Jeff was born on July 13, 1962 in Dryden, Ontario, Canada to John and Shirley Guenther, making him the fourth child after Allan, Debbie, and Dale. Not too long after came his last two siblings Terry and Jennifer completing their family of eight.
Jeff went through elementary school as a good student and an honor student in Junior High. He continued to do well until he graduated from Salmon Arm Senior Secondary School in 1980.
His first full time job was at the McKinney Sawmill. Jeff saved his money to serve on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the CANADA HALIFAX Mission, where he served from February 25, 1982 until August 26, 1983. After his mission he started working for United Furniture Warehouse.
Jeff met his wife Debbie for the first time at a Young Adult dance on November 23, 1984. They were married in the Seattle, Washington Temple on November 29, 1985.
Jeff and Debbie share 5 children together: Whittney (1986), Courtney (1988), Chelsea (1990), Nicholas (1994), and Brandon (2000). They also share 5 beautiful granddaughters together, Alexis (2010), Saige (2012), Piper (2014) Whittney & Wes' daughters, Brooklyn (2018) Courtney's daughter and Zaylee (2022) Chelsea's daughter.
Over the years they have lived in North Vancouver, Richmond, and Sumas, Washington.
Jeff was a self-employed individual starting in furniture sales and then as an electrician. He established his own business Ener-lite Sign and Lighting in 1999.
Jeff enjoyed watching Western movies, loved musicals like The Sound of Music, serving in many church positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cuddling his favourite cat Simba, and spending time with his family.
Jeff was well loved by all his family and friends and will be deeply missed. Until we meet again 💗
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 11:30 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 30635 Blueridge Dr, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5W3.
Following the funeral service a graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm at Musselwhite Cemetery, 35301 Old Yale Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C5.
Following the graveside service, a reception will be held at the church starting at 2:30 pm.
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