So many memories running through my head.  I can't put them in the right order. I'll miss the smile, the wit, the sarcasm. I'll just miss you, Dad.

He was my dad, I’m his first born.   He was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam war and wasn’t present for my birth but named me Dana via phone from overseas.    I feel like I’ve lost the person who knew me best and that I’m most like.   I miss the most simple things now, your voice, your blue eyes, your good morning texts and random stops by the house.  Thank you for all you did for us and for loving our entire family so fiercely.  The hole you left in our family is so big, it will take several Weis/Diaz/Arreola/Newman’s to even possibly fill.  I love you with all my heart, please keep looking out for us from above.  

  Jeff and I met twenty-some years ago at the Garden Grove Unified School District, when I became the newest inductee to the group known as 'The Concrete Crew', which Jeff was a member.  Through the years, our bond grew stronger and stronger. One of the interests we both shared was cars, specifically those produced before the seventies. Old cars, hotrods, and racers. What more could you want? Jeff used to tell me stories about his escapades at Orange County Raceway and Lions Drag Strip. He even drove a dragster, once. We were lucky to have wives who allowed us to attend car shows in the area, even as far as Pomona. If Jeff was  going to be in Big Bear during the Fun Run, we would make plans to meet. Whenever he and Jeannie were at their  cabin, and my wife, Laurie and I were at our condo, we always made plans to have breakfast at The Log Cabin or The Barn Stormer at the airport. We also had dinner at a Mexican restaurant I can't remember the name of,  but can find it.  Thelma's was also great with their chicken pot pie. Thanks Jeff.
  Jeff was a great back seat driver as he directed me through the back roads of Big Bear, showing us homes and properties of the rich and famous with tidbits of information to go along with what we were seeing. Much better than a Hollywood tour, I'll bet. 
  Jeff would regularly come over to my house for a visit, sometimes bringing me classic car magazines containing articles he knew I'd like to read. He'd come in, plop himself on the couch, and he, Laurie, and I would talk about whatever, while he played catch with our dog, Luna, who wouldn't leave him alone. He always inquired about the wellness of our family, gave us updates on his health and his family's, and never failed to give us the latest on his pride and joy, Mike and CeeCee, with pictures to show us how much they've grown.
  Jeff was so much more than a friend. He was family, like the biggest brother I never had. Laurie and I miss him, more than anyone knows.  Love you  Jeff.

Today is our 56th wedding anniversary, who would have thought we would make it that long!?

I have always picked up lost dogs and cats. Then one day I happened to pick up a lost boy with a chip on his shoulder (red flag Jeannie!).

I married him anyway.

The early years were pretty challenging, friends and family were not sure I did the right thing.

But here I am 56 years later crying my eyes out missing him!

We loved each other unconditionally and even though we debated everything, we were like one person; Jeff and Jeannie,  J & J, Mom and Dad, Papa and Grandma.

I like to think he's waiting for me in heaven which looks coincidentally like our cabin with plenty of bird seed, peanuts and Apricot Brandy.

And we will live happily everyafter!


Thank You Lord for all the Family Members that You have given Me in My Life & Jeff your One of Them You were My Big Brother that I knew My Whole Life & ❤  you. I will Miss You but I know We will meet again with all the Family. Thank You My Lord, Amen! ❤

I am extremely lucky to call Jeff my Uncle. He has always been more than that to me. He is one of the most prominent people in my life and I have learned alot from him. I'm so blessed to be part of this family. All the times spent together having fun, camping and eating pancakes for dinner. I am so grateful for all he has done for us and honored to call him Uncle. I will miss you dearly. Love you always! ❤ 

I met Jeff and Jeannie almost 50 years ago. They were our neighbors across the street. Often we awoke to the sounds of  Jeff sweeping his driveway with a push broom, shhh shh shhh😂
So many memories ! One of Jim’s best friends, the father of Rene’s best friend, ( they met in the womb 💖)the love of the mountains he shared with Kevin. To me, there’s  always been Jeff, always will be.
My heart hurts. How grateful I am to have him in my life. (We didn’t talk politics😂😂)We talked life. He’d send me little text notes, called me Peg and sweetie. I don’t think words can convey my love for him.
How blessed was I to visit  recently.  As I walked through the door , he said , PEG!
I sat next to him, we held hands for a long time and ‘talked life. I didn’t see a dying man, I saw Jeff.
So, next Thanksgiving and every one after, I will give THANKS for the incredible gift of Jeffrey Homer Weis❤️

Jeff’s hugs were genuine. When he would talk to me it was like I was the only one in the room. Always made me feel special.  Jeff loved politics and talks about the stock market, we could talk for hours but Kelly would always come and make us laugh and we would go onto another topic. Jeff was a dad to me, throughout my childhood he would bust Kelly and I all the time for starring outside the big window in the living room waiting for drama to happen! Haha! You will be missed. love you so much! Nae 

The world has lost a beautiful soul. I was blessed with the friendship of his daughter 33 years ago and that friendship included being welcomed into the Weis family. How incredibly lucky! Their house was the one where we all congregated because of the love and acceptance from Jeff and Jeannie. He was a second dad to me and to a lot of us. To know him and his family is to know love. Words cannot express how greatly this man will be missed. We love you, Jeff!

He was my papa.
There are tons of memories that come to my mind. I'll always remember the large amount of lottery tickets we bought. He almost always bought lottery tickets for my sister and I. He always hoped that we would win a lot of money. I think we spent more money on tickets than actually won any money. That was my favorite memory of my papa.

He was my papa!<3
My greatest memories of him would be when he would pick my brother and I up from school and take us to Mcdonalds for lunch and then go back and have lunch with our grandma and him. We would watch  Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and then afterwards we would go out in their backyard and give the dogs cookies and then just talk about life. We will all miss and love him greatly.💙

He was my Daddy!   He was the Patriarch of our our family  and with one look, Dana Tim and I knew what Dad was thinking 😉 he also was the most loving Papa to my kids. They were his world full stop.  We are going to miss him,  but know he is looking down shaking his head and rolling his eyes saying "Give me a break"  Love you Daddy! ❤🥰

I was only his gardener,but he treated me like family. He always asked me how I was and that if I needed anything to just let him know. That's how he was..always putting others before himself. After knowing him for almost 30years..I know that for me there will be a void in my life.( Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal )

I remember my first time going to a Weis family gathering. The whole family was gracious and wonderful but Uncle Jeff made me comfortable without saying one word. I could see in his beautiful eyes and smile that he had a familiar soul that I identified with. 

Becoming a part of this wonderful family was easy but Uncle Jeff was an anchor you could depend on to keep you at ease. Every get together I attended no matter how many people were around he always took the time to check in with me and have some great talks and laughs. Sometimes all I needed was just a smile or a simple nod from him just to feel more at home. 

He always showed up and was present in the moment and I admired that. I will always keep his joyful face in my mind and heart forever. I will miss him dearly! Thanks to all of the Weis and Rust family,  my family,  for allowing me to enjoy his spirit. 

I am forever grateful and change for knowing him!

OBITUARY

Jeffrey Homer Weis

July 8, 1945 – November 25, 2021

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

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