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Jeffrey Van Doren Obituary
Jeff was born in New Brunswick, N.J. , on Aug. 4, 1945. He graduated from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. and from Rutgers University with a degree in Economics and Business Administration.
He was employed by Johnson & Johnson for 37 years and in 1985 moved to Jacksonville, Fla., as Director of Information Services for Vistakon. Most recently, Jeff served as Director, Global Systems. He holds several patents in the area of software development.
In 1991, the family moved to Palm Valley renovating an old Victorian home which they had transported from Jacksonville by barge and which now is famous to boaters who travel along the Intercoastal Waterway in Florida for its beauty.
An avid boater and pilot himself, Jeff has held several New Jersey glider soaring records. Well known for his colorful stories relating his numerous escapades, he will also be remembered for his enthusiastic participation in local Lighted Boat Parades.
He traveled around the world extensively with his wife and daughter and, for the past nine years, he and his family have spent their summers cruising the Bahamas.
His zest for life, his intelligence, generosity, and sense of fun, as well as his devotion to his family have always set him apart from the crowd.
Jeff leaves his wife of 21 years, Maureen (Nee Pugh) and their 15 year old daughter, Amanda. He is also survived by his parents, Lucille and Donald Van Doren of Jacksonville and by his sisters, Holly Schoenknecht and Lisa Alexander of Whidbey Island, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either The Mayo Foundation, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville FL 32224 or Community Hospice of North East Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of local arrangements.
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for Jeffrey Van Doren
Greg, Margo & Katie Hill
November 22, 2002
Maureen and Amanda, we have just learned of Jeff's illness and death. It's inconceivable that something like this could happen to a family as closeknit as yours and to a man who had such a flair for life. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
GIGI PELLETIER
November 21, 2002
It was my pleasure to know Jeff at Vistakon and always appreciated his kind support and generosity of time.
Joe and Laura Nelms
November 20, 2002
Dear Maureen and Amanda, Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. It was an honor, and always a pleasure to know Jeff. His fun loving spirit will remain in our hearts and we will pray for you to have strength now. Your friends,
Gene Nelson
November 20, 2002
Our condolences and sincere sympathy are for the family and friends, especially to Maureen and Amanda. We will offer our prayers and best wishes for Jeff's safe journey to his heavenly reward.
david gaynor
November 20, 2002
Maureen & Amanda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Gaynor & family
mike, chris, joey gavronsky
November 19, 2002
thanks for sharing with us.
mike, chris, and joey
Errett Goff
November 19, 2002
My one true hero. The fighter remains, in all of our hearts. May God bless you and your family for all time.
Roger Smith
November 19, 2002
Jeff was smart and always cool. Our long talks about when to retire led me to retire very early. I wish he'd done the same. He'll be missed by me and many others. R.I.P.
Cindy Greif
November 19, 2002
Jeff was a joy to have as a client
as well as rare and graciuos travel coach. His smile, laughter and amusing travel tales will be greatly missed.
Cindy, Kathy and Liz
Vistakon Travel Department
Mamie Anderson
November 19, 2002
Dear Maureen and Amanda,
So very sorry to read of Jeff's death. If I can do anything for you, call me 249-2069.
Joyce Barrentine
November 19, 2002
Jeff will be missed..
Dan and Carol Bierce
November 19, 2002
Maureen and Amanda, Our prayers are with you. Jeff was a true gentleman and was extremely loyal and courageous. Your tribute to him captured his greatest loves in life. I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with Jeff and to have been a friend. He possessed a unique quality to make everyone's life who knew him happier and more positive. Sincerely, Carol and Dan
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