William Richard Jeffrey
William Richard Jeffrey, 67, Grand Forks, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 14, 2013, with his family at his side, after losing his short and courageous battle with cancer.William was born on March 24, 1945 in Fargo, ND and adopted by Harvard F. and Mary (Brossart) Jeffrey. He was raised in Grand Forks and attended St. Michael's School, and later attended Valley Middle School and Central High School. William served in the North Dakota National Guard from 1965 to 1971 as a cook for the Grand Forks 231st Engineering Unit. William recently celebrated his 46th wedding anniversary with his wife, Lois (Fontaine) Jeffrey, whom he married on August 20, 1966. They had two children, Annette and Richard. William was a baker for Hugo's for 44 years before his retirement in 2008. Starting work there at the age of 19, he was a part of the first original team of bakers. After his retirement, he then had a part time job as a warehouse helper and truck driver with the Grand Forks Public Schools Child Nutrition Program, where he was employed until his passing. Bill will be remembered for his love of his family, his quiet manner, his smile, and his willingness to always help others. His family would like to thank Altru Hospice and the Altru Cancer Center for the care they gave to Bill.
- William Richard Jeffrey
William Richard Jeffrey
William Richard Jeffrey, 67, Grand Forks, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 14, 2013, with his family at his side, after losing his short and courageous battle with cancer.
William was born on March 24, 1945 in Fargo, ND and adopted by Harvard F. and Mary (Brossart) Jeffrey. He was raised in Grand Forks and attended St. Michael's School, and later attended Valley Middle School and Central High School. William served in the North Dakota National Guard from 1965 to 1971 as a cook for the Grand Forks 231st Engineering Unit. William recently celebrated his 46th wedding anniversary with his wife, Lois (Fontaine) Jeffrey, whom he married on August 20, 1966. They had two children, Annette and Richard. William was a baker for Hugo's for 44 years before his retirement in 2008. Starting work there at the age of 19, he was a part of the first original team of bakers. After his retirement, he then had a part time job as a warehouse helper and truck driver with the Grand Forks Public Schools Child Nutrition Program, where he was employed until his passing. Bill will be remembered for his love of his family, his quiet manner, his smile, and his willingness to always help others. His family would like to thank Altru Hospice and the Altru Cancer Center for the care they gave to Bill.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, Grand Forks, ND; daughter, Annette Brown, Colorado Springs, CO; son Richard (Christie) Jeffrey, Rosemount, MN; grandchildren, Alyssa Brown and Ashley Brown, Colorado Springs, CO and Tyson Jeffrey and Ryan Jeffrey, Rosemount, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a 4:30 p.m. rosary service and a 7:00 p.m. vigil service in The Historic Norman Funeral Home - Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel, Grand Forks. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the liturgy in the church on Thursday.
Burial: Calvary Catholic Cemetery North, Grand Forks, ND, in the spring.
Military Honors: Members of the American Legion Post 157, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3817 and the North Dakota National Guard.
The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com
(The Historic Norman Funeral Home, 2950 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND)
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