Jeffrey Craig Jackson passed away suddenly on January 3rd, 2014 in Victoria, BC. He was born on November 15, 1956 in Vancouver, BC.
Predeceased by his father Duncan Jackson in 2008, Jeff is survived by his wife Susan Shepherd and two children Parker and Georgia Jackson; surrogate sons Cliff (Melissa) and Derek Stefanuk, and grandson Charlie; sister Jill MacDonald (Gary), niece Jennifer (Michael) and nephew Lanny. Jeff will be also missed by his life-long friends Pat and Dennis Hobbs.
Jeff grew up in North Vancouver where he worked with his father at L&K Lumber. Jeff was a sports enthusiast. In addition to being a soccer scoring sensation in the 1970’s and 80’s with the AA League North Shore Saints, Jeff loved to golf. One of his proudest moments was when he got his 3rd hole-in-one while golfing with his son Parker at Morningstar. In addition to his athletic abilities, Jeff loved to have a good time, so with his charm and beautiful steel blue eyes, he was always a hit with the ladies as there wasn’t anybody that could dance better than Jeff!
Jeff worked in real estate for most of his adult life and was very respected in his field for his intelligence, diligence and passion for ‘doing the right thing’. Anyone that knew Jeff knew a man with an unfiltered sense of humor and a gigantic heart. Jeff loved to entertain friends and family with stories (real & embellished). He would inspire positivity in anyone and everyone. It was very common to find him surrounded by people that were roaring in laughter.
Please join Jeff’s Celebration of Life at McCall Bros. downtown, 1400 Vancouver Street, Victoria on Thursday, January 16th at 2:30pm. A reception will follow at the McCall family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff’s memory can be sent to the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. http://victoriahomelessness.ca/get-involved/donate/
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
31 Responses
Very sad to hear of Jeff’s passing. My fondest memories were of the years I was close friends with Jeff. Our trips to the Penticton and working together. He was always thinking of or helping someone else. He will be missed by many.
So sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Always wanted to get together with him over the years, but like most of us, we get married, have kids and time goes by. But Friendship & Memories will always be there. Our condolences to Jeff’s Wife & Children.
Susan and Family,
We are so sad for your loss, here at the Neary house. Jeff was a larger than life kind of character and we can only imagine the hole left in your lives and hearts by his sudden death. You are all in our thoughts and we send love and deep condolences.
Sincerely, Dot, Brian, Jack and Josh
Our sincere condolences to you all. Susan, we remember you and Jeff in Mexico for Coco and Michael’s wedding – Jeff so full of fun. How cruel life can be. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Tina & Dave Bowers.
Susan, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Susan, Cliff, and family
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing. He really was such a nice, warm man. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and you have our deepest sympathy and condolences.
The sadness we feel with Jeff’s passing cannot be put into words. We have truly lost a great brother-in-law that we loved dearly. He has left a big hole in our family. Our thoughts are with you. Love Cindy, Jack and family
Dear Susan and family, deeply saddened about your loss of Jeff. My thoughts are with you, I know how much he will be missed, but time will heal the pain and sorrow. Take care!!
Susan my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss to you and your family. Let me know if there anything you need, my thoughts are with you
Barry
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Jeff. I didn’t know him, of course, but I can well imagine the hole that his passing leaves in your life. I do believe in prayer and I pray for you to have comfort and confidence in dealing with the loss of your husband. Please accept my very best wishes as you make your way forward from here.