IN THE END, JESUS WINS!

Born and raised in Boise, Jeffrey attended The Ambrose School from K-12 and had many close friends and fellow Lacrosse players there. He served in the Calvary Chapel Boise Children’s Ministry, was active in Youth Group, and was looking forward to serving the Lord in whatever capacity He led. Jeffrey loved life  and sought to fill it to the max - motorcycles, diving and spearfishing, butterfly knives, and hunting of all kinds. He loved those around him with sincerity and passion and shared his contagious smile with everyone he met.

Jeffrey was attending his second semester at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murietta, California. He was thrilled being so close to the ocean where he could go spear fishing and free diving while he attended school. We often teased that we thought he thought he was on a permanent vacation. It was a perfect place for a young man who loved Jesus and the sunshine, to be around like minded believers, and to pursue God’s calling in his life. 

On Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at about 11:40 pm, Jeffrey was returning from playing volleyball off-campus with his friends. As he was returning to his dorm, he hit a curb sending him into a large concrete elementary school sign. There were two friends following behind, who immediately called 911 and prayed for their friend. While they waited for the emergency services, a Christian woman was nearby and heard the accident. God spoke to her heart, GO. She found Jeffrey unconscious and knelt down as Lord directed her laying her hand on his heart to pray. She saw the cross he wore around his neck and his Calvary Chapel Bible College sweatshirt, and knew that Jeffrey was a believer. As she began to pray she visibly saw Jeffrey relax and receive the Lord’s peace.
 

An ambulance arrived and took him to Inland Valley Medical Center. The woman who had prayed for him, joined his friends at the hospital to continue in prayer. He was in critical condition in the emergency room.  About 20 minutes later, Dan and Julie were notified that Jeffrey’s heart had stopped and they were not able to revive him.  Later it was discovered that his heart was irreparably damaged in the crash. The doctors marked his passing at 12:36 am, on Thursday, February 15th, when he crossed into eternity and the outstretched arms of Jesus. We are all comforted to know that the Lord was with Jeffrey from the first moment through the very end.

Jeffrey loves Jesus! That love shined brightly through his beautiful smile, his passion for life, and his care for others. We will miss him dearly but know that someday soon we'll be together with him again, worshipping together at the feet of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.