Jeffrey Harrison

Jeffrey Alan Harrison, 43, of Ankeny, passed away February 25, 2024. He was born on December 1, 1980 in Davenport, Iowa, to Gene and Elaine (Glissman) Harrison. Jeff grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa, graduating from Pleasant Valley High School in 1999. After attending Iowa State University, Jeff served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2002 to 2006. He graduated from William Penn University in 2013.

Jeff married Crystal Daner in 2010 and together have three beautiful children: Taylor, Jack, and Henry. They later divorced but remained best friends.

Jeff worked in the insurance and banking industry for Nationwide, Midwest Heritage, and Wells Fargo. Jeff was passionate about his family, friends and his hobbies. He recently became a more than adequate artist working in acrylics. He loved US Soccer and supported it by being a loud and proud member of the American Outlaws.

Jeff was diagnosed with NUT carcinoma, an extremely rare and tremendously aggressive form of cancer, in May 2023. This cancer is so rare that there is no standard of care or treatment. Jeff courageously battled his disease with intensive chemotherapy and radiation, but could fight no longer and passed away on February 25, 2024.

Jeff is survived by his parents, Gene and Elaine; his children, Taylor (14), Jack (11), and Henry (7); their mother, Crystal; brother, James (Jill); his partner, and love, Meghan Lonergan; and aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends who love him dearly.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held on June 7th, 2024 from 3 pm to 7 pm at the Lakeside Center located in Hawkeye park in Ankeny, IA. 400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny, IA.

Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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