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- Jeffrey Alan Eddy
January 20, 1958 - May 26, 2004
Indianapolis, Indiana
Date of visitation: June 1, 2004
Time of visitation: 4:00 PM
Date of service: June 2, 2004
Time of service: 10:00 AM
Funeral home: Leppert Life Story Funeral Home - Nora Chapel
Obituary:
Jeffrey Alan Eddy was optimistic and fun loving, with an enthusiasm for life. He cared about people and was understanding and compassionate. He helped others in whatever way he could. He appreciated the beauty and peace found in nature and enjoyed outdoor recreation. His greatest joy was found in his family. He was a supportive husband and father, and was completely content with what he had been given.
Eugene and Judith (Moock) Eddy had barely said "I do" when they found out that their newly established family was about to grow. On January 20, 1958, only nine months and two weeks after they were married, their first son, Jeffrey, was born. He was not an only child for long, since his twin sister Linda was only seven minutes behind. Seven minutes was enough for Jeff, and when they were older he made it a point to remind her that he was the oldest. The twins always got a lot of attention when they were in public.
Jeff and Linda were very close, described as "two peas in a pod," and shared many adventures together as youngsters. On one occasion, the duo visited the neighbor's garden and decided it would be fun to pick every single tomato and throw them over the hill. Linda later apologized, but Jeff was too shy. The neighbor was gracious and not upset with them at all. They shared many common tastes, as well. In fact, one day the two of them went to the basement and opened a very large bag of dog food, spreading it all over the basement floor. They figured if it was good enough for the dog, it was good enough for them. They both sat down and started snacking on it. They also had a common fascination with teeth after seeing the neighbor lady remove her upper denture. Try as they might, neither one of them could understand why their teeth wouldn't come out.
The Eddy family lived in Canton, Ohio, until the twins were five years old. Then they moved to Dayton, where they stayed for eight years, and then to Indianapolis. Jeff attended J. M. Holt Elementary School, Kettering Junior High and Craig Junior High, and then Lawrence Central High School, where he graduated. He was an excellent student and an outstanding swimmer. An entire wall in his bedroom was covered with his swimming ribbons. His activities and his sense of responsibility kept him busy and he was never in any trouble. He was also active in the Boy Scouts and was very proud of his accomplishment of walking the Appalachian Trail.
The Eddys were a close-knit family. Every year starting in the 1970s they would take vacations to Disney World. Jeff became so familiar with the park that his parents let him go to the attractions on his own. Jeff was very active and grew up participating in athletics with his father. They played tennis together and spent a lot of time sailing, an experience that Jeff treasued throughout his life.
Jeff attended Indiana University and during the summer worked as a lifeguard at Hillcrest Country Club. His blonde hair, whitened by the sun, his stunning tan, and his thoughtfulness got the attention of a young lady named Marlene. Marlene, a student at Butler University, caught Jeff's eye, as well. They didn't see much of each other during their freshman year, but Marlene decided to transfer to IU for her sophomore year. The couple fell in love. Jeff proposed to Marlene in a small apartment in Bloomington. Marlene was sitting at the tiny kitchen table, admiring the single rose centerpiece. During the intimate dinner, Jeff looked Marlene in the eyes and said, "Will you marry me?" Thrilled, Marlene answered, "Yes, of course!"
Jeff graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Marketing. He and Marlene were married on January 3, 1981, in Indianapolis. Jeff's nephew Dan was the ring bearer at the wedding. Like most two year olds will in that situation, he stole the show. As he was walking up the aisle, Dan looked over and saw his grandmother. Overcome with joy at seeing her, he shouted, "Nana!" Jeff and Marlene's first home was that same small apartment where they had gotten engaged.
Jeff's family lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, for many years where he sold homes for residential home builders. They moved to Denver, Colorado, four years ago, doing the same job but with the added benefit of the beautiful surroundings of the Mile High City. His career goal was to be a successful entrepreneur, following the example of his grandfather whom he admired so much. He was not as concerned about the specifics of his employment as he was about the positive, forward direction that he wanted to go.
Always, though, Jeff's family came first. The birth of their first child, Michael, brought new joy into their lives. Jeff was the first to hold their first born baby boy when he came into the world. He was a wonderful father. Later, Brian and Jon added to the joy in their household, and Jeff wholeheartedly took on his responsibility of training them to be men of integrity. All three sons remember their father's three rules: don't lie, don't cheat, and don't steal. He wanted them to be happy, to be good men, and to know that they were loved.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Marlene Eddy; three sons, Michael, Brian, and Jonathan; his parents; his twin sister, Linda K. Till; a brother, Thomas A. Eddy; two aunts, Joan Moock and Sandra Brown; an uncle, Edward Eddy; and many cousins.
Jeff passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. He was preceded in death by a brother, Steven A. Eddy. Jeff was just forty-six.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 1, from 4 - 8 PM at the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 10:00 AM in the Second Presbyterian Church Chapel. Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery. To read Jeff's complete life story, share a memory, send flowers, or make a memorial contribution to either the Second Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association, please visit his personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com.
Jeff has given his loved ones precious memories of his laughter, his life, and his love. They will always have his example of what it means to be a son, a brother, a husband, a father- a man.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay
Forever young
- Forever Young, Bob Dylan
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