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In 2011 he developed two serious lung diseases and was the lucky recipient of a bilateral lung transplant which gave him two and one half more wonderful years of life. He died suddenly on March 24,2014. His daughter Kristy Wharton, his son Tom Wharton and I were by his side surrounding him with all our love.Barbara Lesnik Wharton
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Jeff McKenzie
My sincerest sympathy. Jeff and I had some great times together at the University of Maryland. You were much on his mind then as well. May your children give you the comfort and support at this time.
Chris Weimar
Dear Barbara:
How sad to hear of Jeff's passing. I knew him well at MHS and he was a nice guy and good friend along with Ronnie Mansfield and Jeff Wellhofer. It saddens me to see so many of our old friends leaving us atwhat seems like an early age. Best wishes to you and your family!
Chris
Wayne Hansen
Barbara: I remember you & Jeff very well from our days at Mt. Hebron Jr. High and the High School. Like other classmates have already mentioned, how sad it is to know that another classmate has passed. At this point in time, clearly 20 percent of our graduating class are no longer with us - a sobering fact. Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your children. My guess is that you and Jeff had many wounderful and fulfilling years together. May God's peace bring you and your family much comfort. Wayne Hansen.
Jeff Suffes
So Sorry to hear. We had many adventures in high school and college.Hit me really hard when I saw this today. Blessings to you and your children. He was a special guy. I passed this on to my brother, Brad, who knew him well. Jeff Suffes
Elaine Johnson (Fiveland)
Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. My sincere condolences to you and the family. I know how difficult it is to lose one's spouse and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. This brings back many memories of you and Jeff in our MHS days. -Elaine
Virginia Green (Kupper)
Dear Barbara
Richard and I are saying how badly we feel for your loss and Jeff's death- sounds so unexpected after the success with the transplant. Our hearts go out to you and your children- we are sorry.
Ron Owens
Dear Barbara, It was with great sadness that I learned of Jeff's death. I knew him from Mount Hebron days, and I remember his Mom as a kind and enthusiastic person. For ten years, I walked past his house on Lorraine Avenue. Peace be with you and your family. I know from my own personal experience how difficult it is to lose a spouse. As a bereavement counselor, I realize on a daily basis that life is a gift. Please sned my thoughts on to John and Janet. Ron Owens
Arlene Helfrich (Teck)
Dear Barbara,
I am saddened to learn of your loss. I went through the same thing, in similar circumstances and in just about the same time frame. I understand the effort it must have taken simply to write the words and post them online. It is devastating to lose the love of your life and reality will never again be the same. I am living with that every day, and you must be as well.
I rememnber Jeff from elementary school at Mt. Hebron, and am looking for a picture of our 6th grade class, spring of 1955, with Miss Arentzen, the teacher.
Front row starting at left: (don't know), Ginny Garretson, Debbie Sanner, Barbara Smythe, Pam Trimble, Minnie Tupper, Carol Andrews.
Second row starting at left: Kim Dailey, Jeff Wharton, Phil Gotthold, Janet Woldman, Larraine Valvano, Myra Cohen, (don't know), Donald Emenheiser.
Third row starting at left: Roddy Allison, Tori Tompkins, Dietmar Walter, Karen Clagett, Bill Freed, Linda Taylor, Eric Davidson, Arlene Helfrich (me), and Miss Alberta "Chrome Dome" Arentzen.
Fourth row starting at left: John Marriot, Jim ?, Rich Dietrichson, Dick Hassler, George Harrison, Peter Tomlinson, Charlie Weston, Richard Passoth.
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Arlene Helfrich (Teck)
Front row starting at left: (don't know), Ginny Garretson, Debbie Sanner, Barbara Smythe, Pam Trimble, Minnie Tupper, Carol Andrews.
Second row starting at left: Kim Dailey, Jeff Wharton, Phil Gotthold, Janet Woldman, Larraine Valvano, Myra Cohen, (don't know), Donald Emenheiser.
Third row starting at left: Roddy Allison, Tori Tompkins, Dietmar Walter, Karen Clagett, Bill Freed, Linda Taylor, Eric Davidson, Arlene Helfrich (me), and Miss Alberta "Chrome Dome" Arentzen.
Fourth row starting at left: John Marriot, Jim ?, Rich Dietrichson, Dick Hassler, George Harrison, Peter Tomlinson, Charlie Weston, Richard Passoth.
Eric Davidson
Living life to its fullest leads to a loss that can never be recovered. The cycle of life offers opportunities and suffering which we all must endure, as we are part of creation and the great plan. Words can not replace the presence but know we do care and share in the loss of Jeff for all mankind. His smile remains a memory not to be forgotten.
Ric Davidson