Jaws. Rest in peace brother.

Woody · 09-17-2010, 07:59 AM

I haven't been able to confirm this (His cell phone is shut off), but the details match. He's a really good guy and one of my favorite people here. Rest in peace brother.

http://www.katu.com/news/local/103090609.html

Edit; Confirmed. It was our friend Jaws. aka; Jeff A. Weathers

STGRule · 09-17-2010, 08:10 AM

Oh my God, I hope not.

Woody · 09-17-2010, 08:25 AM

Confirmed.

Jennie@ifish · 09-17-2010, 08:29 AM

I'm just sick. I have no words.
Jeff touched my heart, many times.
I just can't go here!!!
Oh my gosh.
Jeff?
But I didn't get to say all I wanted- I mean... Oh dang.
Sigh....

Don Becker · 09-17-2010, 08:30 AM

So very sorry.

Don

ampersat · 09-17-2010, 08:36 AM

A good person has left this world. He will be missed.

CATCH AND EAT · 09-17-2010, 08:38 AM

That is to bad. He will be missed here.

Lou · 09-17-2010, 08:44 AM

Sorry, to hear!

for his family and friends.

Chromaflage · 09-17-2010, 08:45 AM

Yikes! Sad news, indeed.

bradly11 · 09-17-2010, 08:56 AM

Prayers to his family

Smoked Salmon · 09-17-2010, 09:07 AM

Too soon.

Sgt.Slaughter · 09-17-2010, 09:08 AM

siletzsal · 09-17-2010, 09:13 AM

RIP

Big Unit · 09-17-2010, 09:22 AM

RIP. Respected his posts and our PM's here.

BU

Bait O' Eggs · 09-17-2010, 09:40 AM

I sent him a note several years ago asking if I could get some hop starts since he is/was a hop mogul.

My son and I went over and got 4 variety of hops from him and I have been tinkering trying to get them to look like Jeffs fields.

Jeff invited us into his man cave. Filled with tons of model airplanes, big screen TV and lots of video games. One heck of a nice guy, he even gave my son a fishing game for the Wii.

I will miss his post

He was a very nice guy. RIP

Woody · 09-17-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bait O' Eggs

I sent him a note several years ago asking if I could get some hop starts since he is/was a hop mogul.

My son and I went over and got 4 variety of hops from him and I have been tinkering trying to get them to look like Jeffs fields.

Jeff invited us into his man cave. Filled with tons of model airplanes, big screen TV and lots of video games. One heck of a nice guy, he even gave my son a fishing game for the Wii.

I will miss his post

He was a very nice guy. RIP

I remember that day, Roy. You and your son, Amp and I all got hop rhizomes from Jeff that day.

Pete · 09-17-2010, 09:58 AM

Sad news indeed. My thoughts go out to his family and friends - it always seems so much more difficult when there's still so much time left on the meter.

Newbs · 09-17-2010, 10:17 AM

That's just not supposed to happen. Blessing on him and his family.

fishbait · 09-17-2010, 10:25 AM

Oh wow.........

Way too soon.

Jeff will be missed by more people that you could count.

RIP Brother

ampersat · 09-17-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody

I remember that day, Roy. You and your son, Amp and I all got hop rhizomes from Jeff that day.

I remember that day as well. Jeff was super nice and very helpful. Alas, the Mt. Hood didn't make it but the Cascade is still going. The fresh hop IPA will be just a little more bitter from this news.

Rustyoar · 09-17-2010, 10:26 AM

Sad to hear, may he R.I.P. He will be missed both on here and in the local farming community.

Woody · 09-17-2010, 10:32 AM

This just pure speculation on my part, but Jeff had a known heart condition. He was hospitalized several times because of it since I've know him.

This intersection was very near his house. He knew it well. The accident happened in broad daylight, around 9 AM.

Just a guess.

huntercgr · 09-17-2010, 10:35 AM

Thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

I always enjoyed his avatar.

Ni! · 09-17-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody

This just pure speculation on my part, but Jeff had a known heart condition. He was hospitalized several times because of it since I've know him.

This intersection was very near his house. He knew it well. The accident happened in broad daylight, around 9 AM.

Just a guess.

From reading the description of the accident site, that was my first thought as well.

I didn't know him, but it's sad to lose one of our own nonetheless.

R.I.P.

shedhorn · 09-17-2010, 11:01 AM

ChrisCurtis · 09-17-2010, 11:04 AM

RIP..........

McBaine · 09-17-2010, 11:17 AM

Rip

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mwaters27 · 09-17-2010, 11:22 AM

wow... RIP Jaws... sad day, too young to go...

Don Becker · 09-17-2010, 11:33 AM

Out of respect for Jeff and his loved ones, please, can we not go any further with the speculation? Thanks. Ifish Staff

jimh · 09-17-2010, 01:04 PM

RIP

Reel_Big_Fish · 09-17-2010, 01:08 PM

So sad...may he RIP and prayers for his family.

roadsend · 09-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Jeff expressed a particular kindness to me at a difficult time in the past.
He was a good man, who will likely be deeply missed by those near and dear to him.
My deepest sympathies are with them.

Fast Water · 09-17-2010, 01:30 PM

So sad. Hate to read these things.

Rest in Peace, Jeff.

feisty's wife · 09-17-2010, 01:40 PM

Rip...

for his family.

OceanBlue · 09-17-2010, 01:43 PM

very sad news

MsOutdrs · 09-17-2010, 01:59 PM

I only knew him on this forum but he had a special place in my heart. He paid me the nicest compliment I ever received on this forum. I'm so sorry/sad to hear this news. I'm sure he's now an IFish angel, looking down on us with his kindness.

