"Its almost been 6 years brother. I miss you dearly every day! we didnt have much time together but I had never been so happy when I found out I had a brother and had the pleasure of meeting you. You always had a good thought for me ... god how I need you now. and always I love you Jeffrey. May you rest in peace in the heavens. and please stay close as I need your strength! Love, Your sister, Lacey"
In loving memory of
Jeffrey Walter Hall
July 18, 1968 - March 23, 2007
Jeffrey Walter Hall has fulfilled God's call for his life and went to be with the Lord for Eternity. Jeff, 38, of Minnesota City died Friday March 23rd at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident on March 5th near Rochester.
He was born July 18, 1968 in Winona to Richard Hall and Elaine Lewis. On February 7, 2001 Jeff married Lori Amendola. He was a Union Laborer for Local #405.
Jeff loved the bible and thrived on the word of God. He was a prayer warrior, preparing for the return of the Lord. He was an active member of Living Light Church for the past 8 years; and loved being a prayer minister, men's bible study, men's retreats, home group and worshiping the Lord with song and dance. He enjoyed fishing, video games and the Minnesota Vikings. He was a great chef, and liked to cook and barbeque for his family and friends.
Jeff believed that nothing was impossible for God, and anyone who saw the transformation in his life would see that. Jeff lived more in his 38 years than most people live in a life time.
Jeff loved his wife Lori and two sons Asher and Jeremiah. In addition to his wife and sons he is survived by his father Richard (Brenda) Hall of Denver, CO, mother Elaine (Jim) Lewis of Lake City, Florida, maternal grandmother Frieda Anderson of Winona and by two brothers and two sisters. He is now rejoicing with two of his children in heaven.
Funeral services will be 4PM Tuesday at Living Light Church in Winona with Sonny Misar officiating. Friends may visit at Living Light Church from 5-8 PM Monday and one hour before services.
Hoff Funeral & Cremation Services, Hansen Goodview Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory with Jeff's family at his on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tributes
"Mom,Lori,Jeremiah,Asher I am sorry for your lost, and we are all here for you and love you very much. Jeff we will all miss you."
"we are so sorry for you're loss, We were so shocked to hear about Jeff, Elaine and Jimmy are my Cousins, We live in lake City, Fla. Please believe me that Jeff is with the Lord.God bless you and the Children, God will help you through this.Bless you."
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"Jeff, we will miss you very much. I have many good memories of growing up with you. We had the best time playing games and pretending there were "grabber hands" under all the beds and couches at grandma and grandpa's house. Or the days we spent going fishing at the pits. You were always full energy and life and that little twinkle in your eye always meant you were up to some mischief or another. I was so pleased to read in these tributes made from family and friends that you turned out to be an awesome man. You made a difference in this world and that's what counts. I love you--I know your in good hands. Lori, Jeremiah, Asher I very sorry for your loss."
"There are so many memories I do not know where to start. My fondess are when Jeff with a lttle boy. His mother and I would take all the kids fishing and I would see this blonde boy running around and how he enjoyed the fishing. This did carry into his adult life as he still liked to fish. He will live on in these memories. I know that Jeff, his grandfather and others of his family that have pass on are talking and having a great time. Lori, Jeremiah and Asher my heart goes out to you in your loss. Jeff is with the Lord now and Jeremiah he did win."
"I met Jeff back in 1982 in lake city fl.I remember having a lot of fun with him and his brother Tony.I am really sad to hear that Jeff is gone.I will allways remember him.God will take care of you"
"I will allways remember you and the good times we had as we grew up together.God is with you. Your loving brother Tony"
"I love you Jeffery and I will miss you and I'am proud of you Love Grandma Anderson"
"you were truly loved by a lot of people. you are truly blessed. will miss you, i love you son."
