Jeffrey Heller
January 05, 2015
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
Ashley Blackburn
01/05/2015
I have so many memories of Jeff. We grew up together in the gymnasium of Salvation Army! I would watch him shoot hoops and referee basketball game after basketball game, but in between timeouts I enjoyed watching him imitate skits from In Living Color. He was hilarious and that's what I am going to miss the most. His humor, his infectious smile and laughter is what I'll carry on with me in every thought I have of him. He will be missed. We have all lost a true angel, but it was his time to soar above us all in peaceful eternal bliss. He will remain in my heart always and forever. Love you Jeff.
Kaylee Nelson
01/05/2015
Im so sorry for this loss he was an amazing, outgoing man! I met him at victory lane! I served him and his family many times... im at a loss for words!
Fran & Brooklyn Deaton
01/05/2015
There's just not enough room in this box for the things that I would like to say to you, Jason the boys and family.... Thanks for your memerios.
I pray god puts his arms around each of you during this time. Gives you comfort and peace. Fly high my friend??.
Ashley
01/05/2015
I'm going to miss you so much jeff!!! Spread those beautiful wing's and fly! ???
Leeann, Bobby and Girls.
01/05/2015
Jeff- Where to start. You was a ray of sunshine no one could ever compare to. You entered our family and we loved you and yours for the love, laughter and joy you brought. You will never understand how much you were loved and how much you will be missed. Rhonda will Never be the same you left a mark on her heart that no one ever will be able to compare to.
until we meet again SUGA..
May you spread your wings and fly.
Bill, Jodi, Kenzie and Kolten Johnson
01/05/2015
His smile always brightened our day when we came into the office. Enjoyed our conversations about coaching baseball and basketball. He will be greatly missed.