Jeffrey D. Deavers 59, of Danvers formally of Normal, IL passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home. Jeff was born January 13, 1957 in Normal to Denzil D. and Joanne L. (Peterson) Deavers. He is survived by his mother Joanne, Normal; sister Barbara J. (Rafiq) Nota, Normal; brother Brian K. Deavers, Chicago; sister Julie K. Karney, Seattle; and nephews Zaheer Nota & Shiraz Nota, New York. Jeff was preceded in death by his father Denny, paternal grandparents Raymond Deavers and Ila Josephine (Flesher) Deavers Perry, Kenneth Perry, and maternal grandparents Maynard W. Peterson and Helen (Swanson) Peterson. Jeff attended Unit 5 schools where he participated in sports and Cub scouts. He was an active member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, serving on Church Council, Property Committee, ushering, and helping to serve Safe Habor Meals. Beginning during his sophomore year at NCHS, Jeff began to use skills he was learning in the work program. This was the beginning of a lifetime of joy being a carpenter, working alongside his father, Denny, Jeff's master teacher. Jeff always strived to learn and practice the art of carpentry and continued to use the skills after his father passed in 2003. An equally rewarding part of Jeff's life was fishing with his dad and grandfather, Maynard, mainly in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Jeff was a witness to his faith in God in his prayers and spiritual compassion for everyone who came into his life. Jeff was a devoted son who, after his father's passing, assumed the role his father filled in caring for his mother. His funeral will be at 10:00 am on Friday at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Normal. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Thursday at the church, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Normal or to the family. Please condolences with the family at www.eastawn-bloomington.com
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