"I Just found out today that my dear friend has left us. I am sorry for all of our loss of such a good friend a true friend. One who would stand by you no matter the cost. I met Jeff when I was in 3rd grade, he was a bit older than I. Jeff was a crazy dude as most of us ol' friends know, yet became such a remarkable man! I remember lots of conversations we all had our dreams and such. Jeff was the most convincing. What is so odd is that when he would speak of the things he desired, I really knew out of all of us one day he would have everything he longed for. Surprisingly enough he did it. Some of us ol' friends remain the same, some have changed, some just merly existing. For myself YOU gave me hope like no one has ever. To watch you grow into the man you longed to be is amazing beyond words. So thank you Jeff for being YOU and giving me hope much needed. I am so proud of you that you changed your life around and made good of bad, there is hope for all of us. You have proven that in many ways. You are missed my friend, but we will meet again. To your family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Be strong as I know you all will! God Bless All! :)"
"I remember growing up at the same time as Jeff on Lenox street. (Living about 6 houses up from us.) He lived with his Mom at his grandparents house. I can still see Grandpa Walt walking down the street, several times a week, like he was on a mission, to find Jeff and Tony to bring them home to eat a meal or to check up on them. They were like the "Little Rascals", always up to something. It's funny how time goes by and you move away from the old neighborhood, but your roots remain there. Recalling easily people and events. I can vividly recall seeing Jeff and his "gang" walking by our house under the street light late at night. What a joy I felt when I heard from a dear friend that Jeff had turned his life around and was following and living the ways of Jesus. What a light and testimony he is to so many people! With God things truly are possible. Although it saddens me to hear of someone from my childhood passing, I find great joy knowing that salvation, and knowing Jesus, has sent him to a wonderful place. May the comfort of our Lord wrap his loving arms around his family and give them peace."
"This a bible verse that God has lead me to share here. "...now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith--- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." 1Peter 1:6-7"
"WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR THE DEATH OF JEFF, HE WAS A GREAT GUY, FULL OF LIFE AND FUN. HE WILL SADLY MISSED. WE PRAY FOR JEFF AND HIS FAMILY,GOD BLESS ."
"Our love & prayers are with you in this time of great loss. I pray that God will bring you comfort thru his grace, mercy & love. And also in the knowing that you can be with Jeff again one day in heave."
"To my cousin, who was like a big brother to me. We were so close when we were younger. When we were teenagers he would let me bum around with him and his friends even though I was much younger. He was always on the look out for me to make sure I was okay and that nobody gave me a hard time. We had a lot of fun. Through the years and many miles between us we lost touch, but i often still thought about you and your family and how so very proud i was of you and who you've become. Lori, Jeremiah, and Asher I'm so very sorry for your loss. These are hard times but God will see you through. I love you Jeff and you will be missed. Rest in peace brother."
"As a childhood friend of Jeff's mom, Elaine, I want to express my deepest condolences to his entire family. Jeff was truly blessed to know Jesus in his heart. His life is a testiment to the power of the Lord. I love this simple poem and I hope it brings a measure of comfort to you all: God has not promised Skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways All our lives through; God has not promised sun without rain, Joy without pain. But God has promised Strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for he way, Grace for the trials, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy, Undying love."
"The years have passed us by so quickly but the memories of long ago remain crystal clear as if they happened just yesterday. Elaine, words alone cannot express my feelings of sympathy at this time. Your feelings of loss and heartfelt grief over the loss of your son are also being shared and felt by those who know and love you. Please know that my prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. May God give you the strength and inner peace to carry on with your lives the way Jeffrey would have wanted you to. May God bless all of you."
"I remember Jeff for his smile, his love for life, and his love for God and others. His faith was real! I remember how he liked to grill food, and his smoked venison, YUM!!! I remember at one of our homegroups when Lori had gone to visit her mother, Jeff said that he was looking at the picture of Lori on their refrigerator. It was of when she was a little girl; he said it was his favorite one. While he was looking at the picture, God showed him how He saw Lori, as a little ewe lamb. Jeff wanted to keep that picture of her in his heart. Lori, I know you guys struggled some, but I know that Jeff loved you very much!And God loves you too, you are His little lamb!"
"sincere sympathy to you all. so very glad Jeff had love & meaning in his life. we believe there's a reason."
