Jeffrey Heller
January 05, 2015
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Jeffrey John Heller, 41, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family January 5, 2015 after a strong fight with cancer.
Jeff was born December 11, 1973, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John and Dawn (Martin) Heller. He had the most vibrant and outgoing personality; truly touching the lives of everyone he met. He was a bright star and dedicated employee to all patients and co-workers who had the pleasure of his warm welcome at East Village Chiropractic where he worked for the past 8 1/2 years.
Jeff was an avid New York Yankee and Duke University fan. Jeff’s love and appreciation for baseball (and basketball) proved to leave a lasting impression on hundreds of kids, and parents alike. His passion, spirit, and loyalty to those he coached was felt by many. You couldn’t miss Jeff at any sporting event without hearing his encouragement and drive for the boys he loved to coach, including taking his Grandview Little League boys to the state finals for the Little League World Series. His passion for youth sports, his dedication to every child coached, was just a small piece of his sparkling personality.
Jeff was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2014. He had an abundance of support and love during this time and never stopped being positive. He was loved by so many and the non-stop love of family, friends, his husband Jason, and his beloved American Bulldog, Duke kept him full of sugar, sunshine, and vibrant until the very end.
Jeffrey is survived by his husband, Jason Green; sons, Christopher, Ryan and Edward Green; mother, Dawn Heller; sister, Thana Heller; uncle, Dennis (Deb) Martin of Lincoln, NE; aunt, Janice Shannon (Heller); as well as many family, friends, and little champions throughout the Des Moines metro. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Heller as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, also at Hamilton’s. Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be distributed for lymphoma research.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jason
11/05/2015
Jeffrey, I miss you more today then yesterday, You completed me .
Kristine Niedert
01/11/2015
I knew Jeff from the clinic. I always felt happier in his presence. We talked of his family and the sports he coached and it was easy to see how much he loved them.
He will be so missed in this life by more people than can even be imagined. Brilliant Star indeed!
I am so sorry for the loss of Jeff in the lives of his family and friends and all of us whose life he touched with such radiance.
Kristine
Lori Myers Rankin
01/09/2015
Jason - I never got to meet Jeff, but he must have been awesome. Remember how lucky you and the boys were to have had him in your life - even if the time was too short. Love never dies and neither will your memories of your times with Jeff. Please give my best to his mother and sister also. You are loved Jason. Lori, Larry & Hayley
Greg and Kelly Reed (Savannah, GA)
01/08/2015
It has been a long time since I saw or spoke to Jeff, but his big heart and fun loving personality will never be forgotten. Dawn, Jason, Thana and family my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry.
Mary Holman
01/08/2015
Jason and the boys,so sorry for your loss,with my deepest sympathy, take care.
Chuck Fisher
01/07/2015
My thought and prayers are with you. Jeff was really good guy. I remember coaching basketball against him, which I could never win. Jeff and Thana was like part of our family growing up. He will be deeply missed by a lot of people. Again you have my prayers and sympathy.
Jan Holman
01/07/2015
We have been blessed these past few years to have Jeff and Jason and their boys as neighbors. May he rest in peace and may God hear the suffering that is in your hearts. I will pray for all of you.
Lisa Van Houten
01/07/2015
Jeff, I have only known you for a short time but the moment I met you I knew why Jason loved you so much. Spread your wings and enjoy. We will all make sure we are here for Jason, the boys and your mom and sister
mandy kunert
01/07/2015
Jeff touched every kid & adults heart that he knew. He taught them that it's ok to be yourself & was an inspiring coach. You will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you. We love u sugar!
loretta pike
01/07/2015
We would like to say how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with the family and friends. Loretta Pike and family
Debbra Steele
01/07/2015
Jeff was an Awesome guy with a huge heart an a Beautiful personality and smile. May he rest in peace with no more suffering. Prayers to his friends and family another Angel received his wings.
Rose and Dawn Campbell
01/07/2015
You will be missed my friend. Your smile, laughter and contagious happiness touched so many lives.
Mom and I will keep your spirit and your family in our prayers.
Adam Reynolds
01/06/2015
I was a client at East Village Chiropractic He always was smiling and welcoming joking around. I will always remember his laugh and smile. He was such a awesome person. my prayers for the family
garth and sue geitz
01/06/2015
Jeff was a loving,caring,giving man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We will never forget Jeff. and we'll carry him in our hearts forever.
Sarah Tassi
01/06/2015
I've been a patient at East Village Chiro for many years. Jeff was always such a beaming light. He lit up any room he was in. His sense of humor was great, as was his love for music. He was always singing in the office waiting room. :) Now he's singing in the most amazing place among the Angels. My thoughts and prayers are with Jason, their sons, and the rest of the Heller family.