Janell's experience with Jeff and the birth of Ella

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Comments on the funeral

Comment by Natali Thompson:
We went to the funeral today and it was honestly one of the hardest things I have ever been to. We were lucky enough to be in with the close friends and family and to participate in the family prayer before the closing of the casket. I don't know when the last time was that I pretty much sobbed for three hours. To see his sweet wife lay on his body and cry was just too much. She talked to him telling him she would see him on the other side! When they started to close the casket-she lost it for a bit. I cannot even imagine! Oh my gosh. Then she even had the courage to speak at the funeral! All of his brothers spoke and did such a great job. I had to jot down a couple of stories they told for our own remembrance. His brother Ryan told of a story when Jeff came home one time with a really nice watch. Jeff asked Ryan if he wanted the watch and he of course said "yes". Jeff said "all you have to do is suck on my big toe for one minute and it is yours". Ryan had to think about it for a minute, but decided it was worth it-he was wearing the watch at the funeral. His little brother Rick talked about how much he always tried to be like Jeff-and ever since we have known the Spencer's we have thought that little Rick was a miniature Jeff. When he spoke it sounded so much like Jeff! Jeremy did an awesome job as well. His funny story was that when Leah was pregnant with Miles she went and got her hair cut off (he compared it to Katie Lange). She was at a big family party with all of the Spencer's and nobody had said anything to her about her new haircut. Finally she said, "doesn't anyone notice that I got my haircut?" After a few moments of silence Jeff finally said "I was always taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" :) Jeff, Ryan and Rick all work with their dad Scott and they talked about how when they would be in meetings Jeff would always silence his cell phone when people called so they could leave a message, unless it was his wife Krystal-then he would say "guys...it is Krystal" and walk out of the room as they heard him yell "hi baby!". Krystal did such a good job on her talk reading things people had recently written about Jeff and then read from their joint journal about their sweet engagement story. He took her to Park City in a limo to a nice restaurant and then they went for a walk. He was holding a book (for some reason) and when he told her all of the reasons why he loved her, he got down on one knee and opened the book. It was a blank book in which he cut out a hole the same size as the ring and had it sitting in there (the book so she wouldn't be suspicious of a ring box in his pocket...hum...carrying around a rather big book in Park City on a romantic date with your girlfriend!) He had the best sense of humor! She then cried and said how much she missed him and loved him and always would. The funeral was hard-but so neat. We sure love you Jeff!
May you rest in peace! We will look forward to the big bear hug in heaven!

Jeff's Funeral

Speakers
Ryan Spencer
Rick Spencer
Jeremy Spencer
Bishop Brewster: outline to follow
Krystal Spencer

Eulogy

JEFFREY SPENCER

Jeffrey Spencer 1978 ~ 2009 BOUNTIFUL - Our beloved Jeffrey Parker Spencer passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the age of 31.He was born May 23, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Scott R. and Louise Foxley Spencer. He married the love of his life Krystal Johnson on August 8, 2008 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS church and served an honorable two year mission in Fort Worth, Texas. Jeff will be remembered for his big heart. He always had a hug and kind word for everyone. He loved spending time with his sweet wife, they enjoyed jet skiing, watching movies and creating memories together. He loved golfing with his brothers and hanging out with his nephews and nieces. He was always helping other people and serving others. Family and friends were everything to him. He is survived by his wife Krystal, parents Scott and Louise Spencer, sister Rachel (Sergei Ivanov), brothers Jeremy (Leah), Ryan (Bethany), Rick (Traci). Loving nephews and nieces and so many other family members and friends who will miss him forever. A viewing will be held at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Sunday, September 13th, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at the Orchard 7th Ward LDS chapel, 3599 South Orchard Dr., Bountiful, on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing prior to the services from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful. Memorial Funds can be donated at any Mountain Credit Union in lieu of flowers. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Memorial Funds can be donated at Mountain America Credit Union in lieu of flowers.

Natali Thompson writes how much she misses Jeff

Posted by Natali Thompson on her Blog.
I have been so sad and sick all day! My good friend Leah called me this morning and told me that her brother in law Jeff passed away last night. We have known Jeff for 10 years and just LOVE him! He is always the light and life of the party. He had such a contagious laugh. We have so many fun memories with this guy. He was always at Leah and Jeremy's when we lived in our condo's and we spent a lot of time with them. Our hearts go out to his family and especially his bride Krystal. We will miss you so much Jeff!
**One of our funniest memories of him are when we were up at a cabin with their family and Jeff said the prayer on the food. At the very end of the prayer he said "please bless that this food will not make us chubby and/or fat". I don't know how many Amen's were said through all the laughter. He is one of the funniest people we knew!