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Jef and I were not really close in high school, but in the last decade we shared the heavy burden of being widowers together, and our bond grew very strong. He was a fine and caring gentleman, and as I came to know him, I regreted we had not been buddies at Beaumont High. I will miss him.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 |
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Debbie Borel Ploeger (Beaumont, TX)
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My heart is heavy. The world has lost an "old" soul. Jef hired me during his tenure with the Beaumont CVB and introduced me to tourism. My background up until that point was television production. I later learned we had similar degrees (radio & tv). Jef was truly creative and had a real talent for tourism and promotions. While at the CVB he would arrange these photo scavenger hunts for the staff to some very obscure locations across Beaumont and was quite proud of the fact that his family ties went back many generations. One of my favorite memories of Jef is his good "taste". No matter where you were traveling, just ask Jef where to find a good restaurant. He really missed his calling and should have been a food critic. One year he sent me and another staff member to go check on a restaurant in Austin for an upcoming industry dinner. When we arrived to the address given (somewhere off of Lake Austin Boulevard) we found small wood frame house with knee high grass in the front yard. "Surely", we said to each other, "there must be some mistake". This place was downright scary from the street. After calling and confirming that we found the right spot, we cautiously stepped inside and had a wonderful meal. It was a great lesson in "never judge a book by its cover." Jef had a real knack for discovering the "hole in the wall" establishments. I will always remember him fondly. Blessings to his mom, Quatro, Molly & William. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 |
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Fred G Adams (Boerne, TX)
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Vaya Con Dios my friend. You are dearly missed
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 |
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Kimberly Williamson (Austin, TX)
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I am sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and heart are with you and your family.
Kimberly Williamson
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 |
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Michael Bruegel (McKinney)
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Russell Family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 |
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