Tom Jeffery

Fremont, Utah - Our charming and witty, loving and kind father, grandfather, and friend, Thomas Alfred Jeffery, 69, passed away April 26, 2021, at his home in Fremont, after his heart was broken from losing the love of his life. They are together again. He was born June 24, 1951, in Richfield, Utah, a son of Garn and Colleen Jeffery. He graduated from Wayne High School, class of 1969, and attended Southern Utah University in Cedar City for one quarter. He married the love of his life, Virginia Hunt, January 11, 1969. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George temple May 7, 1983. He worked as a mechanic and at a gas station in Salt Lake before coming back to Wayne County to work on the family farm and ranch. He spent time working on road construction with his dad. The best years of his life were spent running the farm and ranch with his dad and brother, with his wife and daughters by his side. Tom was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings. He loved anything to do with horses and cattle. He spent a few years racing Jeeps and climbing hills like the Widow Maker in Northern Utah. His greatest achievement (according to him) was his daughters and grandchildren. He had a special relationship with each and every one of them. Dad served on many committees and worked as a Wayne District board member, a Wayne County commissioner, and a member of the Fremont Irrigation board. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, the Lion’s Club, and was a committee member on many other organizations. Grandpa Tom had the best sense of humor. He was the strongest man you’d ever meet, and he lived a remarkable life with his best girlfriend by his side. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Gunnison Hospice, especially Teri Leavitt, Connie Durfey, Mary Graham, and Julie Jeffery for the tender care of our beloved dad. Tom is survived by his daughters, Nichol and Stony Stringham; Teri Ann and Evan Leavitt, all Fremont; Wendy and Tracy Potter, Torrey; Lacey and Doug Agren, Gunnison; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and sister and brother, Jessie and Phil Pace, Torrey; and Mike Jeffery, Fremont. He is preceded in death by his parents, Garn and Colleen Jeffery; and parents-in-law, Loyd and Inez Hunt. He has many friends and acquaintances who will mourn his death, as well. Funeral services will by held at the Fremont LDS Ward chapel Friday, April 30, at 1 P.M., where friends are invited to a viewing Friday morning from 11-12:30 P.M. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina.