Jeff left us on November 30, 2023 after fighting a short and cruel battle with metastatic melanoma. He was only 55. He leaves behind his wife Carrie, and children Noah, Jocelyn and Grant. He also leaves behind his brother Tim (Candi) and Stepmother Maggie, as well as nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members. Jeff was predeceased by his Father Lou and Mother Annelies.
Though the cards in which he was dealt were unimaginable and nightmarish, Jeff courageously faced each and every single day of his cancer battle with dignity, bravery, and grace; never giving up hope until his final breath. Jeff had an enormous loving heart, a great sense of humour, and a bright, outgoing personality. He lived life to the fullest every day, and excelled at everything he attempted; from surfing to snowboarding, soccer to mountain biking, drawing, painting and so much more. Jeff was smart, clever and over flowing with knowledge which he gained throughout his various life experiences, and could fix or build anything imaginable. Jeff worked hard, played hard and lived hard, and this is what his family admired the most about him.
Jeff was a gentle, loving, and fearless man who will be missed dearly by those whose lives he touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jeff on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969 216 St, Maple Ridge, BC.
April 15th, 2024
It’s unfathomable to me that this picture was taken just a year ago. That was such a fun night that I will always cherish. <3
Today with heavy heart we are attending your memorial service. Our hearts are broken for Carrie, Noah, Jocelyn, and Grant. We will always keep our last promise to you Jeff and we thank you for all the signs you continue to send.
Love Laura and Ari
April 12th, 2024
Jeff is my stepson, and his father and I have been together since 1994. We married in 2000 and his father passed away three years ago. Through the years Jeff and I have become very close with lots of wonderful memories shared.
I will never forget the time when his father and I came for the holidays. Jeff was beaming with pride showing off carpentry skills and the way he had with plants. I remember he was very skilled at creating this beautiful bonsai tree which is not an easy thing to do. It was something I noticed about Jeff in that anything he pursued he did it to perfection, and his father was like that too. He has a wife that loves him to the moon and back and three exceptionally wonderful, bright and loving children, which is something else he did too perfection. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life. He will and always will be my loving son in my heart. Rest in peace Jeff. Love you always, Maggie.
March 8th, 2024
I first ran into Jeff back in 1975 when he was around nine, maybe ten. I was coaching one of the youth teams in Cerritos, California for the club Cerritos United which we had just started two years prior. Jeff was playing for one of the other teams in our club but when I saw him play, I knew right away I wanted him to come and play for my team the Cerritos rowdies. I had played on the same teams as his father Lou and knew that if he was anything like his dad he would be a great asset to the rowdies. He turned out to be much more and much better than I expected. His team mates would call him “Boomer” because of the tremendous power behind every shot he took. I remember a tournament we played in deciding which was the best youth team under fifteen in Southern California where we ended up playing the final against the Torrance United. The game went to overtime and penalty kick with Jeff being our fifth and final penalty taker. Score and we win the tournament, lots of pressure for sure. Jeff came up to me and told me “don't worry coach we got this I’m putting the goal keeper and ball into the back of the net”. He was called “Boomer” for a reason and he did exactly what he said he would do. Over the years I have kept in touch with all of my past players and have had several email conversations with Jeff also. It was with deep sadness when learning of his passing as he never let on that he was battling a life threatening situation, but that was Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children and I know I speak for all of his Rowdies teammates when I say he will be greatly missed as he made this world a better place and made everyone that knew him a better person. Rest in peace “Boomer” big #12 we will meet again one day
March 7th, 2024
Our family had the pleasure of knowing Jeff for close to 20 years, as our daughters played soccer together. Jeff was a fabulous, caring coach and Raegan thrived when she played for him.
Carrie, Noah, Joc and Grant … I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can offer any real comfort, but know you are thought of and loved. May Ben and Jeff be enjoying a beer together and enjoying the afterlife.
Wendy, Zak, Jaime and Raegan. Xo
March 6th, 2024
Jeff became my stepbrother when his Dad Lou married my Mom over 27 years ago, but our friendship grew into a more true blood brother and sister relationship. I loved Jeff for his quick humor, fearless attitude, brilliant mind and kindness. He loved his family and was deeply committed to them. Jeff shared the same outgoing positive attitude as me and was an adrenaline junkie like me too. I remember going on the rollercoaster rides with him in our mid-twenties while my mom and Carrie just watched us run to each ride like we were giddy kids. It could be months that would pass by that I haven’t seen him but we texted. Sharing our newest tattoo, talking about some movie, sharing travel photos, getting advice from him on why guys do stupid crap in the dating world and what does it mean in “dude language”. He was brutally honest with me and I appreciated as well as respected that. His smile and presence lighted up the room whenever he went. I miss him terribly and will always love him deeply. He is and will forever be my big brother. Rest in forever peace Jeff❤️
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