Jeff was such a kind, thoughtful, and larger-than-life person — always ready to lend a hand and share a laugh. We’ll never forget the memories of him helping us fix the bathroom in our old house and building the deck on our new one. I can hear him blasting his rock music, now. ;) 

Please know that we’re thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, and holding you close in our hearts.

With love and sympathy,

The Aellens

I remember when Amy met Jeff and he worked at the pizza place. He was so SoCal! He was also very sweet and friendly and he was amazing to my cousin.  I loved his ambition that moved them across the country, even though we missed them over here in AZ. I loved to see how hard he worked to take care of her and their girls and his family on the East Coast. I loved to watch the haunts year after year and how they got bigger and better and got the community involved. I would show people at work his Madhaunter Facebook page and brag that he was my cousin's husband. I watched their marriage and how connected and in love they still were and I bragged about that too and showed my kids. I saw him support his daughter's dreams and that he was a daughter dad that help raise strong, confident, independent women. I didn't get to have many conversations with Jeff, even though he's my cousin in law, but I could see the man he was and we should all be so happy to leave the kind of mark he's left on the world. 

AmyLynn, I'm so so sorry sweetheart, I would take this for you if I could. Of all the couples I know, you two were meant to grow old together and my heart breaks with you. I know it's been a hot minute since we talked, but I love you and I am here for absolutely anything you 3 need. We love you more than I say and our hearts are with you and Jeff's family. 

Heather Johnson Carver

Jeff was a good friend to so many including myself. As so many have said, he was someone who was larger than life. He was always active, gave so much of himself  in doing something for so many people.

 May he rest now.

 My condolences to his family and friends. He was the glue that brought so many of us together, he took great care of his family. I hope  that his family knows that if they need help with something , that they can reach out and ask us.