"I remember Jeff as a good friend and mentor. His life was an example of the love of the lord, and his smile showed the great respect he had for it. We will miss you while we get the chance to see us again. Our thoughts are with Lory and the Kids, may the Lord bless you and bring peace to you. deep from our hearts."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"May God Bless you and be with all of you to help comfort you. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda, Jerrod and Taylor"
"We are so sorry for the lost of your loved one. Know he is in the best hands. Gods! he will live forever in your hearts. you will always see him through his childern.and smile! for he truly lives on. know we are with you in sprit at this time, and time will heal all. God bless you all and watch over you in your time on need. Love LeeAnn & Richard"
"i am so sorry for your loss.my prayers go out to you all.jeff was a awsome person it is so ironic,my brother randy who was a friend also passed at 38years old,2years ago.in memory of jeff,randy,henry timmy.they are all togher now with god. amen!!!!!!!god bless carrie,dean,leah.you will all be missed&but never FORGOTTEN. carrie,dean,leah.***"
"i am truly sorry about your lost. i know what it is like and the time will get easier i know it is hard to believe but just have faith and the lord will prevail."
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"I am so sorry for your loss, but please believe that Jeff is with the lord now and at peace. Jeff was so much fun to be around when we got to see him. Although life made it to where we did not get to see him very much, he was always part of our family, our nephew. And we will miss him too. Hopefully Jeff will keep his fingers out of the crab buckets in heaven."
"My condolences are with you and your family at this time. May you find peace in knowing Jeff is now at peace and with his Lord."
"I first met Jeff as a young neighborhood Hoodlum with a full head of hair and shifty eyes. His reputation proceeded him as one of a number of neighborhood 'Brats" that challenged The Fairfax Street area on Winona's west side. I lost contact with Him as life moved us forward but Heard mention that He'd "found the Lord" We'd been going to Living light for almost a year when I heard Pastor Sonny mention Jeff Hall, But the person He was presenting was nothing like the long haired troublemaker I was used to seeing way back when. but there was a sparkle in His eye that said He knew Jesus. Last summer at the picnic at laCanne park Jeff came up and spoke to me. He said, I need to thank you for the prayers you guys were prayin for me when I was a youngster. We had a great Conversation and enjoyed the fellowship Provided by the Gathering. What a grand testimony to the power of Prayer and Gods Honor. From one who's spent time in grief Lori you need to know that God is right now holding you in his arms. Somehow He's able to shelter us even in grief. The haze that you feel around you is Gods way of allowing you to experience your loss a little at a time until He has restore all to you. As a part of your family I stand ready at any moment to help in any way I can. Gods very best to you as you rest in Jesus."
"Sorry, for your loss."
"We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jeff was a good person and he will be greatly missed. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. We know what it is like to loss a loved one. God Bless you and yours and keep the faith."
"Jeff did so much to help in our Christian walk. He will be missed until we see him again in heaven one day. Jeff had a mission the last 3 weeks of his life. That was to bring the people of the church together for one cause. We have made friends with people we have only seen in church over the course of the last 6 years, as Im sure others have as well. Its warming to see a group of loving people come together like they did. Mission Accomplished Jeff. We love you and will miss you ever smiling face in church every Sunday. We celebrate your life together and our first campfire will be held in your name because we know you loved getting together with your friends around the fire. God Bless You Jeff, and WE LOVE YOU!"
"Jeff shared and educated our family on the Lord. We have never met someone before Jeff that explained things so well and thrived on the word of the Bible as much as he did. We praise him for all he has done for us and for all the lives he has touched. Thanks and God Bless."
"Remembering you today & always. Rest in peace."
"Jeff had a friendly presence that was very apparent when he helped us with a project at our house and; also, when Jeff and Lori came to visit Sarah, Dan and us. Jeff was one of the first friendly faces to greet us at the times we were guests attending Living Light Church with Sarah and Dan Hoff. Jeff will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Lori, Jeremiah and Asher. They will continue to be in our prayers."
"Elaine i am so sorry for your loss. Would you please pass my condolence on to his wife & children, also his grandmother."
"My prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss."