Jeffrey Alan (Jeff) Williams, age 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2012 after a short but courageous battle with cancer at his home in Sedro-Woolley, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 4, 1956 in Phoenix, Arizona the son of Belton & Julia (Van Trappen) Williams.
Jeff was an amazing husband, son, father, papa and brother who was taken from us far too soon. He will be missed more than words can say by all who know him.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Laura; his mother, Julia Williams; his children, Amy Rapp (Jason) and Anthony Williams; beloved grandchildren, Christian, Sierra and Zachary and siblings, Jim (Suzi) and Judy (George). He was preceded in death by his father, Belton.
A special thank you to his caregivers at United General Hospital, the North Puget Cancer Center and Hospice of the Northwest, along with the community.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
Jeff even though we lost contact with you and Laurie I still thought of you both quit often through the years. And will continue to think of you both It has been Jeff an Laurie since we were about 12 and it will always be. I know you will watch over Laurie and your kids an grandkids. You will be missed.
We are truly saddened by the loss of such a great person. You will be missed by many, until you are reunited someday with your friends and family. May you live on through memories. And may your loved ones ones find peace with those memories. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.
You will be missed! R.I.P Jeff! you memories will be remembered and always bring joy and smiles to so many!!
Jeff was notably a devoted family man. I’ll always remember his kindness, laughter, and the love I saw him show to his precious loved ones. Passionate about all of life, Jeff will be remembered as a warm and friendly guy and he will be missed at future family gatherings. My sincere condolences to Laura, Amy, Tony, Jason, Christian, Sierra, Zachary, and all the family members of Jeff and Laura. May God be a source of peace in this difficult season of life. Celesta Rapp
To my baby brother, rest in peace. God welcomed you into heaven and you no longer suffer any pain. I still see you as my little blonde haired brother getting into trouble!! I love you and will always keep you in my heart. Say hi to Dad for me and enjoy fishing together every day. Maybe you can even teach him to play golf!! Mom is doing okay and Jim and I will take good care of her. She loves you and will miss you until you meet again.
Love from your one and only sister
Judy
I just want to say a little bit about jeff williams that i knosw personally…. he was a great husband, father, and friend… when i met jeff i was dating his son. i always felt welcome and loved when i went to laura and jeffs. he always made me laugh with his amazing sense of humor. even though his son and i eventually werent together, anytime i was around he always made me feel like our friendship and bond never skipped a beat! I adore the williams family and they will always be considered my own… love u all, sorry i could not be there in person but there in spirit.xoxoxo
Laurie, Amy, Tony and family,
I’m so glad we visited over Thanksgiving and got to see Jeff. How special that he was surrounded by family through every step of this journey and knew how much he was loved. He left you too soon, and yet your grandkids will never forget their Papa and the many happy memories. My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Saturday and I hope there will be tears of happiness mixed in with the sorrow as you remember the good times and the lasting legacy that Jeff has left through his family.
Much love,
Jolene
you will be missed Jeff and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You will be missed Jeff and our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends…Your brother Jim……
Thoughts and prayers with you all during this difficult time.
Uncle Jeff,
You were loved by so many and will be greatly missed. We wish we could have had more time with you now that we are “all grown up” but I will cherish my memories of you from my childhood.
Love, Kris & Jana
Aunt Laurie,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. There is nothing to say that can take away your pain, but we hope that the love and support we are sending and the love and support that so many are offering can help you get through each day. We love you so much and will always be here for you.
Love XOXO, Kris & Jana
Amy, Tony & Family,
We can’t imagine what you are going through losing your father and the grandfather of your children too soon. I know you will cherish the memories of such a wonderful, loving man – you have so many. You were so lucky to have him as a father and grandfather and we are so sorry that he was taken from you too soon. We are here for you.
We love you all, Kris & Jana
Laurie and family! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Sincerely,Sharon
Dad, you taught me how to be confident and competitive in life and in sports..I will pass all of what you gave me to my son Zachary Williams. I love you dad and I miss you so much!
To the best dad, father-in-law and papa in the whole world…you will be missed more than words can ever say!! You will forever be in our hearts and our memories!! Rest in peace dad…we all love and miss you so much!!
Love,
Amy, Jason, Christian and Sierra
I will greatly miss you uncle Jeff. The memories of visiting you on my summer vacations as a teenager and fishimg the skagit river. Lots of great memories of those great times. May you rest in peace and i will never forget you. I wish all of your family the best and wish i could be there to personally say goodbye.
Much Love,
Matt D’Apuzzo
To the best dad, father-in-law and papa in the whole world…you will be missed more than words can ever say! We love you and miss you so much!! Rest in peace dad…you were taken from us far too soon!! Losing you has been the most difficult experience of our lives…you will forever live on in our hearts and our memories!!
Love, Amy, Jason, Christian and Sierra
So sad to say goodby to Jeff.
John was thoughtful and kept us current with Jeff’s health complications.
Carol sent pictures of Jeff and all of you during the years so although I haven’t seen you in a long time, I still feel close.
Tony Kyle enjoyed seeing all of you last summer and was sad to hear the news. He sends his blessings.
I will be at work in Bellevue on the day of Services, but my heart is with all of you.
Warmest regards,
Mary and Jay Geisel
To my loving husband, you will forever be in my heart, and i know you will watch over me. I LOVE YOU BABY…♥ ♥ ♥ Laura