so mixed up there was no way of really sorting it all out. He asked more of me than I thought I could give and praised me for it more than I know I deserved. I use the things he taught me every day, as a journalist and a human being, and my life is far richer for having been touched by his.
Carla Sisk
June 13, 2009
Laura,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Daddy. I know it was too fast and too soon. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God to hold all of you in His healing hands.
Much Love!
Shelley Whittington-Mathis
June 13, 2009
I remember having Mr. Henderson as a teacher when I was at SWT in 1987. He was a wonderful, fun-loving teacher who loved his job and his students so much. I never got the impression that he was one who just came to work because it was a job but he came to work to open our minds, teach us about the newspaper business and teach us to write. Thank you for your contribution in my life. May God Bless you and your family and grant them peace at this very difficult time.
Al Prazolam
June 13, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Kirk Bohls
June 13, 2009
Jeff was a terrific teacher and an even finer person. I knew him when I taught at then-Southwest Texas State for 13 years and knew no better, more caring teacher. Just loved his perpetually upbeat manner and positive attitude. This friend will be sorely missed. God bless him.
Roger Keim
June 13, 2009
To me, like so many others, Jeff was a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. We hadn't talked for almost a decade, but I thought of him often. His influence on the course of my life and the person I have become can never be diminished. He was, and will always be, an inspiration to me.
Gary Delz
June 13, 2009
God Bless the Family, I didn't even know Jeff was ill. Once he found out that I was a Delz and a musician, he wrote and promoted many nice articles and comments on me and my band when we would play San Marcos. Thanks for the memories Jeff.
Val Ford
June 13, 2009
Jeff enlightened young minds like my own, and challenged us to think, write and make history. He was much loved for his whit and intelect, and will be missed by his students and collegues who will never forget him.
Beth Darnell
June 13, 2009
Sharon, May the Lord give you comfort during this time. I've thought of you during these last few day and prayed when I did. You Curves friend, Beth
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