Jeff dedicated his life to Jesus Christ in 2001 at the Bristow Christian Center. Work was no stranger to Jeff. He was only 14 years old when he started his first job at Ugly John's Boat Marina at Keystone Lake. Later he was employed by Asplund Tree Company for aproximately 2 years. Most recently, Jeff put his welding skills to work at Hammco in Owasso, OKlahoma. Jeff was proud of his accomplishments, he was a dedicated and loyal employee. He was also very proud of his pickup truck that was finally paid for.

Jeff would light up any room. His smile was infectious. His family and friends treasured his sweetness, his humor and his thoughtfulness. He was a wonderful son and a good friend. Jeff had many friends, too many to mention, but I would like to give special mention to his special friends, Ashley, Janell, Rex, Nate and Justin.

Jeff made only one big mistake in his short life and that was taking only 1 Methadone tablet he was given for a headache. That mistake proved to be a deadly one.

Jeff will be deeply missed and forever remembered. There is comfort in the loss of Jeff to know that someday we will all gather and be reunited with him in Heaven.

I would like to share this poem ~ it brings much comfort to me:

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me…

“If tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see, if the sun
should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, while
thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time
that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that
an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
she said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I’d have
to leave behind all of those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life,
I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do, it seemed almost
impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad; I thought of
all that we have shared, and all the fun we’ve had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I’d say goodbye and
kiss you and maybe see you smile.
Then I walked through Heaven’s Gates, and I felt so much at home,
as God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve promised you.” Today you
life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.
But you have been forgiven, and now at least you’re free. So won’t
you come and take my hand, and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for
every time you think of me, I’m right here in you heart.”

Please take a moment and help stop the use of Methadone:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/472711451

BUT AS THE SONG ENDS I KNOW “I’LL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY” LOVE MOM!

"Who You'd Be Today"
Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.
It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?
Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound crazy.
It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?
Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.
Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.
Some day, some day, some day.

I love you my son. You are so special to me and will never be forgotten! Love, Mom