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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Jeffrey Ray "Jeff" Stephens of
4Jacksonville, who passed away on August 14, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens was born to Dr. Roger "Doc" and
6Betty Stephens on April 3, 1962; he married Sheila Ethell on
7June 23, 1984; he graduated from Eureka College in 1984; he
8later received his master's degree in Education from the
9University of Illinois in Springfield; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens served students in the Bluffs,
11Westmer, and Triopia School Districts, where he taught a
12variety of subjects; over the years, he coached track,
13football, boys basketball, girls basketball, and softball; he
14also served as athletic director to the Triopia School
15District, where he greatly enjoyed organizing and hosting many
16athletic events and was known for his meticulous care of
17teams, coaches, and officials; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens served as superintendent for the
19Regional Office of Education #46; he concluded his career in
20education as assistant superintendent from ROE #1 in June
212018; he took delight in supporting the area superintendents
22in whatever way he could; following retirement, he continued

 

 

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1his work for ROE #1 in the Jacksonville office; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens was deeply committed to his faith;
3he was affectionately known as "Datdaw" to his grandchildren;
4he was a kind soul and a generous man with a quiet demeanor who
5worked behind the scenes to help his family, friends, and many
6others; he always had an encouraging word and a helping hand;
7and
 
8    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens was preceded in death by his
9father; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Jeff Stephens is survived by his wife of 37
11years, Sheila; his son, Nick (Hannah) Stephens; his daughter,
12Hannah (Eric) Martin; his mother, Betty Stephens; his sister,
13Rhonda (Rich) Dormire; his brother, Mark (Sarah) Stephens; his
14grandchildren, Emmons and soon-to-arrive Stephens and Lyla,
15Bennett, and Amelia Ray Martin; his nieces and nephew, Tonya
16McLaughlin, Jacob Brown, and Sophie Stephens; and his many
17other very special nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
19ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
20Jeffrey Ray "Jeff" Stephens and extend our sincere condolences
21to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
22it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to the family of Jeff Stephens as an expression of
3our deepest sympathy.