 RINEHART
, Jeff December 21, 1962 - March 18, 2009 It is with great sadness that
I announce the passing of my beloved husband, Jeff Rinehart on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Jeff lived a full and loving life of 46 years
and has left our heavenly earth to take on a new life of everlasting
peace and love with our Father God. Jeff - a wonderful and loving
husband to Tracy; "Big Daddy" to daughter Shelby; mother Wilma; sister
Linda (Doug) Sawyer; brother Art (Bev) Rinehart; uncle Don (Shirley)
Rinehart; sister-in-law Jody (Mike) Duffy; father and mother-in-law,
Lloyd and Cathy Pope; two nieces Sonia Schaab and Keri Rinehart: and two
nephews, Steven Sawyer and Chris Rinehart. Jeff was Jeff from the moment
he was born in Olds, AB, and lived on the Rinehart family farm in
Westcott, AB, for four years. In 1966 the family moved to Calgary where
he spent his entire adolescence in St. Andrews Heights. Jeff was a
family man and always looked up to his big sister and brother. Whatever
they did, Jeff was right behind all the way. He was introduced to Tracy
in 1992 through one of his dearest friends. They were a match made in
heaven and married shortly afterward in 1994. Jeff and Tracy shared the
fondest memories together from their love of water, and travels to
Cozumel, Mexico to get certified in diving, and to their countless
annual celebrations to bring friends and family together. Their love for
diving and being near the water called them to Ambergris Caye in Belize
where they were wed "Barefoot on the Beach" on April 27, 1994. In three
short years their daughter Shelby was born and as a family their love
for water carried on at our cabin in Seymour Arm, BC. Jeff loved his
daughter more than anything on earth and was the proudest Dad when she
was baptized, her figure skating, spring board diving, and just
recently, when they went scuba diving together. Jeff was a dedicated and
well-respected employee with the Calgary Board of Education where his
career started when he was just fourteen years old when he had a summer
job working in grounds. He went on to develop a very satisfying career
in Management and he accomplished many achievements and goals. Jeff was
respected by many people at the CBE. He has many, many life-long friends
and "brothers" with whom he kept in touch with since elementary school.
Friends called Jeff the "glue" that kept them all together. He had an
uncanny ability to talk you into anything, including a number of friends
who also got certified in diving and went on to enjoy many dive trips
with him. He always kept in touch and would do anything for his friends
and his family. He was always there to lend a helping hand. If anyone
called to ask for his help, there was never a hesitation. Some of our
fondest memories with Jeff are his deep love for music, his desire to be
close to friends and family, his unbelievable gift of the gab, and all
the great times in "Garage Mahal". He also found great comfort and peace
through his daily relationship with God. Jeff, we will miss you and the
legacy you leave behind will live on forever. We will miss your songs at
the fire, your crazy Billy Bob teeth, your teasing, your love for life,
our great dart games and dance-offs in "Garage Mahal", and your loving
support. Remember: "Who Loves Ya Babe!" Funeral Services will be held at
First Alliance Church (12345 - 40 Street S.E.) on Monday, March 23, 2009
at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through
www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker
Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone
403-521-3433). Thanks to the many friends and family that supported Jeff
over the last six years. In living memory of Jeff Rinehart, a tree will
be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone:
403-243-8200.
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