Jeffery Hata MacDonald Obituary (1963 - 2010)

“Tyme Keeper”He is survived by his mother, Mitsue Hata MacDonald; step-father, George Ruffle; wife, Chandra MacDonald; siblings, Joseph (Carla) MacDonald, James (Shelly) MacDonald, Linda Herstad; children, Stephanie, Amanda, Ashlynn, Karissa, Chantel, Jeffery Trey and three grandchildren.Jeff was born in Provo, UT on June 26, 1963 and left us on August 3, 2010. He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to all who knew him. He was generous, kind and charitable. His passions in life were cooking for his family and music. Jeff began playing the drums at four years old and continued to explore his gift for music throughout his life.Jeff was employed for Smiths Food and Drug for 18 years and then pursued a career in the culinary arts. His previous marriages include Annette Fella and Lori Clark. Jeff will be forever playing music in the hearts of all of those that loved him. Funeral services will be Friday, August 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street. Friends and family may call from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to services. Interment: Murray City Cemetery.