David C. Jefferys

Dave Jefferys of Estero, Florida passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 90. Dave was born on May 12, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan. He spent his youth growing up in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Engineering. He was drafted into the United States Army and was a 1st Lieutenant with the U.S. Corp of Engineers stationed in Germany. He was employed by Douglas Aircraft and then Lockheed Aircraft in California. He received his MBA from San Jose State. While in California, he met and married the love of his life, Jane Kochalka of Saginaw, Michigan and they were married for 61 years. Dave’s work had him moving east; first to Huntsville, Alabama where he worked for the NASA space program, then on to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked for Brush Beryllium. He moved to Berwyn, Pennsylvania where he worked for General Electric, followed by the U.S. Government. After his retirement, David and Jane moved to Estero, Florida. Dave had a kind and loving spirit. He found the good in everything and everyone. He enjoyed being the center of attention and making people laugh. He loved hearing stories about what everyone was doing. He also loved to tell his stories too! He loved a "good deal" and was always on the lookout. Dave had a smile on his face whenever he got to see his kids and grandchildren! He was an avid golfer, tennis and bridge player and also very much enjoyed his volunteer service in the community. He was a huge Philadelphia sports fan of the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles. Dave enjoyed traveling, especially cruising to many different countries in the Caribbean and Europe. He especially enjoyed celebrating his 90th birthday on a cruise with his entire family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Selma Elizabeth Liddell Jefferys and Mark Pierce Jefferys;, his three brothers Mark Jefferys, Paul Jefferys and John Jefferys; and his sister Ann Jefferys Wesley. He is survived by his wife Jane Jefferys and three sons, Dean Jefferys (Karen) of Newtown, PA, Scott Jefferys (Beth) of Downingtown, PA and Steve Jefferys (Denise) of Bethesda, MD. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher of Newtown, PA, Scott Jr. and Katlyn of Downingtown, PA and James and William of Bethesda, MD. Funeral services with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at Hope United Church, 7470 Hickory Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967. A reception will follow. He will be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dave's name may be made to Hope United Church at the address above. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.

David C. Jefferys

May 12, 1929 - August 10, 2019