Jeff Dee Gentry Jr.

There are not enough words to describe what we lost this Sunday. Dreamer, Geologist, miner, engineer, car enthusiast, God loving Christian, expert skier, motorcycle rider, gear head, collector, designer, artist, risk taker, free spirit, brother, uncle, boss, bread fanatic, martial artist, animal aficionado, ice tea drinker, problem solver, wild man, lover and loyal friend. Jeff D. Gentry, Jr. always had a kind word, helping hand and open heart. He gave until it hurt and taught his community what the true meaning of brotherhood and love were. His kindness, generosity, optimism and energetic attitude were contagious and his warm hugs will be deeply missed. Jeff was born on September 15, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from the Greenhill School in Dallas Texas, and later from the University of Utah in 1984 with degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering. He was an entrepreneur and an oil, gas and mining innovator. Jeff was an avid collector of vintage race cars who appreciated all motorsports. He was a member of the Alta Club, Mensa Club and numerous auto clubs. Jeff was also a passionate skier. His love affair with skiing began over 40 years ago when he took his first class at Murray Park and continued at Snowbird, where with the Bass family, he helped create a community of family and friends. On Sunday March 20, 2016, Jeff died doing what he loved, skiing, and has now been reunited with his mother and father in heaven. Jeff will continue to live on through the lives of others by his wish to be an organ donor. He is survived by his sister Marcy and her husband Gary Beach, Taylor Beach, Kathryn and Gentry Beach, nieces and nephews Dallas Miele, Gentry Jr., Lilly, Katy, Merry Margaret and Tommy Beach and god-son Austin Versteeg. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jeff and Johnne Gentry and his beloved pets including Ulysses and Marilyn Mohair. The Pall Bearers will be Freddie Versteeg, Austin Versteeg, Brian McMullin, John O'Connor, Kenny Larson, Darwin Black, Rhea Wallace, Robert Gibson and Bob Johansen. The honorary Pall Bearers will be Gentry Beach, Gary Beach Steve Denkers, Hill Martin, Art Lewis, Ken Jones, Craig Peterson, Page Blakemore, William Keffer and Frank Brown. A Celebration of Jeffs life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 25 at Murray Memorial Mortuary 5850 S 900 E. Viewings will be held from 6-8 Thursday March 24, and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. A graveside service will also take place next week in Dallas at Sparkman Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up to teach underprivileged children how to ski. Donations can be made at any Brighton Bank under the Jeff Gentry Free Bird Fund.

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There are not enough words to describe what we lost this Sunday. Dreamer, Geologist, miner, engineer, car enthusiast, God loving Christian, expert skier, motorcycle rider, gear head, collector, designer, artist, risk taker, free spirit, brother, uncle, boss, bread fanatic, martial artist, animal aficionado, ice tea drinker, problem solver, wild man, lover and loyal friend. Jeff D. Gentry, Jr. always had a kind word, helping hand and open heart. He gave until it hurt and taught his community what the true meaning of brotherhood and love were. His kindness, generosity, optimism and energetic attitude were contagious and his warm hugs will be deeply missed. Jeff was born on September 15, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from the Greenhill School in Dallas Texas, and later from the University of Utah in 1984 with degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering. He was an entrepreneur and an oil, gas and mining innovator. Jeff was an avid collector of vintage race cars who appreciated all motorsports. He was a member of the Alta Club, Mensa Club and numerous auto clubs. Jeff was also a passionate skier. His love affair with skiing began over 40 years ago when he took his first class at Murray Park and continued at Snowbird, where with the Bass family, he helped create a community of family and friends. On Sunday March 20, 2016, Jeff died doing what he loved, skiing, and has now been reunited with his mother and father in heaven. Jeff will continue to live on through the lives of others by his wish to be an organ donor. He is survived by his sister Marcy and her husband Gary Beach, Taylor Beach, Kathryn and Gentry Beach, nieces and nephews Dallas Miele, Gentry Jr., Lilly, Katy, Merry Margaret and Tommy Beach and god-son Austin Versteeg. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jeff and Johnne Gentry and his beloved pets including Ulysses and Marilyn Mohair. The Pall Bearers will be Freddie Versteeg, Austin Versteeg, Brian McMullin, John O'Connor, Kenny Larson, Darwin Black, Rhea Wallace, Robert Gibson and Bob Johansen. The honorary Pall Bearers will be Gentry Beach, Gary Beach Steve Denkers, Hill Martin, Art Lewis, Ken Jones, Craig Peterson, Page Blakemore, William Keffer and Frank Brown. A Celebration of Jeffs life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 25 at Murray Memorial Mortuary 5850 S 900 E. Viewings will be held from 6-8 Thursday March 24, and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. A graveside service will also take place next week in Dallas at Sparkman Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up to teach underprivileged children how to ski. Donations can be made at any Brighton Bank under the Jeff Gentry Free Bird Fund. Condolences may be left at www.MemorialUtah.com.

Published in Dallas Morning News on Mar. 27, 2016

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