Sad news indeed. I was just reading a couple of his comments in one of the other threads yesterday. It really reminds you how tenuous our hold on life is. Condolences to his friends and family, including those here on this forum.
Rest in peace Jeff.
I met him at the NZ sways gathering this year too. He was so stoked talking fins and designs and boards.
He called me out of the blue several weeks back, and we talked about our respective surf trips and boards we wanted to build and our children.
A real loss to Sways.
Kia kaha to his family.
Karl
Saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing.
Just as many have already mentioned I’ve PM’ed back and forth with him over the years.
Felt closer to him through knowing a couple of his mates from his home town that live and surf at my local.
My condolences to his family and friends.
I hope he had the best waves he’s ever caught at that rivermouth on Sunday.
RIP Jeff.
I only knew him as 'NuclearFishin' (RIP) but always appreciated his reasoned input. My condolences to the family. As with PeteHarwood's loss... too soon.
Im sad to hear about this, I met him on the beach a while ago , he introduced himself as Jeff and I only later realised the Swaylocks connection, I will miss his input on here which was always filled with what is best described as “stoke” or enthusiasm for surfing and surf craft.
Noe
nice shot , thanks Karl !
was that a board AND fins he made ?
looks to have a hockey stick / ?cutaway keel ? back fin
that , right there , is a smile to remember him by for sure ... he does , indeed , look stoked in that photo !
thanks !
ben
....this Sways family feels closer than MY family , at times ....
I wish I could have chatted with him more than I did. RIP, Nuclear Fishing!
Bummer!
Over the last few years, there have been several deaths of people in their 50s that I know or am familiar with. Having just turned 60, it is unsettling.
Jeff was a member of another forum I am on. Jeff was one of few surfers who knew what I meant when I said, “Closest thing on land to surfing. Guaranteed to improve your surfing.” when I was talking about my pneumatic street rigs.
RIP Jeff.
I want to ad my condolences. I Did not know Jeff, enjoyed reading his post here.
they call yesterday the past,
tommorrow the future,
and today the present,
because it is a gift.
All we have is the present,
and surfing is a fine way to live within it.
Glassy paddleouts, Jeff, and good bros in the lineup…
Friends of Jeff please see the message below from Chris Chambers one of Jeff’s closest friends. I will post up the date and time of the paddle out for Jeff as soon as that is confirmed and I will try to add some pictures of the day for those far away to see. Regards Andre
Jeff was a lifelong friend, brother, and surfing buddy. He leaves behind his dear wife Ange, daughter Gratia and son Reyner.
His last day was spent doing the things that he loved - we had great waves and lots of laughs together.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at the Auckland Christian Assembly, 26 Albany Highway, Glenfield. You are most welcome to attend and celebrate his life.
Jeff can be viewed on Thursday at H Morris, Ocean View Road, Northcote - Please call first on 4895737.
Some time over the next few weeks we will have the opportunity to paddle out together and scatter Jeff’s ashes at Long Bay beach. More details of the date and time to follow.
Please pass these details on to anyone who knew Jeff.
Kind Regards,
Chris Chambers
Your passing saddens me greatly Jeff. Rest in peace.
“Deanbro”
As I read this, and the first time I read it yesterday, I think of those I loved who have passed, those I love who are in the process, my own physical health, my loved ones, esp. my children and my granddaughte, and I think, like some have pointed out, life flies by and it is a gift.
I am glad to read Jeff was living the life he wanted - we should all be so fortunate…
Just doesn’t seem like 50 some odd years is enough… I am close to 50, a grandfather, suffering some physical ailments, yet just this afternoon I was thinking about how it’s way to young for me to feel old, and like giving up… Lot’s to see, I could stand another 50…
Peace to Jeff’s family - all of us.
RIP Jeff.
I only knew you as a swaylockian.
Thanks for sharing the stoke along the way!
Steve
bugger. sad to hear this.
NuclearFishin....you will be missed....Surfed out one day and gone the next......
I'm 51 and I have a fear of leaving my family too soon. Watched a beautiful sunset his week....saw a Rainbow too. Walked along a creek with my wife...spent time with friends at the beach.......and did some soul searching.......
Stingray
I am sorry to hear this - peace and healing to his family. I’m glad he was basking in the afterglow of a good session with friends and dinner with his wife.
Greg
I dedicate this photo in honour of Jeff
.....like he did ,
it encourages me , stokes me , and makes me want to get out there every day I can ! [ And , provided " a good reflection" , of what is going on in the ocean and world surrounding it .....]
R.I.P. Jeff , you are missed
cheers
ben
So sorry to hear this. I don’t know him in person, the only thing i can say is something u guys already said it “Jeff, you will be missed”.
Rest in peace.