Wang · 09-17-2010, 02:04 PM

Jeff lived not too far from where this happened and had been through that intersection thousands of time. This happened just down the road from me and it has been the site of many accidents over the years. I played a little ball with Jeff many years ago and I know lots of people that knew him very well.

I always enjoyed reading his posts

Very sad

RIP

Bisko · 09-17-2010, 02:05 PM

RIP
My niece mentioned seeing the accident sceen as she was going to work but we had no idea who was involved.Hops and the Weathers name is synonymous in the area.
Jeff and his family have been a fixture in the Mission Bottom area for many many years.
Prayers for his family and friends (who are many) at this time.

Jennie@ifish · 09-17-2010, 04:51 PM

The last thing Jeff said to me (via PM) is "Where is Cool Texan when I need him?"
I wrote Cool and let him know, as he doesn't hang here much, anymore.

Jen

Splash · 09-17-2010, 06:01 PM

pharmseller · 09-17-2010, 06:45 PM

Sad news, indeed.

P

rowmanholiday · 09-17-2010, 06:51 PM

Praying for his family and loved ones.

Dave G · 09-17-2010, 06:57 PM

RIP my friend.

wilsonriverfisher · 09-17-2010, 07:04 PM

rip ...

24 on/ 48 off · 09-17-2010, 07:48 PM

Bill Monroe · 09-17-2010, 08:07 PM

Just signed on after helping spread Mark Yano's ashes...

Nuts...

ampersat · 09-17-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24 on/ 48 off

Thank you for the reminder. Just did the sticker on the truck.

Ryan Pultz · 09-17-2010, 11:20 PM

I have talked with Jeff on Several occasions he loved hearing about Daniel and always asked for updates on how he was doing in school. The one thing that stands out to me is Daniel Lost his Nintendo DS when out fishing once and Jaws went out and purchased him a new DS and some Games. He will be missed here on ifish and in our Household! rp

RIP Jaws

Capt.P-Bar · 09-18-2010, 05:15 AM

RIP football fan!

Moldy45 · 09-18-2010, 06:46 AM

RIP Brother!

Two Fister · 09-18-2010, 06:50 AM

This just floors me. I'm so sorry to hear about Jaws passing.

Tight lines, sunny skies, and lots of big fish Jaws!

Rest in peace. You'll be missed.

Thoughts and prayers to his family.
TF

HOGGEMIN · 09-18-2010, 07:45 AM

A very good man that will be missed. Prayers for Jaws and his family............

dog501 · 09-18-2010, 08:02 AM

So Sad.

RODACTION · 09-18-2010, 09:32 AM

Wow....how sad, my prayers to his family and friends.

I met Jeff a few times, and had many PMs back and forth. Jeff had a great sense of humor, and was so witty

he was very fun to be around.

I will always remember the day he fished with me, it was a very nice fall day, we were trolling upper Tillamook Bay, we had been joking around, and coming up with funny catch phrases. Jeff was standing in the front of the boat, he jumps to the rear of the boat, grabs the rod that was to my back and says something to the effect of FISH!

He battled the fish for quite sometime, it was the type of battle I love the most, that is when the angler gets so excited their knees knock. Short of the long we net the fish, Jeff says thats the biggest salmon I have ever caught. He was so pumped up!

Jeff you will be missed, Ken

Jennie@ifish · 09-18-2010, 10:58 AM

I wish I would have thought as often of him, as I am now that he is gone.
You know what I mean?
I always liked Jeff, and when he wrote me, I appreciated it. But, now that he is gone, I wish I could write to him every day.
There is a lesson in that.

Incredible_Bulk · 09-19-2010, 08:22 PM

Just got back after a weekend of fishing -- *sigh*

I'm just sick... Jaws was a great guy as mentioned by many in this thread. I always enjoyed his posts, his wonderful use of sarcasm, humor and wit -- and appreciated the opportunities I had to interact with him in person.

Jeff, may you rest in Peace and we'll see you again someday.

As Jennie mentioned above, Life is just too **** short. Live it to the fullest -you just never know when your number is up.

Joss · 09-20-2010, 06:43 PM

RIP buddy......

I thought I would pass on that I talked with some of the family today and they are doing as well as can be expected. I have known Jeff and his family for many years and wish we could have hooked up to fish but timing did not work out to well. He was kind enough to let me and my son shoot dove on his property and then join him for a laugh after we were done. I was the fourth officer on scene and although it was hard for me it helped the family knowing that a friend was there to help communicate. I will pass on to the family all your thoughts.

wishin · 09-21-2010, 06:29 PM

Jeffery Allen Weathers
April 9, 1957 - September 16, 2010 KEIZER - Memorial Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road, Keizer, Oregon. Reception will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Keizer Funeral Chapel.

Willis · 09-23-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joss

RIP buddy......

I thought I would pass on that I talked with some of the family today and they are doing as well as can be expected. I have known Jeff and his family for many years and wish we could have hooked up to fish but timing did not work out to well. He was kind enough to let me and my son shoot dove on his property and then join him for a laugh after we were done. I was the fourth officer on scene and although it was hard for me it helped the family knowing that a friend was there to help communicate. I will pass on to the family all your thoughts.

Wow how sad, jeff helped me out back in 2007 when i posted a need for a generater to take to the coast for my family after a big storm, never met me before but offered it up no problem, got to see his wonderfull farm and man cave, tight lines and easy limits.

Thank you for the info let his family know how much he is missed here....

wanafish · 09-28-2010, 03:05 PM

Went to High School with Jeff. Always the class clown, had the coolest Firebird in school, always a smile on his face and a wisecrack to share. One of the good guys that left too soon.