Jeff was born June 26, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to Wayne and Elaine Williams and passed away on July 14, 2018 in Helena, MT.
He graduated with honors from Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, Virginia. Jeff later earned a Liberal Arts Degree from Paul Smiths College in Saranac Lake, New York. He was self-employed as a painting contractor for many years. He then became a district manager for Columbia Paint Company for several years; he eventually opened his Williams and Father Fuller-O’Brien dealership in Helena with his dad. Jeff later became a supervisor with the state liquor warehouse overseeing their stores in central Montana. Following the privatization of liquor stores he was hired by the MT Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, retiring as the bureau chief of the procurement and contract bureau in 2011.
Jeff was married to his soulmate Debera for 28 years. They were inseparable during their life together; boating, fishing, and camping at Canyon Ferry and Hauser Lake with friends and family. They enjoyed golfing, playing the machines at Smith’s, hosting family cook outs on their deck and snow birding in Yuma, AZ. Jeff really enjoyed life and was happiest when making people laugh. He adored and was proud of his extended family, especially 2 year- old Jacey who brought a lot of joy to “Papa” Jeff.
Jeff is survived by loving wife Deb, mother Elaine Williams, brother Mark (Annette) Williams, sons Adam (Stephanie) Williams, Jonathon Williams, stepson CSM John (Amber) Christiansen, stepdaughters Nicole (Tyson) Pallister and Jamie (Doug) Osborn, grandchildren Jacey Christiansen, Pjaden, Tiana, and Talon Pallister; J T, Zane, and Brady Gehring; Aron and Daniel Osborne; niece Erin (Heath) LaFromboise, nephew Paul Williams and great niece and nephew Maysa and Leighton LaFromboise.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. Please join Jeff’s family for a celebration of his life that will be held at Jeff and Deb’s home @ 2pm on July 21, 2018.
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John Kamany says
Prayers out to all of Jeff’s family. Especially his Mother whom just lost her husband 6 days earlier, Jeff’s Wife Debbie, and his brother Mark.
Praying fo ef all
John (Corky) Kamany
Randy murgel says
Debbie and family, We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Randy and Gail
Debbie Kockler says
Debbie and family
I am in total shock to hear of Jeff’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
RUSTY GUSTINE says
Deb and family, I’m sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff will greatly be missed by all. Jeff you may be gone, but will never be forgotten, Rest In Peaces my friend.
Curt Synness says
Condolences to Jeff’s family for your loss. Will always have good memories of working with Jeff during my painting career.
Mary Phelps says
Debbie
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
“Mike” & Charlie Phelps
DONNA KAMANY says
Uncle Buff you are loved and missed. Hope and I will keep you in our hearts forever.
Audrey Blomquist says
Sending prayers and sympathy to the family. I know Jeff from his days at Williams and Father years ago. May the love and support of family and friends comfort you.
Linda Streeter says
Debby, i was so sad to hear about this. Prayers and hugs to you and your family. He was such a all around Special guy always made me laugh and smile.
Pat and Charlie Davis says
Dearest Deb,
Charlie and I are so sorry and sad to hear of Jeff’s passing. You and Jeff were two of our dearest friends in Montana and I think of you often since we moved away. We have so many wonderful memories of the good times. You and your family are in our thoughts and we pray for comfort. Love you, my friend.
Jack Roberts says
Deb, Lynn and I are so sorry for your loss. We had so much fun camping with you and Jeff at the lake.
Jack and Lynn Roberts
Julie Otto says
Met Jeff through Art Otto, 1973. Games of horseshoes in Eastchester,house painting, and hide and seek. Always fun with Jeff. Really missed the good times when he chose to move west and he never looked back. Maribeths’ cousin was married to my cousin Doug and we had fun times. Sorry to hear his life was taken too soon, glad he left a lot of great memories to be treasured! Julie
Mark and Tobie McDonnell says
Being around Jeffry was a guaranteed giggle and a belly laugh. He had a huge heart and such a great outlook on life. There’s not many people I allow myself to get close to but he was one of them. Tobie and I will miss him very much. But he will be in our memory and heart forever. Our condolences to the entire family.
Diane Tordale says
Deb,
Sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing. He was a great guy and a lot of fun. I really enjoyed working with him throughout the years.
My condolences.
Maribeth Schulz says
Elaine, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with Jeff’s family.
Trudy Rowbottom says
Deb, so sorry to learn of Jeff’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time. God Bless you and your family…..sincere condolences…Richard & Trudy